Summary of Why 99.87% of People Don't Succeed (The Truth)

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The video discusses how most people don't succeed because they don't take action or they don't focus on their passions. It provides examples of successful people who took action and offers advice on how to achieve success.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses why most people don't succeed, and how to achieve success. It features a transcript excerpt of a talk by Jack Canfield, in which he argues that success is not just about having a lot of money or being famous, but about constantly growing and improving oneself. The sponsor for the talk, Scalar, provides a personalized learning environment for software development.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the concept of "progressive improvement," or taking action and achieving success, as opposed to waiting for opportunities to come to you. It discusses the example of a successful person who took action and got into cars that were above their financial limit, as well as other examples. It advises the viewer to take action, focus on their passions, and have a sense of urgency.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses how success is very rare, and that most people don't achieve it because they do the same things over and over again. It goes on to talk about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and being proactive in your search for success. The author recommends spending time meeting new people, traveling, and learning new things. He also advises being patient and not giving up easily, as this is a key trait necessary for success.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses how most people don't succeed, partly because they try too many things that don't work. The presenter suggests erasing the "circle of failure" and being more creative in order to achieve success.