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These pages contain the complete text of Human Action, public speaking trainer Elliot Essman's philosophy of human achievement.

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Ah, yes. It's perfect. You've done all the right things and now you've got five gallons of a wonderful product, with your individual touch stamped all over it. The problem is: what are you going to do with all that beer? It might take you two years to drink that much. Don't you think you need a little help? Spread the wealth a bit, make a few other people happy? Your friends—your real friends who will not resent your achievements—will help you drink that beer. Put a few bottles aside to mellow for special occasions, but enjoy most of it now. You'll always be able to brew another batch, and it will be infinitely richer and more subtle than the batch you just brewed.

Success may well be a process, but you do have moments of completion and harvest. Enjoy them to the fullest. You've earned them. It's important to reward yourself for your work and accomplishments. It's important to share your success with people you care about.

Exercise in Sharing and Tasting

On a piece of paper, write down the names of the people with whom who you wish to share your success, indicating how you wish to celebrate. Concentrate on the most uplifting supportive people you know. Then go out and have a good time with them.