Sustaining Success



“The goal is not just be successful. It’s about learning how to sustain that success too.”  Curtis Jackson a.k.a. 50 Cent.

For all of those who read my posts, YES, I think 50 Cent is one of the greatest of all time. Not only for his rap career, but his success in other arenas. He exemplifies a ‘mover and shaker.’

Many times, people ask me ‘why obtained a PhD and JD?’ The answer is simple:  Success begets success. Meaning, just because you are successful today does not mean you will be successful tomorrow. It is a great indication that you will be successful, but it is not a definitive reality.

As a lawyer, I have seen a lot of money pass through people’s hands, LIKE MILLIONS! Some people invested it wisely and others spent all they could, THIS INCLUDES THE MILLIONS. I have learned in both situations that the one who invests wisely is the person who is looking to sustain their success. Whether they are investing in stocks, partnering with start-up companies, or starting a ‘mom and pop’ convenient store. The prudent person is always looking to branch out to see what else can be done with their fortune.

It is often said that obtaining success is half the battle. The other part of the battle is keeping it. If you are starting from scratch without anything, you have nothing to lose. When you obtain a level of success and you are branching out to something different, you have your existing success to lose.

Now to the average person, this will hinder them from moving forward because they are holding on to their current success tightly. They know the hard struggle they had to go through to get success. But, people like 50 Cent put plans in place to ensure continued success while venturing out to new ways to make money.

Take Away

Long story short, do not be scared to make new moves out of your current success. If you succeed, you have another source of income or sense of accomplishment; if you fail, you gained a learning experience.

~  Attorney Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D.

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