Teddy Roosevelt’s secret to success

Sean BowerNo matter which way your personal preferences lead you, Theodore Roosevelt is always in the discussion as one of the greatest American presidents to ever take office.

And he wasn’t just great; he was also beloved by virtually everyone he encountered. That’s what allowed him to reach such incredible heights throughout his life.

So what was his secret to success? It was nothing more than 1 simple characteristic that YOU can copy…

From fame gained in the Spanish–American War as a member of the Rough Riders to his Nobel Peace Prize and everything in between, Teddy Roosevelt enabled himself to accomplish an amazing amount of goals.

But he wasn’t handed everything on a silver platter (he actually grew up with debilitating asthma), and he didn’t achieve everything he did because of any particular skill.

Instead, he realized the importance of something that ANYONE can utilize: genuine interest in the people around us.

Blow it off if you want, but that’s the driving force behind the life that earned Roosevelt a place on Mount Rushmore.

There are plenty of accounts of Roosevelt returning to the White House after his presidency and remember not only the name of a kitchen made, but the fact that she made cornbread.

He always recalled even the seemingly minuscule details of his interactions with others, enough so to bring tears to the eyes of White House Usher Ike Hoover as he described his encounter with Roosevelt.

Roosevelt was also known for always saying hello to the gardeners and other workers in the White House regularly.

And, as you can imagine, that simple characteristic was also a major part of his dealings with people in much more prestigious positions as well.

I understand how simple this all sounds, but that was his biggest secret to success. And despite being simple, Roosevelt’s secret is something that 99% of people in the world fail to employ.

Achieving success and wealth will in one way or another require your ability to get others to do something. Now, don’t you think you’ll be much more likely to get someone to do something if you’ve shown genuine interest in their lives?

It’s not rocket science.

And that’s great news for you and I – All we have to do to copy Roosevelt’s most influential secret is to become courteous and show curiosity in others.

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