This week I ended up learning a lot. One of the most interesting things that I learned about what a study, or conversation, that took place amongst several very successful businessmen and businesswomen at meeting where they were all together to have a discussion on some very interesting questions. One of the main questions that were asked during the event was “Was it skill, character or luck?” that made you and your company successful. It was very interesting to read the conversations that took place and the reasoning behind each of the answers that were given. Many said skill was the most important factor for making them successful, because first of all, you have to be skilled in something right? Many also said character was, because persistence is the key to success. You will be successful one day at that thing as long as you do not give up in the process. Many also said that luck had much to do with their success. Which one of them was right? Well the one conducting the conversation and doing the research study concluded that persistence, character, combined with continued developing ability and skill is what made these people successful. Specially pointing out that being persistent is a key aspect to long term, and short term, success. Why? Because everyone will fail multiple times, it is those that know how to get it, adjust, and keep trying that eventually make it. Most people after failing the first, second or third time will just eventually give up and they turn their failures into their whole business being a failure because they give up. That was the key point that separated those who made it from those that did not make it and ended up failing. That was one of the most interesting things that I  learned this week during my studies.