Why do some people succeed and others fail? Why do some of the brightest scholars not succeed in life? Why do some who fail miserably at school, go on to lead such successful lives? Why do many children of wealthy parents lack motivation to achieve?

For many years I have been talking to successful people and asking them questions to find common reasons for their success. What has motivated these people? There are no road maps for a successful career but there are guidelines from people who have achieved a successful life.

I have always found people who have been successful in their careers willing to share the secrets for their success with others. This book is a distillation of many of their ideas.