Principled To Succeed
It is true that these three things - money, people and past experiences can control a man's behaviour absolutely.
One other element that has dangerous capacity to keep a man under unhealthy control is power.
A dangerous dimension to this issue is that one can be under their control and not even know it.
But to be truly successful, one must break lose from the control of any of these elements.
True success and impact can only be founded on principles of life not on money, people or past experiences or power.
Money that's available today may not be available tomorrow.
The people you're rolling with today may not be there tomorrow too.
The power you have today may not be available tomorrow.
These factors are temporary, unpredictable, inconsistent and unreliable.
Anyone under their control will misbehave. Such a life will be characterised by pride, inconsistencies, lawlessness, self centerdness, etc.
But the principles of life will always be in force any day, anytime and the outcome as a result of engaging them are predictable, reliable and long lasting.
Be a principled person not a 'people' person.
This is the sure foundation upon which true success can be built.