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If You Want To Be Successful, Learn How To Steal

Stealing is not bad if you steal the right things

If you steal things, they will last until they are used up.

If you steal money, it will last until you spend it all.

If you steal power, one day you will lose it.

If you steal fame, one day it will fade.

If you steal people, they will last until someone else steals their hearts.

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If you steal knowledge, it will be with you until your last breath.

“If I read a book that cost me $20 and I get one good idea, I’ve gotten one of the greatest bargains of all time.”

Tom Peters

We are too busy trying to steal things that we cannot keep, and forgeting about knowledge. Instead of trying to steal someone’s success, learn how they build it. Steal their knowledge and build your own. If you didn’t build something, it is never yours.

  • Instead of being jealous => Ask people how they did it
  • Instead of killing yourself for doing something wrong =>  Ask people what you did wrong and fix it.
  • Instead of talking about yourself => Ask people questions about their lives, their success
  • Instead of complaining about  wasting time waiting for something => Open an ebook app and read
  • Instead of stealing the wrong thing => Steal knowledge
The difference between where you are today and where you’ll be five years from now will be found in the quality of books you’ve read
 Jim Rohn

Wealth, power, fame will fade; only knowledge will remain with you. Most people are willing to share it, why don’t steal something that people do not mind.

Keep stealing…keep stealing knowledge…

It is your turn: Have you ever steal knowledge?

Photo: Ginny

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74 thoughts on “If You Want To Be Successful, Learn How To Steal

  1. Akapellomusic

    17 Dec on 2011 at 2:36 pm

    @cammipham that’s funny

  2. cammipham

    17 Dec on 2011 at 2:43 pm

    @LindsayFultz thanks how are you dear

  3. davysstweetbox

    17 Dec on 2011 at 3:42 pm

    @cammipham it is nice.. read it twice.. stumbled it.. :)

    • cammipham

      17 Dec on 2011 at 3:44 pm

      @davysstweetbox thanks

  4. Qi Ren

    17 Dec on 2011 at 4:30 pm

    great post

  5. CamMi Pham

    17 Dec on 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Qi Ren thank you dear

  6. LauLau81

    19 Dec on 2011 at 12:46 am

    I agree with you… Your post is full of knowledge and I wan’t to follow this. Thank you for sharing this very interesting post.

    • cammipham

      27 Dec on 2011 at 10:34 pm

      @LauLau81 it is my pleasure dear …there are so much to learn from the people around us. I realized I missed so many lesson from not paying attention.

  7. DuhaRelax

    25 Dec on 2011 at 8:34 am

    @cammipham noooooooo

  8. Jack_A_SS

    25 Dec on 2011 at 9:52 am

    @cammipham been stealing people ideas and now i’m a mess

  9. stevelitt

    02 Jan on 2012 at 11:29 am

    I enjoy reading your blog. I am a big fan of stealing knowledge. Students ask me what I believe and to explain my theories. I tell them I have stolen from so many great therapists that I can’t remember what’s theirs and what’s mine. At some point stealing ideas and knowledge is just learning and integrating. I like your writing style. It’s very fresh and intriguing. Keep it up.

  10. taleciag

    25 Jan on 2012 at 2:03 am

    @cammipham I like this..this was a good read..thanks !

    • cammipham

      25 Jan on 2012 at 10:02 pm

      @taleciag i am glag you like my post :) how are you doing

      • taleciag

        25 Jan on 2012 at 10:39 pm

        @cammipham np ! I’m great..can’t complain..and yourself ?..I love you blog by the way !

        • cammipham

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:06 am

          @taleciag u r a stylist and personal shopper sounds like a fun job

        • taleciag

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:11 am

          @cammipham yeah it’s fun but it can be challenging at times when shopping for someone else..but none the less I love it ♥

        • cammipham

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:12 am

          @taleciag i wish i have that job lol i cant sit still

        • cammipham

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:13 am

          @taleciag maybe i should stalk you one day and write about a day of a stylist :P

        • taleciag

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:16 am

          @cammipham lol sure ! Ur welcome to come on set ! Help clip a dress or 2 !

        • cammipham

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:17 am

          @taleciag i like the idea :)

        • taleciag

          26 Jan on 2012 at 12:21 am

          @cammipham jus let me know when ;)

  11. brasonja

    30 Jan on 2012 at 12:45 pm

    @DrSampyRoy Hvala :) … enjoy the evening!

  12. cammipham

    30 Jan on 2012 at 12:55 pm

    @DrSampyRoy @brasonja thanks guys how are you doing

    • brasonja

      30 Jan on 2012 at 1:27 pm

      @cammipham Hello Cammi! All fine here, switched to the relaxing part of the say :) @DrSampyRoy Have both a great week :D

      • cammipham

        30 Jan on 2012 at 1:32 pm

        @brasonja @DrSampyRoy you too dear

  13. cammipham

    30 Jan on 2012 at 12:58 pm

    @brasonja hi boris how are you

  14. i_am_gnee

    03 Feb on 2012 at 1:05 am

    @cammipham You’re really giving a feel to find time to read again and thank you for that!

    • cammipham

      05 Feb on 2012 at 1:12 pm

      @i_am_gnee i am glad you want to read again i love reading

  15. aspinchick

    04 Feb on 2012 at 3:53 pm

    @cammipham Your “stealing” title got my attention. :-)

    • cammipham

      05 Feb on 2012 at 12:26 pm

      @aspinchick haha :) catchy title right? how are you

      • aspinchick

        05 Feb on 2012 at 12:45 pm

        @cammipham Yes, good headline! I am fine. Sleep in Sunday Woo hoo.

        • cammipham

          05 Feb on 2012 at 1:17 pm

          @aspinchick nice sleep in is the best

  16. LogiktheSalon

    04 Feb on 2012 at 3:53 pm

    @cammipham That was great I want to learn how to blog

    • cammipham

      05 Feb on 2012 at 12:26 pm

      @LogiktheSalon we can talk i just start, can share whatever i know

  17. _thatsheart

    14 Mar on 2012 at 12:06 pm

    @cammipham haha I love this and the site! Is this separate from your blog? Its inspirational

  18. cammipham

    22 Mar on 2012 at 11:02 am

    @SiamSeas i am glad you like it my dear

  19. cammipham

    22 Mar on 2012 at 11:05 am

    @fabthebrand thanks we should catch up sometime

    • fabthebrand

      22 Mar on 2012 at 12:59 pm

      @cammipham i agree. G+ hangout?

      • cammipham

        22 Mar on 2012 at 1:00 pm

        @fabthebrand love the idea when?

        • fabthebrand

          23 Mar on 2012 at 9:48 am

          @cammipham this weekend or early next week work?

  20. cammipham

    28 Mar on 2012 at 1:11 pm

    @ShoreCreative thanks for sharing how are you doing my dear

    • ShoreCreative

      29 Mar on 2012 at 10:24 pm

      @cammipham I am well thank you so much for asking! I hope all is well with you, Your blog is inspiring!

      • cammipham

        29 Mar on 2012 at 10:29 pm

        @ShoreCreative thank you mike

  21. nowiehilario

    23 Apr on 2012 at 11:55 am

    @cammipham hello miss, could you please post inspirational messages again?? Thanks btw!

    • cammipham

      23 Apr on 2012 at 12:19 pm

      @nowiehilario like quote? Or u want me to write

  22. LiemNguyen

    23 Apr on 2012 at 11:59 am

    @cammipham That was Bruce Springsteen’s recommendation at his SXSW keynote. Steal it but make it your own.

    • cammipham

      23 Apr on 2012 at 12:11 pm

      @LiemNguyen i had no clue who he is

      • LiemNguyen

        23 Apr on 2012 at 12:14 pm

        @cammipham Now you know. He’s The Boss!

        • cammipham

          23 Apr on 2012 at 12:18 pm

          @LiemNguyen seriously i have no clue and had never followed sxsw. Its not anything new. An old advice

  23. DetlefOst

    23 Apr on 2012 at 12:18 pm

    @cammipham thx very interesting this point of view

    • cammipham

      23 Apr on 2012 at 8:17 pm

      @DetlefOst i am glad you like it

  24. pretty_back

    22 May on 2012 at 11:10 pm

    @cammipham How are you tonight?!

  25. valleriejne

    29 May on 2012 at 8:38 am

    @cammipham Don’t steal…

    • cammipham

      29 May on 2012 at 8:43 am

      @valleriejne you might need to read my post

      • valleriejne

        05 Jun on 2012 at 10:21 pm

        @cammipham Sorry for making an assumption…

        • cammipham

          05 Jun on 2012 at 10:27 pm

          @valleriejne no problem i cant remember which post anymore lol

  26. cammipham

    03 Jun on 2012 at 8:09 pm

    @marty_cos love that thansk for sharing my post

    • marty_cos

      03 Jun on 2012 at 8:13 pm

      @cammipham . Your welcome, any time I can put in a Hitchcock / Cary Grant reference into a tweet, I take it.

      • cammipham

        03 Jun on 2012 at 8:16 pm

        @marty_cos i know i love the movie

        • marty_cos

          03 Jun on 2012 at 8:18 pm

          @cammipham ;-)

  27. CharlieZulu75

    09 Jun on 2012 at 10:00 am

    @cammipham Nice, I like that.

  28. cammipham

    12 Jun on 2012 at 9:33 pm

    @CHopeMurray love it :)

  29. cammipham

    12 Jun on 2012 at 9:36 pm

    @wordpresslinked thanks for the RT dear

  30. cammipham

    12 Jun on 2012 at 9:36 pm

    @jameelah__ thanks for the RT dear

  31. geekdrummer

    21 Jun on 2012 at 11:29 pm

    What a great title!!!  Great article as well!
     
    Scott

  32. hartcap

    11 Jul on 2012 at 6:56 pm

    @cammipham :-)

  33. saintinc

    18 Jul on 2012 at 5:59 am

    @deboramanetti thank you and greeting from Singapore :)

  34. cammipham

    18 Jul on 2012 at 9:47 pm

    @deboramanetti I am glad you like it

  35. pete291

    17 Aug on 2012 at 3:58 am

    @cammipham ‘talent imitates, genius steals’ – quote respectfully stolen from @faris ;)

    • cammipham

      18 Aug on 2012 at 11:37 am

      ‘talent imitates, genius steals’ -~@faris RT @pete291 cc @gorickyfung

  36. cammipham

    18 Aug on 2012 at 11:36 am

    @Nikki_Beecroft :) i am glad you like it how are you dear

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