Friday, February 25, 2011
10 Secrets To Success
Investor's Business Daily has spent years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life. Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality. Each day, we highlight one.
1. HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment.
2. DECIDE UPON YOUR TRUE DREAMS AND GOALS: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
3. TAKE ACTION: Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started. Just do it.
4. NEVER STOP LEARNING: Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills.
5. BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARD: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
6. LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
7. FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEY: Don't let other people or things 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, Nos. 1-9 won't matter.
Creating Your Millionaire Mind
I would like to share something with you… a life-changing secret.
Let this “sink in” for your benefit and also for the benefit of those you wish to pass this wisdom-of-life on to.
You can… and WILL… have a “millionaire mind” if you live by the following truths:
* You become what you truly believe about yourself;
*In life, if you put forth a poor effort you get nothing. You lose your job, your marriage doesn’t become fruitful, you get nothing in the Olympics, or worse.
*If you put forth good (average) effort, you get poor results. That is why s-o-o-o many good people get so little. They lose jobs, they’re broke, etc.
*If you put forth excellent effort, you get good results. You will get a silver medal in the game of life… in love, finance, your spirituality and more.
*Now, if you want all the rewards life has to offer, You MUST be outstanding. If you are outstanding… to stand out… you will get it all!! You will get the gold medal.
*You must believe that you are outstanding and have a millionaire mind.
Anyone can judge their own life. It’s easy. Just take a good look at where your life is at this moment. Life is rigidly fair. If we want more, then we must be prepared to give more… to reach inside and find the faith and strength to take it to the next level.
Two people get up in the morning; the sun is shining, and there is a nice, warm and gentle breeze blowing on their faces. The birds are signing a beautiful song. One person steps outside and says, “aahhhhh, what a nice day!” And that same person thinks, “I’m going to make a difference today!” And you know what? They do make a difference.
The second person steps outside and says, “Ah sure… it’s nice out, and I have to work.” And that person thinks, “This stinks… to hell with it, I’ll just call in sick.”
You see, life handed these two people the same thing, but only one person came out a winner. We are all creating our lives everyday whether positive or negative. We program our minds to be productive and we double our talents… or… we program our minds to complain, and we live a dull life. We get what we create inside our minds.
Now, here’s a tip: Decide what it is you want - anything. Ask yourself, “What do I want, and why do I want this result? What MUST I do to get it?” The words “why” and “must” are key. It’s not “what should I do?” It’s “What MUST I do?” Once you know the answers to these two questions, you will have no excuse when you do nothing to achieve the desired result.
We can all raise the bar. Life will give you what you want if you believe and raise the bar for yourself. You must believe. You must see the result, and you must become outstanding at achieving it.
Remember, outstanding people get all the rewards!! Life will give it all to you at the level of “outstanding.” Nothing less will do if you want all the rewards.
What do you want in life… in work… in religion… in sports… in relationships… in whatever? WHY do you want these things and What MUST you do to get it?
If God gives you another day, what will you do with what He has given you? Make it outstanding!
You must believe in your dreams, and you must see and feel yourself already living the life you truly desire. And, or course, if you strive to be outstanding in all that you do, you will live a rewarding life and achieve a millionaire mind.
The 7 Characteristics of Rich People
Have you ever wondered why rich people seem to get richer easily while those in the poverty cycle seem destined to be stuck there forever? The reason is simple. You need to think and act like a rich person first before you can really be rich. Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics of rich people.
1. No limited self belief
Rich people believe they are destined to be rich and there is nothing that can stop them from achieving that financial freedom goal. They will do whatever necessary to reach their goals including doing things that they dislike or taking on tasks that seem impossible to complete.
2. Recognize the importance of time
Rich people also recognize that time is their most important asset and a very scarce resource. They do not waste their precious time sitting in front of a TV watching soap operas or other entertainment programs like “Survivors.” They also know how to use the power of leverage to achieve maximum results with minimum efforts.
3. Seek out other people of higher social status
Many poor people only network with other people that are of the same status as them. They do not actively seek out other people who are wealthier. The rich people will do the opposite. They want to network and learn from others who are better and wealthier.
4. Expense as investment
To many poor people, the best way to manage money is to use less of it. However, rich people have a different viewpoint. To them, many expenses can be viewed as investments. By spending a certain amount of their money to acquire an asset or skill, they know they will get back what they spent in the future.
5. Strong self-confidence
Many rich people exhibit a high level of self-confidence that is often contagious. They are optimists and maintain a positive outlook at all times. Their confidence is not easily shaken by external factors.
6. Good money habits
While saving is a good virtue and habit, many rich people feel that it is not the best way to grow your money. Rich people will put a significant portion of their wealth in some kind of investment vehicles that give them a better ROI than a normal saving account. They also do not spend their money aimlessly buying things that have no real value such as lottery tickets.
7. Philanthropy
Many rich people are also great philanthropists. They frequently make charitable donations intended to increase human well being. A great example is Bill Gates who set up his own charitable foundation aimed at providing lifesaving health care products for the poorest part of the world.
Most rich people did not become wealthy overnight. They faced many setbacks and challenges to get to where they are today. To them, setbacks and challenges provide valuable lessons that help them find the way to great wealth as well as strengthen their ability to faced adversities in life.
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