These are excerpts from the book, Succeeding Against the Odds, by John H. Johnson. This is Part 1. Hope you enjoy. Commenting on the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Johnson Publishing Company, the founder, John H. Johnson, re-echoed in his book, Succeeding Against the Odds, the mantra that there is no defense against an excellence that meets a public need and that nothing can permanently deny anyone who performs better at what he

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Only hard work will see you to the Promised Land because the maker of all the universe Himself decreed that he who does not work does not eat. You need great attitude. But attitude alone, my friend, is not enough. You need a ton of grit to stand on. …

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