The secret of success is to have vision.

That was the message of Gary Tuerack on Tuesday night. Tuerackís presentation, broadcast live from Sam Houston University, is the first in a series of 7 to be held at the University.

The conference series, sponsored by The Society of Success and Leadership, will be held monthly in Room 206 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Gary Tuerack, Cornell University graduate, is the president of his own company, Tuerack Training International.

Tuerack has written two books and appeared on many television shows, including Fox Morning Television. He has also worked with many well-known people, including Nelson Mandela, Calvin Klein, Vanessa Williams and Bill Parcells.

According to the societyís Web site, their mission is to help college students create the lives they desire by helping them discover what they truly want to do, and giving them the support, motivation and tools to achieve their goals.

ìThe Secrets of the Worldís Most Successful Peopleî is not just another pat- yourself- on- the- back, feel- good session.

ìThis program is not going to be like a rah, rah yay! You can do it program,î Tuerack said. ìThis is about beating that nasty four-letter F-word, no, not that four-letter F-word.î

Tuerack is referring to fear.

ìWeíre held back by fear, that voice in our head that keeps us from going after the things we want to do,î Tuerack said.

Tuerack also focuses on the importance of living on the edge, taking risks and staying focused. He stresses the saying TNT (today not tomorrow).

Over 60 universities are taking part in the interactive live broadcasts, with 14 of them returning from last year.

For more information on ìThe Secrets of the Worldís Most Successful Peopleî series or The Society of Success and Leadership, go to the Web site, http://societyofsuccess.com/.