10 Secrets to Success! (shshsh)

October 11th, 2010 by Matthew Linklater

The following 10 secrets to success are adapted from the Investor’s Business Daily.  We are bombarded by negative messages every day.  Why not have 10 positive reminders by your side.  (If you only have a few minutes, read the bold)

 1)      How you think is everything!

                              Create self-fulfilling prophecies through positive expectations.

2)      Decide upon your true dreams and goals!

                              Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to get there.

3)      Take Action!

                              Like Nike – Just do it.

4)      Never stop learning!

                              Read books, take trainings, acquire new skills.

5)      Be persistent and work hard!

                              Have a resilient attitude.

6)      Learn to analyze details!

                              Get all the facts, all the input.  Learn from mistakes

7)      Focus your time and money!

                              Don’t let other things or people distract you.

8)      Don’t be afraid to innovate; be different!

                              Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.

9)      Deal and communicate with people effectively!

                              No person is an island.  Learn to understand and motivate others.

10)   Be honest and dependable; take responsibility!

                              Otherwise 1 – 9 will not matter.

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