And be persistent.”Īs the “Los Angeles Times” indicates, as Redenbacher proves, PERSISTENCE is one of the most important ingredients in the formula for success. Asked about his philosophy of life, Redenbacher replied, “Never be satisfied. “Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn” became the world’s leading popping corn. She loved it and ordered a truck full, asking Redenbacher to be on hand to autograph jars as they sold. After all, who would want to buy a jar of popcorn with a picture of an old man on the label? But he gave it a try, sending a case of the newly labeled corn to the manager of the gourmet food department at Marshall Field’s department store in Chicago. A year later, a Chicago marketing firm convinced him to put his photograph on the label and to change the name from “Red Box” to “Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn.” Orville spent the next four years driving through Indiana and Illinois … seeking farmers who would grow the corn … and retailers who would sell it.
QUITTER NEVER WINS AND WINNER NEVER QUITS HOW TO
Then he learned how to dry it slowly, to assure that every kernel would pop. He tried to improve on a formula that had remained virtually the same since the Iroquois Indians had introduced popping corn to colonialists 250 years earlier.įinally, he came up with a variety of corn that, when popped, was lighter and fluffier than the standard store-bought variety.
And then over the years, as a county agricultural agent, a farm manager, and as an owner of an agricultural company, Redenbacher continued experimenting with various hybrid popping corns and fertilizers. Orville began raising popping corn as a 4-H project 50 years earlier on his father’s Indiana farm. But let me give you the rest of the story. He was 63 years old before he convinced supermarket buyers that their customers would pay double for his premium popcorn.
The life story of Orville Redenbacher, the late popcorn king, is a classic example of such persistence. The one characteristic all these winners had in common is that they PERSISTENTLY worked to reach the top. In the late 90’s, the “Los Angeles Times” surveyed 120 top performers in business, sports, politics, entertainment, and academia. You’ve heard people say, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” Now you might think that’s a nice, cute statement, but it’s actually true. We just have to trust the process.“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” George Lorimer I feel it’s all happening for a reason and that we have all been put on a path to grow and learn. We get to choose how we react to those things. Bad things happen to us and good things do too. We are on a constant path of self development. But a good quality life is also a process. In class we must trust that getting healthy and staying fit is a process. How does it make me feel emotionally? Invigorated, empowered and unstoppable. Well, in class I am a sweaty mess, but I feel AMAZING! My heart is pounding, my lungs are happy and my blood is pumping. Not just in my health goals, but in life! This encourages me to be my personal best, keep trying and knowing that I can make anything possible. This makes me think that I should never quit pursuing my dreams, goals and aspirations!Īmy says and sometimes sings, “Anything is Possible.” I learned I needed to eliminate toxins, eat healthy, move my body and be around inspiring people that motivate me to be a better person.Īmy asks, “Are you gonna quit? NO! We are all gonna push ourselves. It was a take-your-health-seriously wakeup call! I knew that I needed to take better care of myself and my family. Watching her go through treatments off and on for 10 years was not only devastating to me and my family but it also had a huge impact on me. I never took my health seriously until my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 50. Why do I go to the gym? I have been told, “Natalie, you are skinny, you don’t need to work out!” When I was younger, I didn’t think I needed to work out or eat healthy.
Her name is Amy Wilson and I met her at the gym. She is one of the most inspirational people I know, she makes me laugh, motivates many and has a huge impact on numerous people. Have you ever met someone for the first time and you had an immediate connection with them and you feel like you’ve known them forever? This is how I feel about someone I met a few years ago.
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