Five "Must Do" Steps to Achieve Success
January 25, 2009
There are five simple steps that if you follow them will make it much easier to achieve success. Of course, before we even get into the five steps, you have to define what success means to you. But, once you have defined success for yourself, here are the five "must do" steps to achieving success:
1. Set Goals. This is only common sense but it is shocking to me how many people do not set goals. Only about 2% of the world's population set goals but, those 2% control approximately 95% of the wealth in the world. You want to make sure that you are part of that 2%. It is really rather simple, if you don't have a target then how can you hit it. Without a target, you are going to miss every time. If you have a gun and go out to the shooting range and just start firing off rounds, the bullets are going to go somewhere and if you are real lucky, you won't shoot yourself in the foot. However, If you have a specific target that you are aiming at, you are going to come a lot closer to your target and closer to your goal. With a little study, training and practice, you can get to the point that you will hit the bulls-eye every time.
2. Use positive thinking. I am sure that you have heart the cliche: "If you think you can or you think you can't, your right." You have to believe in yourself. There can be no doubts. Know in your heart that you can be successful and you will find success beyond your wildest dreams. A note of caution with this one-you must know your field of expertise. You must gain all of the knowledge necessary to be a success but, once you have gained the proper background and knowledge, use positive thinking to help you achieve your goals.
3. Visualize yourself successful. Go into the bathroom and look into the mirror but, instead of just seeing your reflected image, see the image of what you will look like when you have achieved your dream. What kind of clothes are you wearing. Now take a whiff-what kind of cologne are you wearing. What does your house look like. Is that a 65 inch big screen TV that I see on the wall. Go out to the garage and look at your car. Do you see your old junker or are you now looking at that new Mercedes AMG. Go for a drive in your new car. Can you smell that new car smell. Do you hear that throaty sound of that massive V-12 engine. Feel the incredible acceleration and remember to keep an eye out for the police. They are jealous of you and your new car so watch your speed. Are you getting the picture? See the new you as if it has already happened. Walk like, talk like and act like the success that you are.
4. Don't quit. No matter how far away success may feel, remember that you can and will achieve it. The only people who fail are the quitters and the worst part of it is that they quit just before they were about to make the big breakthrough. Always remember and live by the creed that failure is not an option. Success is the only option for you.
5. Be abnormal. Please don't ever call me normal-that is the biggest insult that I could receive. Normal people settle for a life of mediocrity and mediocrity is my greatest fear. I am gladly taking the abnormal route-the route to limitless wealth and success and I am thankful for this because with all of my wealth and success I can do great good for mankind.
Five simple little steps but it will make the difference between a life of misery or a life filled with great wealth and accomplishment.