11/ 30/ 2007
by Rex Hammock, Editor and Publisher
The authors of the 2006 book Success Built to Last: Creating a Life That Matters set out to discover common characteristics and principles shared by the hundreds of successful individuals they interviewed. Their findings indicated success in life comes from aligning three elements: what you do must matter deeply to you; you need a highly developed sense of accountability, audacity, passion and responsible optimism; and you must find effective ways to take action.
Each issue of MyBusiness is devoted to telling the stories of men and women who are meeting such measures of success. For these individuals, their work matters to--and defines--them. While passionate, and often audacious, they understand they are accountable for their actions. But it's not a philosophy without action: They also willingly step forward to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
Each year, the writers and editors of MyBusiness talk with hundreds of small-business owners who reflect such principles and characteristics.
For example, in our feature "The Power of Trust," we hear from several small-business owners about how they capitalized on ideas that sprang from the reservoir of optimism and inspiration they already possessed--something the world calls "gut instinct." Or, in the feature "Like a Good Neighbor," we learn from some of our readers that the inspiration that leads small-business owners to run their own companies often corresponds with their passion and commitment to their communities. Their neighborhoods, like their businesses and families, matter deeply to them. And so they don't hesitate to take action to improve where they live and work.
MyBusiness is committed to helping you discover the information and inspiration necessary to create your own success--the kind that is built to last.
