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Overview

Few moments are as thrilling as the one when you realize what you want to pursue in life. Some people find their calling helping others, while others lead a successful team. Whatever your epiphany may be, it’s rarely simple to achieve. There will be pitfalls on the way and many setbacks and long periods of indecision and doubt. These key points show how Bill McDermott, CEO of software giant SAP, followed his own dream from humble beginnings to financial superstardom. Reading them will help you plot – and stay on – your own course to success and fulfillment. In these key points you’ll discover why sending your best workers to Hawaii is important; that four questions need constant questioning for continued success; why employees should have freedom in choosing their attire during work hours; how an employee can make a difference by simply saying thank-you or hello; that leaders must provide enough time for innovation; that leaders must take responsibility for failures (as well as successes); how leaders should not lose sight of the future even though they’re focused on the present moment (e.g., don’t forget about tomorrow’s lunch).

Big Idea #1: There’s only one thing that all winners have in common: a big dream for which they’d sacrifice almost anything.

What do the world’s most successful individuals have in common? Is it a luxurious upbringing or an obsession with winning at all costs? Actually, neither of these is true. In this book, you’ll learn that success comes from something else entirely. The author didn’t grow up wealthy; he was born into a lower-middle class family in New Jersey. However, despite his humble beginnings, he has achieved great things because of one thing: the relentless pursuit of a big dream against all odds.

In order to achieve his dream of being a successful businessman, the author had to learn how to work hard at an early age. He credits that work ethic, and seeing his dad working multiple jobs every day, with helping him develop a strong desire for success.

From the age of 11, the author worked several jobs himself. He started off with delivering newspapers and then moved on to waiting tables at restaurants. By the time he was 17, his deli had been robbed and stripped of its wares. The author decided to rebuild it by buying it from its frustrated owner. In the end, his determination made him more successful than before because he rebuilt a better business model for that particular deli.

Big Idea #2: Passion and planning trump age and experience in getting your dream job.

If you want to get a job, you’ll have to do better than your competitors. However, that’s easier said than done if they’re more experienced and knowledgeable about the field. It can be tough for young people who haven’t had as much experience in their field of choice.

The job market is tough these days. However, you can still be successful if you demonstrate your passion and determination for the position that you want.

It’s all about wanting to win more than anyone else.

When the author was interviewed for his first sales job, he told the manager about how hard he had worked to get that opportunity. He got hired right away because of his passion and determination. However, you also have to show them your skills by doing your homework.

The author had to do research on the job and create a plan for tackling it. He eventually got a sales manager position at Xerox, although he was too young and inexperienced for it according to company guidelines. However, he requested a meeting with the hiring manager anyway.

He came to the interview with a detailed plan of action for how he would manage the sales team. He was very passionate about this job and presented his ideas in an enthusiastic way. As a result, Xerox ignored older candidates and promoted him instead.