Are you looking for ideas that will help you get ahead? Does success seem justbeyond your reach? Here are some ideas that you may want to consider that offer guidance for both the short-term and long-term success.
If you want to achieve success you should take the advice of Napoleon Hill, who said,
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success”.
• Develop a positive—can-do—attitude.Without this, there is no success. A positive attitude generates genuine enthusiasm and is the critical determinant in success. Without a positive attitude it is almost impossible to develop an inner drive toward achievement and success.
• The best players usually do win. Therefore, invest the vast majority of your time and energy in self development. Be the very best you can be, each and every day.
• Have an innovative spirit. Always look for ways to change, to improve every single thing you do. By searching for “ways”, you open yourself to additional and maybe better ideas.
• Concentrate on the giving and not the getting. Don’t waste time thinking about what others—your boss, co-workers, spouse, and neighbors—owe you. Direct
your energies to doing good for others.
• Keep your knowledge current and your skills marketable. There is no substitute for knowledge and ability. The person who continues to improve both his knowledge and his occupation skills will be ready when opportunity presents itself.
• Looking back may be the best way to get ahead. If you are not on track, look back. Determine where you deviated from your plan. Often it is not a big change that you made but, over time a relative small shift can lead to a major target miss. Correct
your error and move forward.
• Keep your actions aligned with your mission. Ask,“Does this action take me closer or move me farther away from my goal? Learn to prioritize and do high return task first.
• Take action; execute. Good intentions wont get promotions. People are paid to get results. Each day take practical actions that help you achieve your goal.
• Be a problem solver. Evaluate the facts to discover the camouflaged solution hidden within the problem. Find new and better ways to do your work.
• Never lose sight of the goal. Forget the wake, steer the boat and keep your eye on the goal.
• Identify your core values. Know you values because values are what drives behavior. You will be most successful if your values match your organizations values.
• Focus on results, not on being busy. Develop the ability to get things done; to achieve goals. Never confuse activity with results.
• Have integrity. Organizations are looking for commitment and follow through. Do what you say you are going to do. Accept responsibility and accountability for your actions, even if it is inaction.
• See the Big Picture. Success is a journey, never a destination. View your current position from a big-picture perspective. With a plan and determination to achieve your goal, you will not always be what you are today.
• Celebrate and have fun. Most successful people balance a strong work ethic with a timely victory reward celebration. Create a positive energy and spend some of it on celebrating.
THREE POINT SUCCESS SUMMATION
SUCCESS THOUGHT:
In thinking about success, two maxims quickly come to mind: 1. No matter the
economic situation, organizations can find room for people who can help them grow their top line and maximize the bottom line. 2. Individual success seekers are responsible for their own success.
SUCCESS QUOTE: “Eighty percent of success is showing up.”—Woody Allen
SUCCESS ACTION: Commit to stay the course.
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