How You Think Is Everything: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment
Decide Upon Your True Dreams And Goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them
Take Action: Goals are nothing without action. Don’t be afraid to get started. Just do it.
Never Stop Learning: Go back to School or read books. Get training and acquire skills.
Be Persistent And Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
Learn To Analyze the details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
Focus Your Time And Money: Don’t let other people or things distract you.
Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate; Be Different: Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
Deal And Communicate With People Effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
Be Honest And Dependable; Take Responsibility: Otherwise, numbers 1-9 won’t matter.
Source: Investor’s Business Daily, page A3, Dec 21, 2010
