A Message from Garcia: Yes, You Can SucceedSuccess can be measured in various ways, but ultimately, success is defined by the person striving to achieve it. Charles Patrick Garcia knows this well. Throughout his career, from Chairman of the Cadet Honor Committee at the U.S. Air Force Academy to White House Fellow to CEO of the nation’s fastest growing Hispanic-owned business–Garcia has learned how to succeed, and now he wants to show people from all walks of life, at any age, how to do the same in both business and life. Whether you’re looking for greater personal satisfaction, or a way to improve your work performance and move up the corporate ladder, A Message from Garcia: Yes, You Can Succeed has something for you. In revealing the secrets he has learned from working with some of the most successful people in government, business, and the military, Garcia provides a proven road map for you to achieve your dreams. A Message from Garcia will first help you discover more about who you are, by helping you examine your personality, talents, and preferences. Once you understand yourself and find your true potential, you will learn how to achieve the kind of success that only comes from being happy and passionate about your work–because successful people are not only good at what they do, but they also love what they do. Drawing on his colorful past through humorous anecdotes about success, hope, business, leadership, and life, Garcia will show you how to achieve your dreams by using fourteen principles known as "Success Beliefs," and implementing four simple "Success Strategies" to power yourself toward your dreams. Filled with a blend of personal experiences and professional successes, this unique book is more than just a guide to success; it’s a guide to life. Each informative chapter concludes with "A Message from Garcia" to you. These messages summarize key points in each chapter as well as pay tribute to Elbert Hubbard’s inspirational story A Message to Garcia. |
Contents
CHAPTER | 3 |
Find What You Love to | 9 |
Pursue Your Passion Success Does | 17 |
APPENDIX The Ultimate Personality Test | 26 |
Olivias Magic Bracelet 37 | 37 |
Follow the Initiative | 44 |
You Need Ganas | 50 |
to Great in the Blink of an | 65 |
Age Is Not a Barrier to Success | 154 |
Preparation Is Everything | 161 |
The Culture of Success | 168 |
Bring People In and Convince Them | 174 |
Focus on Your Strengths | 182 |
To Pursue Your Passion | 191 |
Separate the Real Role Models | 199 |
Time Is Your Enemy or Time Is Your Friend | 209 |
CHAPTER 11 | 78 |
You Dont Fail | 87 |
Be Open to Change | 97 |
There Are Many Roads | 104 |
Cultivate Business | 112 |
Dream Big | 123 |
Pursue Your Dreams | 129 |
Fear Will Hold You Prisoner | 137 |
Embrace Diversity | 148 |