Why Biographies are a Key to Success

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

-George Santayana

Today I finished reading Everybody who was Anybody (a biography of Gertrude Stein).  As I’m putting together the plans for hosting my first salon, it was brought to my attention how valuable it could be to have some background on one of the most famous salons of all.

Her story is amazing and I see a great many parallels between her life and my own. I also see quite a few differences. But the thing that resonates the most is seeing how the choices that she made led her to such a glorious life full of the kind of success that most dream of.

It’s crucial to our success in life, both personal and professional, to read biographies. To see life through the eyes of those that lived it. To hear personalized accounts from people who were actually there instead of getting all of our historical information from generic history books.

Whatever interests you, seek out those who blazed the trail before you and see what they did. Look at the choices they made and the consequences of those choices. Think of it as getting a leg up in life. You may be pleasantly surprised by the inspiration that you receive through this process.

A great way to get started is to check out your public library. The books that resonate with you the most can always be added to your private library later on. And, you may even come across one or two incredible people that you weren’t even aware of in the process.

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