“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Previous President and COO at Waffle House Inc., Bert Thornton, presented his 10 Basic Laws of Success to the Gulf Breeze Rotary a few weeks ago. These laws can serve as guidelines for continual growth in your career and life.<\/p>\n
Bert speaks from his 40 years of experience of progressive growth, as he experienced Waffle House grow from a few southern restaurants to an iconic national presence. Bert frequently speaks on leadership and is the author of “Find an Old Gorilla: Pathways Through the Jungle of Business and Life<\/a>.”<\/p>\n
Bert’s 10 Basic Laws of Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Always take notes<\/b> (always keep pen and paper)<\/p>\n
Bert warns that your mind is always at work and you must find ways to make best use of it. It is impossible to always remember an idea. If you write it down, you have a better chance of remembering it again later.<\/p>\n
2. Hang around the right people<\/b><\/p>\n
Your network is your most valuable asset and will provide either a positive influence or a negative influence. So, you should be proactive to ensure you allow the right people to have an influence on your life. Bert encourages you to be around people that: have things you want, do things that you want do to, and hold positions that you aspire to achieve. You should be around these individuals and listen.<\/p>\n
Bert stresses the importance of finding a mentor for guidance. The greater the mentor is respected by peers, the greater chance of your success as a mentee.<\/p>\n