How you can attain the emigrant edge
Part one: stranger in a strange land: the natural disadvantages of immigrants. 1. Immigrants don't understand their new culture ; 2. Immigrants don't have established relationships ; 3. Immigrants don't have many assets or resources ; 4. Immigrants don't have much choice about where they start ; 5. Immigrants don't have mentors or role models
Part two: the lens of opportunity: the natural advantages of immigrants. 6. Immigrants are coming to a better place ; 7. Immigrants are making a fresh start ; 8. Immigrants are pursuing their dreams ; 9. Immigrants know about sacrifice ; 10. Immigrants have the edge
Part four: what is the edge: the seven traits of successful immigrants. 11. A voracious openness to learn ; 12. A do-whatever-it-takes mind-set ; 13. A willingness to outwork others ; 14. A heartfelt spirit of gratitude ; 15. A boldness to invest ; 16. A commitment to delay gratification ; 17. An appreciation of where they came from
Part four: how to get the edge: the 21-point challenge for realizing your own success. 18. How to develop a voracious openness to learn ; 19. How to grow a do-whatever-it-takes mind-set ; 20. How to develop a willingness to outwork others ; 21. How to cultivate a heartfelt spirit of gratitude ; 22. How to acquire a boldness to invest ; 23. How to develop a commitment to delay gratification ; 24. How to remember where you came from
Unleash the emigrant edge in your life.
