101 Success Tips Most people want to be successful in life.

There are goals set and then the hard work begins to reach those goals. The question is what is success? Actually, success can mean different things to different people. For example, a person that owns their own oil changing ser ice for ehicles might set their le el of success at ser icing !" cars a day while someone who lo es music might consider success as cutting their own #$. %n addition, success does not always ha e to in ol e money. &uccess could be getting a good grade in a difficult class or learning how to bake the perfect chocolate cake. &uccess comes in all different shapes and si'es with one common denominator. &uccess is important and it takes work to reach. (egardless of what your specific success is, there are ways to surpass your goal. )e ha e put together *"* tips that can be used for any success. These are ways to better yourself as a person, pro en methods you can apply to reach success. 1. Realize your Potential %n order to succeed at anything, you need to see that you ha e the potential to reach your goals. For example, if you want to be a recording artist but ha e no singing ability, ha ing success in this field is not likely. +owe er, if you lo e working on cars and ha e a real talent for fixing engines and transmissions, and to you, success would mean working for ,A&#A(, you ha e potential to learn and achie e that success. 2. Dont Look Back - eryone has failures or mistakes from the past. To ha e success, you need to learn from your past and alue those difficult lessons but do not e er dwell on the past. &imply mo e forward and make better, more educated decisions from the lessons learned. 3. Dare to Dream To succeed, you need to ha e dreams and aspirations. .e honest with yourself as to what you want out of life and what you want to gi e of your life. Allow your mind to dream and think big. 4. Business Plan #reate a .usiness /lan as your ery first step if you are planning to build a business. )hether you will be searching for in estors or not, this plan will be the blueprint to your success. The .usiness /lan will consist of market trends, financial planning, competiti e analysis, exit strategies, marketing and promotional options, e erything about your goal. )hen going before an in estor, you will be required to ha e a .usiness /lan. This is by far the most important document of all. %f your success were something personal, you would not need to create a .usiness /lan although a pro0ect plan would be a good option to allow you to keep track of e erything in ol ing your goal. 5. Dont Give U To reach success, you ha e to perse ere. - en Thomas -dison had to learn this. )hen he was creating the incandescent light bulb, it took him more than *",""" times to get it right. 1eep stri ing e en when it becomes challenging. !. "ave an Unsto a#le $ttitu%e 2ou need to ha e determination. )ith good intentions, there may be a close friend or family member that feels it would be better if you focused your attention in another direction. 3phold your unstoppable attitude, determined to succeed. &. 'to t(e )om lainin* 2ou might think there is no correlation between complaining and success when in fact there is a connection. )hen you are spending time complaining about the obstacles you are facing, you are wasting so much time being negati e that you are actually loosing chances to mo e forward. %nstead of thinking of challenges as problems, think of them as opportunities. +. ,ocus on 'omet(in* you Like To increase your chance of succeeding, you should concentrate your efforts on something you en0oy. )hen you start out, make a list of e erything you find interesting. Then in a second column, write down the skills you ha e in relation to each of

those items. This will help you narrow choices down based on interest and skill, which gets you started in the right direction for success. -. )(an*e your )ircumstances 2ou ha e a choice in life to accept your position or change it. %f you choose to plug along in life hoping that something will change for the better, you will not get ery far. Always remember that when it comes to changing your circumstances, you can 4 you ha e that power. As an example, women who are in abusi e situations often feel controlled and powerless to get out of the situation. They ha e the same choice of changing their circumstances as you do. %f your circumstances lower the chances of success, you need to change them. 1.. "ave a Plan - en if it is flimsy to begin with, you should construct a plan to include goal, milestones, deli erables such as contracts, business plans, etc., and accomplishments. This will pro ide you with a isual as to what you are working for, what milestones you ha e successfully met, and where you need to do better. 11. $cce t Res onsi#ility 2ou need to accept responsibility if you make a bad decision or fall behind in your plan. 5et us say that you ha e set some firm milestones that need to be accomplished in order for you to mo e to the next step. +owe er, you got tired of working hard and took some time to play, which is fine as long as it does not affect your goals. ,ow months ha e passed and you are way behind schedule. This delay has closed se eral doors of opportunities. )ho is to blame? 12. Be "a y A positi e mind and happy, upbeat attitude will help you succeed. %t has been pro en in many studies that a person li ing in a happy state generally gets much further in 0ust about e erything they do. This relates to attitude. 6ust as bad attitude can pull you down, good attitude and a happy, healthy mind will help you meet your ob0ecti es. 13. /o '(ortcuts An old clich7 states, 8Anything worth doing is worth doing well.9 This should be your motto. )hen you want to succeed, you cannot afford to take shortcuts. Taking shortcuts leads to imperfection and inadequacies. Always stri e for the best, e en if it requires a little more time and effort. 14. "ave )oura*e $epending on what your specific success is, it may take courage to arri e at your desired destination. For example, if you ha e a dream of being a writer and to you, that is success, but according to your long line of family members who ha e all gone on to be doctors, the only success in their minds is if you follow down the medical path. This means you will ha e to ha e courage to stand up for what you belie e and desire to do, e en if it means disappointing family. 15. Be 01cite% to Learn (eferring back to the analogy of -dison, when asked about his failures by a young boy, -dison commented, 82oung man, % didn:t fail ;,;;; times, % disco ered ;,;;; ways not to in ent the light bulb.9 As you work toward your specific success, always en0oy opportunities to learn, e en if it takes longer than you think it should. 1!. '(are your 'uccess Although this may be more at the end of the process, it is important. )hen you finally do reach your success, use your experience to teach, guide, and mentor others so that they too might succeed. 1&. 'eek 2n ut )hate er your idea of success, conduct a 8sanity check9 throughout the process of reaching your goal. This should be done with someone you trust and who is themsel es successful. Ask them to pro ide honest feedback about your success and as you mo e through different milestones, bounce concerns or new ideas off them to help keep you on the right track.

1+. 3o1ic Poisonin* ,o, we are not talking about actual poison but toxic people that can poison. 3nfortunately, it would be great if close friends or co<workers could share in your success but all too often, there will be someone who is either dealing with the 8green monster9 of 0ealousy or has a case of the 8% knew that9 syndrome. %f you are serious about reaching your goal and being successful, you will need to rid your life of these people. )hile you may not be able to get them out of your life completely, you should a oid them as best as possible. %f this is a person, you see e ery day, keep your goals to yourself, and a oid that specific sub0ect. 1-. Be a Goo% Listener To succeed, you need to learn how to listen first. /ay attention to other people who ha e en0oyed successes in their life, attend seminars gi en by people that can moti ate and encourage, or be open to hearing that a particular idea is not a good one. =ood listening takes time to learn but in the end, it will be your greatest tool. 2.. Bir%s o4 a ,eat(er %f you ha e a goal of being a best<selling author, find friends and mentors who either ha e achie ed that same goal or are also pursuing a successful writing career. %t is important to surround yourself with people that can associate with your goal and passion, people who understand the burning desire to succeed and can encourage when you meet with disappointments. 21. Little Re% 0n*ine $o you remember the story of the caboose that was desperately trying to make it o er a ery large hill? +e kept telling himself repeatedly, 8% think % can, % think % can.9 )hen you start feeling o erwhelmed or defeated, tell yourself aloud these same words. )hile it may seem a little awkward at first, stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself, 8% think % can, % think % can.9 2ou might e en change the words to, 8% know % can>9 22. Be Proactive )hile it may take time to learn how to identify ways to a oid obstacles or failures, get into the habit of tackling problems before they arise. This will help you a oid wasting precious time on your road to success. 23. 'tay 5otivate% )hen stri ing for the big goal of success, it is critical to stay moti ated. Find inspiring and moti ational tapes, seminars, books, mo ies? whate er you are able to get your hands on. )hen you start to feel a little down and out and doubt starts to creep in, turn to these moti ational tools to help you keep on track. A few excellent moti ators include Tony (obbins, ,orman @incent /eale, 6im (ohn, Aig Aiglar, and 5es .rown. 24. Give 6oursel4 a Break )hile being determined is important, do not be so hard on yourself that you become critical of e ery mo e you make. =i e yourself some room to make mistakes and be flexible with you. That does not mean you can miss goals but it does mean that if you do, you find out how to a oid that from happening again and then get back to business. 25. Be Passionate Fall in lo e with your success. Bkay, although that sounds funny, you need to ha e an intimate passion with your interest. 2ou can do this regardless of what your success is. .y ha ing passion for what you are doing and dri ing toward, you will automatically put more effort into it. /assion is a good thing as long as it does not become an obsession. 2!. Dont 'ettle %f you ha e a goal of becoming a world<famous chef and you know you ha e both desire and skill, do not 0ust settle to become a short order cook at your local family<style restaurant. )hile that may be good training ground, do not allow yourself to lose sight of your ultimate goal. 2&. /o 01cuses Many famous actors, music artists, in entors, etc., had special challenges ranging from learning disabilities to physical disabilities. Take .eetho en for example. +e was born deaf yet he went on to be one of the world:s greatest composers or 6oni -rickson who was paraly'ed from the neck down yet she learned to paint with her mouth. Today, her paintings are

famous around the world and worth millions. %f you are faced with a special challenge of your own, while you may ha e to ad0ust things from time to time, do not use excuses. %f you want something bad enough, there is a way> 2+. Gettin* Past ,ear o4 ,ailure .eing afraid of failure is a normal emotion for e ery person on the planet. +ow you get past that fear is the determining factor between failing and succeeding. 2ou can do that by setting realistic goals and then examining those goals on a regular basis to do any necessary realignment. Abo e all, belie e in yourself and the desire burning within. 2-. Patience an% Dues &ucceeding takes time. A goal worth setting will take time to achie e. .e patient with yourself, the people around you, and the process it takes to become successful, also referred to as 8paying your dues.9 6ust like the chef scenario, it takes time to be a master chef. /ay your dues by learning and working your way up the ladder to success. 3.. Goo% 3ime 7 Resource 5ana*ement .eing successful also means keeping to a schedule. %n addition, you need to learn how much is too much. =ood time and resource management will help you ensure that you use your time wisely and that you are not adding third portions onto a plate still o erflowing with seconds. 31. 5ake 8 ortunities (ather than wait for opportunity to find you, you need to find opportunities. This might be watching for business opportunities in the paper regarding small businesses being sold, great real estate opportunities, and in estments with stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, or taking a talent and turning it into an entrepreneurial ad enture. /eople that ha e reached financial status will tell you that they look for ways to sei'e opportunities, not wait for opportunities to come knocking on their door because it will not happen that way. 32. $ttitu%e /utting yourself in the right attitude for success should be at the top of your list. &taying positi e and surrounding yourself with friends, that share a positi e attitude will help you succeed. $o not allow negati e thoughts to slip into your mind. Attend moti ational seminars and find ways to en0oy life. A good attitude will allow you to turn any bad situation into a learning experience. 2ou ha e heard the saying, 8The glass is either half<full or half<empty.9 2ou need to adopt the attitude that life is half<full. The result is that you will feel better, ha e more energy, and ha e a much higher opportunity for success. 33. Be 3(ank4ul 2ou need to be thankful for not only your accomplishments but also your failures. +a ing a grateful attitude is important. %t will help you stay humble, which in turn, will help you continue stri ing for the ultimate in success. 34. 9ee a :ournal As you work hard to reach success, regardless of what you consider that success to be, you need to be able to see your accomplishments. &tart a 0ournal and track e ery thing you ha e conquered. )hen you feel discouraged or frustrated, reflect on what you ha e achie ed, and re0u enate yourself. 35. Re;ar%s )hen children do something great, parents will reward them with something nice, whether a kind word of encouragement or a new toy. )hen people do well in their 0ob, they get raises. As you surpass your milestones, reward yourself. Treat yourself to something nice 4 a new dress, a new fishing pole, whate er you like, be sure to award yourself for a 0ob well done. 3!. <atc( 4or 'cams )hether you are 0ust starting out or expanding an existing business, unfortunately, there are thousands of people waiting to defraud you out of money. %f something appears too good to be true 4 %T %&> Always conduct thorough research and ne er 0ump into opportunities that look perfect. %f someone becomes pushy, wanting you to make a quick decision on any type of in estment, do not walk away 4 (3, away>

3&. ,ocus on t(e Bi* Picture As you make your way toward success, you will be challenged with big obstacles as well as small obstacles. /ick your battles wisely. )hile you need to resol e the small issues, do not dwell on them and lose precious time and energy when you should be focusing on the bigger picture. %n other words, do not allow the menial things to clutter your mind and monopoli'e your time. 3+. 5ake t(e Best o4 0ac( Day Try to li e e ery day as though it were your last. Make the most of e ery day and accomplish something. - en if it is something small, e ery baby step adds up to a huge success in the end. 3-. 5ake t(e Process an% $%venture 2ou should look at e ery angle of your 0ourney as an exciting ad enture. )hen you think of your childhood years, you lo ed in estigating the unknown. #arry this with you as you stri e toward success. Anticipate the excitement of each accomplishment 4 make it a real ad enture. 4.. Dont /e*lect 3(in*s -specially when things are small and do not appear to ha e a ma0or impact on the big picture, you need to ensure you follow through and complete your tasks. Those little things can quickly add up to a big mess if not taken care of in a timely and efficient manner. 41. 844er Praise %f you ha e people helping you out, whether on a olunteer basis or a full<time employee, always offer praise. These people are an important part of your success and by pro iding praise and support? in return, they will show dedication and work hard to help you reach your goal. 42. 'et Daily Goals %n order to isuali'e your accomplishments and stay encouraged, you need to set daily goals. These goals can be as simply as a follow up phone call or a written letter to an in estor. )hate er the task is, get it done. %n addition to keeping the process for your success on track, it will help you to feel like you are making accomplishments, pushing you closer and closer to the success. 43. )olla#orate ;it( 8t(ers More than likely, you will reach arious times when you do not ha e the appropriate expertise to accomplish something. This is the time collaboration andCor networking is aluable. These relationships can help you answer questions, pro ide guidance, and pro ide the ongoing support and encouragement you will need. 44. )ustomer Relations 1eep your line of communication open with your customers. %f they ha e a problem, show them the deser ed respect and resol e the issue quickly. Make occasional phone calls to see if they ha e any needs. This will let your customers know that you are there for them and care about their business. This relationship is what is going to keep you on the road to success. After all, the customer is your link between failure and success. 45. Re ositionin* an% Re4lection Bn occasion, reflect on what you ha e accomplished as well as your open milestones and ensure you are still heading in the right direction. (epositioning along the way to success is perfectly normal and to be expected. 2ou may ha e been struggling with something specific. (ather than continue battling this issue, reflect on what has not been working, and reposition yourself so you do not ha e to keep battling the same things repeatedly. 4!. $cce t Res onsi#ility 2ou and you alone are responsible for your success. )hile you will ha e help in many instances, the bottom line is that you are responsible. 2ou need to be surrounded by the right people, working with the right in estors, going about meeting your success in the right way. %t is you that will make the choices and therefore, your responsibility to make the right choices. %n other words, your desire for success must always be greater that any obstacle that stands in your way.

4&. )ommunity (egardless of what your goal for success is, get in ol ed with your community. First, get in ol ed with town meetings, the local #hamber of #ommerce, and attend community functions. 2ou will be ama'ed at the opportunities for support, business ideas, and financing a ailable right there in your own neighborhood. 4+. Recor% 9ee in* Always keep your records up to date. This would include contact information, in estor information, .usiness /lans, attorney information, accounting, e erything you touch regarding your goal. %n addition, keep your files on your computer backed up and current. First, you ne er know when you are going to be asked for a specific document and need to pro ide quick turn< around. &econd, computers do crash and it would be a disaster if all of your information were suddenly gone. 4-. Get out o4 De#t Take time to get any debts paid off, especially credit card debts that will cost you a fortune in interest. This is especially important if you will be seeking funding as a part of your particular success. 2ou want to ensure that your records and credit are clean if you need to make a presentation before an in estor, asking for money. 5.. Rea% &tay current on the industry news that your goal falls in. 5earn about current trends, company failures or successes, new ideas? whate er information you can find. For example, if you ha e decided to open a retail store and ha e a great idea and a real passion for your goal, read about that specific type of store, location, potential re enue, downfalls, e erything. This information will be a part of your business plan and is crucial. 51. Location= Location= Location %f you are planning to open a business, you ha e probably already heard how important the right location is in order to be successful. $o not settle for any location as a means of getting the doors of your business open. %nstead, take the appropriate amount of time and find the 8right9 location. This will be one of the best decisions you can make. %t would be far better to delay your opening a month in order to secure the right location than to open early in the wrong location> 52. Goo% "a#its .eing successful, whether personal or business requires good habits. %t is 0ust like trying to do well in school. 2ou ha e to ha e good study habits in order to do well on tests. %t is the same for the business world. 2ou need to do your 8homework.9 (ead the newspaper, scout out opportunities, and take time each day to dedicate specifically to your endea or. 53. Be 8 en to 2m rovement &ometimes, people get into the habit of thinking they ha e the answers needed. 2ou need to accept that you do not ha e all the answers and more importantly, be open to recommendations from other people. That does not mean you ha e to agree or e en follow those suggestions, but it does mean to listen. 2ou ne er know when someone will ha e an idea that will make things easier and more functional, ultimately helping you arri e at your goal more efficiently. 54. 3ake /otes +ow many times ha e you had an idea either through a dream, while doing the dishes, or sitting at your desk, and ha e thought that as soon as you ha e time, you will make a note of it. )hen that free time rolls around, you ha e forgotten some or all of that great idea. 1eep a 0ournal or notepad handy at all times. )hen you ha e an idea, write it down immediately. 55. 3ake care o4 6oursel4 .eing successful means taking care of you, both physically and emotionally. 2ou will need to ha e energy, focus, and rest. %n turn, this will help you concentrate and put in the hours required to be successful. )ithout taking proper care of yourself, you will end up struggling and your business could feel the effects. 5!. 3ake Goo% /otes )hether you are at a seminar, a casual meeting, or notice something special in the news, take good, comprehensi e notes. This is not always a natural skill but something that has to be acquired. 2ou want to pay attention to the emphasis being made

capture it. - en if there are materials being handed out, if there is something that you feel you should capture separately, do it. =ood notes will help you learn better and pro ide additional reference points. 5&. Partici ate %f attending seminars or lectures that will help you get ahead, if there is the opportunity, participate by asking questions or making alid points. /articipation is a great way to remember what is being taught. 5+. Be 'erious Take your efforts to success seriously. &uccess is a serious thing and it takes serious dedication. 2ou ha e to ha e the mindset that this is not going to be all play, at least not in the beginning. 5-. 'tu%y 3ime ,o matter what your goal for success, you should set aside some time to study. %f you want to be a successful hair stylist, study different styles, colors, and trends. %f you want to be a eterinarian, study animals. )hate er your success, take time to read, research, and ask many questions. 2ou should also consider olunteering at the local beauty school or hair salon or your eterinarian:s office. Ask if you can follow them around for a day or two and without getting in the way, obser e, and ask questions. !.. $ ly <(at 6ou Learn &ince you will be setting milestones as you reach for your success, apply what you ha e learned through each phase of the process. $oing is a much more powerful tool than simply reading or watching. !1. Provi%e 6oursel4 3ime 2ou need to be sure to allow yourself some time 0ust for pleasure. .eing successful is hard work so to a oid burnout? you need to treat yourself to a night out or 0ust time to sit back, watch T@, and do absolutely nothing once in awhile. !2. 'et Realistic Goals /eople wanting to be successful often want o ernight results. 3nfortunately, that is not going to happen. 2ou need to do an analysis to determine a realistic amount of time it will take to reach your specific success. As you go through your .usiness /lan you may find times that dates ha e to ad0usted but e en if there are changes, keep it realistic. Btherwise, you will become frustrated and quit> !3. 3alk $#out 2t Talking about your goals for success not only keeps it in the front of your mind but also keeps up your excitement le el. %n addition, it adds in an element of accountability. Think about it, you go around telling e eryone that you are going to be a masseuse, those people are going to be expecting, and anxious to see you succeed. .y talking about your goals, you are creating a moti ational system 4 a system of accountability. !4. Dont 5ake >uick Decisions )hen things in your plan need to change, unless necessary, do not make quick decisions. 6ust as it took time to plan in the beginning, it will take time to change. 2ou want to make sure you are making the right decisions when changes come up. $o your research 0ust as you did in the beginning and then make educated choices. !5. $voi% 'tress )hen you stri e to be successful, stress is a natural part of the process. $o e erything you can to a oid stress. Adding in unnecessary stress into the equation will take focus away from accomplishing your goals. 2ou can listen to relaxing tapes, get a professional massage, take a walk, or whate er helps you to relax. )hen you start feeling o erwhelmed, stop, change direction, and a oid stress. The only thing stress accomplishes is draining your think power and creati ity. !!. Learn "o; to Dele*ate As you start getting closer to your goal of success, you will find that there are many more things to do than hours in the day. %f going into business, consider hiring someone? e en part<time or on a freelance basis to help take some of your load. %f your success is more on a personal basis, ha e family or friends pitch in to help you get things done. 2ou will be ama'ed at how

much this will help ease the situation and allow you the proper amount of time to focus on the things that need your full attention. !&. Be a Pro#lem 'olver (ather than stew o er things or let stress o ertake you, find ways to become a problem sol er. 5ook at ways that you might find new customers, increase producti ity, or resol e issues. !+. )on%uct Researc( %t is important to know what you are getting into. First, you will want to conduct research as far as the business, industry, or interest associated with your particular success. &econd, the research will help you stay up to date on trends, which may or may not require you to make ad0ustments in your own goal. For example, if you were interested in opening a particular business focusing on a specific technology and that technology took a turn to another direction, new ad ancements, you may need to change the direction you were going for your own business. 3nless you kept up on research, you would not know when a change was needed and therefore, would end up building a business already headed for failure. !-. 844er a Guarantee %f you ha e created a business that offers either products or ser ices, in order to get and keep customers coming back, they ha e to know that you stand behind what you offer. /ro iding a guarantee will help your business grow and reach the highest le el of success. &.. Get 01cite% $o you remember your first trip to see a professional baseball game and how exciting it was to see the thousands of people cheering, en0oying the mouthwatering smell of popcorn and hot dogs, and hoping that you might get a chance to catch a foul ball? /erhaps you can remember your first prom, being excited that the right boy asked you to the dance, shopping for the perfect glamour dress, and buying your date a corsage. 2ou need to be excited about your enture for success. (emember some of the things that brought true excitement to your heart when you were growing up and add that same excitement to your grownup life. &1. 01 an% your 5in% )hate er your idea of success, take it one<step further. &tretch your mind and reach 0ust one<step higher than you thought you could reach. %f you were going to open an ice cream store, offering D" fla ors, go one more step and make it D*. Bkay, you get the idea. &2. Be a 'tron* Lea%er 5earn to be a good leader and a good mentor. -n0oy making a difference and in guiding others to achie e their potential as well. +elp people reach to new hori'ons. &3. Be Lo*ical Bkay, you may be thinking that logic itself is logical. +owe er, being logical in many cases means ha ing some le el of analytical ability. (egardless of the way you think, find the logic in it. This will help you think and plan clearly and honestly. &4. Give 1..? 044ort %f you are going to succeed, you ha e to be able to get through tough times. 2ou will ha e to rise to challenges and not quit. 2ou ha e to plan to go the extra mile and make personal sacrifices. &ucceeding means gi ing *""E effort. &tay focused while keeping your performance on a consistent basis. &5. 3ake )lasses Take some classes at college where you can get a certification. -nhancing yourself on a personal le el will boost e erything about you, making you feel better, about the person you are. )hen you feel better, you achie e more. This is a great time to obtain your certification in #/(, First Aid, a computer class, or some other outside interest you ha e.

&!. Un%erstan% your Goal A great challenge is to pro e to yourself that you can do it. Bne of the ways to pro e this to you is to take on responsibility. %f your goal for success in ol es opening a restaurant, work in a restaurant as a ser er to get a perspecti e of all the 0obs in ol ed to make the restaurant a success. 3nderstand the entire business from the ground up. &&. Raise your 'tan%ar%s 2ou may think you are working your tail off and you probably are. Try raising the bar 0ust a little bit. Always expect the best from yourself. $o not beat yourself up if you do not always hit *""E but increase your standards and stri e for more. &+. Unconscious Po;er The unconscious mind is a ery powerful tool. Take ad antage of this and each night before heading off to bed, take some time to pose questions to yourself and then allow your mind to hash them out while you sleep. %n addition, mediate in whate er way you find relaxing before going to bed to clear your mind from clutter and allow the subconscious mind to go to work. &-. Paint a Picture A great way to keep working toward your goal is to see it. %f you want to open a computer store, find a picture or article about .ill =ates when he first got started. %f your success is to lose weight, go to $iets.com or &limfast.com and print off a before and after picture of someone that has a similar body type to yourself. /erhaps your goal is to redecorate your bedroom. Again, locate before and after pictures on the %nternet of decorated rooms. &eeing belie es> +.. Develo Uni4ormity At first, this may be a little challenging but stri e to keep things on an e en keel. This will keep your efforts and focus from going up and down. The more you can stay the course the quicker you will reach your goal to success. +1. :ust Do 2t Bkay, so ,ike coined that phrase but it is so accurate. Fuit putting things off and 0ust do it. %f you want it bad enough, go for it> +2. 2%enti4y Procrastinations %f you ha e a problem with procrastination, make a list of the things you constantly put on hold. This will help you identify your poor patterns and make the appropriate ad0ustments. 5ocal colleges often ha e impro ement courses regarding making better decisions and procrastination. 5ocate a class that would help you with this kind of challenge. +3. <ant @ersus /ee% )hen you stri e for success, do it because you want it, not because you need it. )hen you want something, it brings about intention, desire, and action. +owe er, when you need something, it will lead to pain, stress, and frustration. +4. Be 2n%e en%ent $o not be afraid to go for what you know is the right thing for you. .eing independent allows you to take control o er your destiny and emotional state. &tand firm in what you belie e and do not allow other people to determine how you feel or what you belie e in. +5. 0conomic @alue #onsidering your talent, also look at things that can help create economic alue. These types of goals ha e better chance of being successful and lasting. %s there something in your community that could bring about more re enue? As an example, do you li e in a smaller town where there are no fast food restaurants, causing people to dri e miles outside of your town for a cheeseburger and shake? %f so, perhaps opening a small fast food restaurant would be a great option. 2ou could ha e the success of running your own business while bringing something to your community.

+!. Learn a /e; 'kill 5earn new skills that will enhance your success. %f you want to become a hairstylist and someday open a line of salons, in addition to cutting hair, learn how to braid, color, do wea es, etc. +&. $ reciate Li4e $o not burn any bridges in life. Appreciate life, people, e erything around you. 5earn as much as you can from e ery person you meet. $o not turn people away 0ust because you do not agree with them. 2ou ne er know, the ery people you turn away may be the ery people that come to your rescue during a time of difficulty. ++. 3(e Ri*(t 5arketin* )hen you get ready to start marketing your business or idea, ne er rely on one method of marketing. %t is important to look at se eral options since nothing will last fore er. +-. Believe ,ot only do you need to belie e in the product or ser ice you are building to success, you also need to belie e in you. 2our confidence is what will get you through the difficult challenges and build credibility with your customers. -.. 9no; your )ustomers 2ou should know, really know, your customers, especially your top ten. Find out what they like and dislike. )hat other products or ser ices would be of alue to them? These ery relationships are what will keep your business going. %t is crucial to consider your customer:s desires all of the time. -1. Plan your )osts 3nbelie ably, there are thousands of entrepreneurs that start a business without the foggiest idea of what their costs are going to be. -ither there is an estimation that is way o erstated or understated. From the ery beginning, you need to ha e a strong handle on knowing what you will need to get your business started and keep it running. Additionally, you need to ha e pro0ections for your future success. 1now your numbers and make sure they are accurate. -2. 3imin* is 0veryt(in* 2ou ha e probably heard it before 4 timing is e erything. -specially when it comes to opening a business, there is a right and a wrong time to start a business. This would be extremely important if your business has cycles or is seasonal. For example, if you are starting a business to do landscaping, the winter months when snow is on the ground is not the right time. 2ou can be working toward your .usiness /lan, marketing ideas, finding in estors, if required, etc., during those cold months, but you certainly would not want to open your doors for the first time in the heart of winter. -3. 9ee it Lean &tart<up businesses do not ha e room for 8dead9 weight. As an example, when first starting out, if you need some assistance, rather then hiring a permanent employee that will in ol e salary, insurance, other benefits, etc., consider a temporary employee until the business grows. 1eep impro ing the bottom line before you start adding on more expenses to your business. -4. Get t(e <or% 8ut %f your success is focused on a business, when you get ready to open your doors, make sure you get the message out. This will include marketing promotions, ad ertising, sending out a press release, etc. The more people know about your business, the better chance of you ha e of reaching success. -5. Guar% your 0motions 1eeping emotions in check is not always an easy task. 2ou will ha e times of disappointment that will require you to react with integrity. 2ou may feel like crying and feel as though your world has 0ust ended. 1eep telling yourself that it has not ended and you will 0ust ha e to make some ad0ustments in your plan. ,e er allow anger to be a response. 2ou ne er know the trickle down effect of that anger and how it could permanently damage your reputation.

-!. Be /ice &tudy after study has shown that people with pleasing personalities ha e an easier time reaching success. ,ot only are they more le elheaded in handling the business but they also draw people around them that are eager and willing to help. %n fact, in addition to being pleasing, be polite, show true interest, and ha e a great sense of humor. -&. Break Ba% "a#its +abits, regardless of si'e or nature, can be exceptionally difficult to break. This will take a lot of effort but you can do it. 3nfortunately, poor habits can be the one aspect of your beha ior that could be the obstacle to your success. %f you ha e a habit of sniffling or chewing your nails when you get ner ous or saying demeaning or offensi e things as a way of trying to control, to be successful, whether on a personal or business le el, you ha e to stop. -+. 2m rove 044iciency 2ou will want to de elop your potential to its fullest. The more efficient you can become the better 0ob you will do. .e efficient with your time by not procrastinating and efficient with your effort by staying focused. --. "ave Balance in your Li4e %magine yourself on a canoe with another person. The day is beautiful, sunny, and warm. The two of you are floating along without a care in the world. &uddenly, ripples of water start rocking the canoe and without proper balance, both of you, along with all your belongings, are thrown into the cold water. %t is the same when you stri e for success. 2ou ha e to find balance not only for yourself but also for others around you. .alance means pro iding time away from work for pleasure, working extra hours when required, knowing when a new direction is required, etc. 1... "ave ,un )hen people start into the process of being successful, whether for personal growth or starting a business, they may start by incorporating fun, but within a ery short time, they reali'e it is hard work and the fun simply falls by the wayside. %f you look at some of the most successful people in the world such as &am )alton, Bprah )inphrey, or (oss /erot, you will find common threads that run between all of them. First, they started with nothing? second, they are all multi<millionaires many times o er, and third, they ha e fun. They en0oy life, the people around them, and e en find en0oyment in the challenges. This one element is often forgotten. This is a crucial element for success and should be a part of your plan. 1.1. ,ace your <eaknesses The best way to get better at anything and to be successful is to face the weaknesses we all possess. - eryone has weaknesses and in order to be better, think clear, act appropriately, and succeed, you ha e to identify the areas you need to impro e on and then take action to turn your weaknesses into strengths. There is no better gratification than being successful. Accept that you are in for some hard work but the results will be incredible. 3se these tips as guidelines and step outside the box. Take action and succeed> 8%f you seriously want to start taking control of your own life, check out Mike:s wonderful e<.ook /rogram 2our Mind for &uccess in (ecord Time> which will teach you how to create your ideal life using simple and *""E natural mind<programming. Packed with easy to implement metaphysical principles those really work. =reat book Mike>9 Click Here for the Details #reator of the &culptor D www.affirmware.com.au