10 Secrets of Success
Research has revealed that most successful people have 10 traits in common. These 10 traits together help successful people meet their goals and turn their dreams into reality. How many of these traits of success do you practice?
HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING. Remember to "think positive" at every opportunity. Visualize success, not failure. Avoid negative environments and people. You are what you think.
DECIDE ON YOUR DREAMS AND GOALS. Be specific about your goals. E.g. say "I am taking film classes next month," rather than "I would like to take film classes sometime." Create a plan to reach your goals and stick to it.
TAKE ACTION. Goals alone have no meaning. You need to take action to make them real. Don't let fear hold you back. "Just Do It."
NEVER STOP LEARNING. Take classes, go back to school, read books, join a discussion group. If you're interested in a subject, make time to learn it. Keep acquiring new skills.
BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARD. You've probably heard the expression, "Success is a marathon, not a sprint." Keep your eye on the goal, and keep working towards it. Don't give up.
LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS. Get all the facts, and ask for input. This will help you make wiser decisions. Acknowledge your mistakes, but don't beat yourself up.
FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEY. When you believe in something, put your attention and energy there. Don't let others distract you.
DON'T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE; BE DIFFERENT. Be true to yourself, and you have your own ideas. Follow the crowd is a path to mediocrity.
COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY. Remember that no person is an island. Communicate your thoughts and desires honestly, and encourage others to communicate honestly with you. Practice understanding and motivating other people.
BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE; TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU DO. Never cheat or lie. When you make a promise, keep it. When you screw up, admit it. Without honesty, dependability and responsibility, the other NINE secrets of success don't add up to much.
Stay blessed, and keep following these Secrets of Success.
Good list of fundamentals - thanks for posting.
"HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING" - this is truer than most people realise - even for those who are on the path of self-development. Have you heard of The 3 Principles? Once you understand this way of looking at life, it can change quite dramatically.