5 secrets to success

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5 SECRETS of the self-made millionaire's success and wealth

Did you know that there are 7 million self-made millionaires in America? And did you know that you can be too if you know and follow their secrets?
Self-made millionaires are those millionaires who have started from scratch and have been almost, if not broke in the course of their entire life. Just like the average people, they have experienced failures. The ONLY difference is that self-made millionaires have discovered the secrets to becoming successful and wealthy.

In this lens I have gathered together and discussed 5 secrets that the self-made millionaires of today have found, and have made them extremely successful and wealthy.
Discover their secrets as well and be one of them. Bear in mind: "Nobody is better and smarter than you."

Secret # 1- Dream big dreams.

If you had the possibility to know that you couldn't fail, what would you dare to dream? Contemplate on that question. Examine yourself. Remember, no one charges you for dreaming. It's for free. So don't limit yourself. Dare to dream BIG!

Secret # 2- Have a clear sense of direction.

Successful people don't sit around waiting for money to fall down from the trees. They're on the run towards their goal.
Write down your goals. Make plan of actions and carry them out. Don't stop till you achieve them. Perseverance is the key and self-made millionaires have it.

Secret # 3- See yourself as self-employed

Bear in mind that in every aspect of your life, YOU are responsible. YOU are the ceo. YOU have the master plan and no one else, so anything that happens, you don't blame others. In anything that you're doing, YOU have the control. YOU are in charge of your own life.

Secret # 4- Do what you love to do.

Success that lasts is doing what really matters to you.
Self-made millionaires have found the area where their talents and skills are the exact requirement for the job. If you're doing something that really fascinates you, you will be totally absorbed with it. You will give all your energy on it and you will work with passion and fire. And you know that success is never far in this case.

Secret # 5- Commit to excellence.

Do not settle for anything less.
Bear in mind, "NO ONE is better and smarter than you."
Develop the skill that you're really good at. Read books, listen to experts, follow a course. Grab every opportunity that can help improve your talents and skills.
There's no limit to what you can achieve and how much you can become. "The sky is the limit so to speak." If there's someone who can put a limit to yourself, it's YOU.

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The information I just shared with you is taken from the audio book of Brian Tracy entitled The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success. If you want to know more go to: Audible.com

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Go for it. Remember, knowledge is power. Is there any greater investment we can have in this life than on ourselves?

Good news for extremely busy people

Being an owner of a company, my very busy schedule sometimes makes it impossible for me to stay seriously focused on my goals. Oftentimes I am swamped with at least a dozen of tasks that at some point I don't know anymore where to start! Sounds familiar to you?

But seek and thou shalt find! ;-)
I have found something that is so helpful to me:

Time Management!

The thing is, when you set a goal, you don't just let it lie around waiting for miracles to happen. Instead, you make a plan of action and you work and act it out until your goal is realized. But sometimes your daily works and obligations hinder you from doing this. That's why you need a skill which will help you organize your day in such a way that you will be able to do your tasks and stay focused on your goal as well.

Learning about the skill of managing my time has helped me a lot. I now can go about my daily tasks without any stress and I carry on with my goals till they are realized. Other than reading, Time Management has become a passion of mine. Without it I'm lost!
Important!

Goal Planning software

Goal Planning Software: does it really work?

YES, goal planning software DOES work!
If in case you will find that it doesn't work, then the problem doesn't lie on the software. The problem lies on you. YOU are the reason why it doesn't work.
The software is there to help and guide you. But it is your job to create powerful and exciting goals. And YOU are the only one who can do that. You and your imagination. The software can't do that for you.
So just go with the flow of your imagination. Listen to your inner voice. Discover the creative power that's lying hidden deep inside of you.
And you'll see that the software works.
It works for me. Surely it will work for you too!

Check out my blog: Goal Planning Software!

My recommended reading materials

The following are my favorite books that serve as my propeller, allowing me to soar higher. From these books I got so much knowledge, insights and views which, without a doubt have empowered me to reach my goals.

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz

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Wink and Grow Rich (Wealth Dynamics) by Roger Hamilton

Wink and Grow Rich (Wealth Dynamics) by Roger Hamilton

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The Responsive Chord by Tony Schwartz

The Responsive Chord by Tony Schwartz

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Conversations on Success (volume 6) by Mona Thorpe, Dr. John Gray, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracey, and 12 other prominate success strategists

Conversations on Success (volume 6) by Mona Thorpe, Dr. John Gray, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracey, and 12 other prominate success strategists

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  • monarch13 Jan 6, 2009 @ 12:34 am | delete
    Thanks for joining The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 4, 2009 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    As a teacher I've heard "It's good enough" more times than I can count. They want to succeed and earn lots of money, but they are not committed to excellence nor are they willing to work for what they want. When I decide on a goal, I go after it.
    Great lens
    Lizzy

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