In her book, Florence Littauer defines personality traits. In it you will learn how to get along with four main personality types, and multiple combinations of them. I have had privilege of hearing Florence speak and she is a truly gifted author and presenter.

By understanding your own personality traits and those of other people you will enhance your ability to get along with those who are important to you. If you are a Human Resource Officer, a General Manager, a salesperson, or just somebody who likes to get along with other people, what would this skill be worth to you?

Guard yourself against Hannibal Lecter's of this world. Your life will be so much more fulfilling without their destructive influence.

About author: Gary Simpson is Course Co-ordinator for "Life, Journey, Destiny - Personal Development Home Study Course" and author of "How to Stop Wasting Your Life and Start Getting What You Want". His email address is budo@iinet.net.au. The website containing this article and others is located at Motivation & Self Esteem for Success.

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On subject of persistence I am reminded of another story I read. It concerned a man standing before a concert violinist who was practicing with his instrument. The man was amazed. The violinist was so brilliant that he could almost make violin talk. Eventually, violinist stopped playing. He looked at man and said: "Can I help you sir?" The other man said: "The way you play that violin is wonderful. I would be prepared to give up my whole life just to be able to play like that!" The violinist smiled at man and said: "Sir, I did!"

Persistence and determination drove people like Walt Disney and Colonel Harland Sanders and Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and Mother Teresa and countless thousands of others to their own unique achievements.

Set yourself a goal. Get busy. Keep trying. Make things happen.

If you believe in what you are doing and it will help others, keep at it! Keep on keeping on. Use your persistence to join ranks of those who succeed.

Winners persist - they just keep on going long after others give up.

About author: Gary Simpson is Course Co-ordinator for "Life, Journey, Destiny - Personal Development Home Study Course" and author of "How to Stop Wasting Your Life and Start Getting What You Want". His email address is budo@iinet.net.au. The website containing this article and others is located at Motivation & Self Esteem for Success.

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