Success Secret of Rock Stars and Billionaires
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It took 17 years for me to master the piano and become a professional entertainer. It's taken 10 years to become a good motivational speaker. The Beatles and Bill Gates each put in 10,000 worth of practice to reach the levels of excellence they did.
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Original author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series Jack Canfield said his book was rejected by 144 publishers before it was accepted by one. Billy Joel played piano in dives around the Bronx for years and even attempted suicide due to challenges he faced.
What's YOUR dream? What did you do today to help realize it? How much time have you put into reaching your goal? Persistence pays.
Extraordinary performers are ordinary people that don't give up. They follow their passion and persevere through obstacles, adversity and tough times. They know it's always darkest before the dawn.......but........ the dawn always comes.
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Houston motivational keynote speaker and world class pianist Theresa Behenna informs, uplifts and inspires audiences to be successful in today's economy. Using the same principles of mastering the piano that landed her at the 2006 Olympics, Theresa helps people become extraordinary performers in their field at conferences throughout the country.
www.TheresaBehenna.com
Theresa@TheresaBehenna.com
Tel: 713.627.7821
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