So, I just finished “Harvest of Joy” by Robert Mondavi and I give it a 10 out of 10. Basically, because I love Napa, I love Napa Cabs and really love a good, hard earned success story. Robert was so lucky to find his passion early in life and he pursued it for 70 years – amazing. He strove tirelessly to make world class wine and he played a huge part in changing the way America looked at wine and Napa Ca wine in particular. He started Robert Mondavi Winery in 1966 and sold it Constellation in 2004 for $1 Billion. Some great quotes, “Wine is art”, “Wine is a food group with health benefits – in moderation”, “The best part of the day is hearing the cork pop and knowing your sitting at the table with friends and family for a meal”
He lists 15 qualities that have served him will through his career, he thinks of them as his philosophy for success:
- First and foremost, you must have confidence and faith in yourself.
- Second, whatever you choose to do, make a commitment to excel, and then pour yourself into it with your heart and soul and complete dedication
- Third, interest is not enough—you must be passionate about what you do if you want to succeed and have a happy life. Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
- Fourth, establish a goal just beyond what you think you can do. When you achieve that, establish another and another.
- Fifth, be completely honest and open.
- Sixth, generosity pays. – Learn to give.
- Seventh, only make promises and commitments you know you can keep
- Eighth, you must understand that you cannot change people.
- Ninth, to live and work in harmony with others, don’t be judgmental. Instead, cultivate tolerance, empathy, and compassion.
- Tenth, always be alert for misunderstandings and tread lightly, especially when it comes to politics, religion, or moral standards.
- Eleventh listen carefully, and when you talk,
be sure people understand you.
- Twelfth. make time to be alone, to share experiences and appreciate together precious moments and the beauty of life.
- Thirteenth, in both life and work, stay flexible.
- Fourteenth, always stay positive. Use your common sense. And remember this: America was built on the can-do spirit and will continue to thrive on the can-do spirit.
- Fifteenth, out of all the rigidities and mistakes of my past, I’ve learned one final lesson, and I’d like to see it engraved on the desk of every business leader, teacher, and parent in America: The greatest leaders don’t rule. They inspire.
Cheers
- Kevin Kingston owner StationPlazaWIne.com in Bronxville NY
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