'Tis pride that pulls the country down. --William Shakespeare Pride is the single greatest hindrance to our success. That is quite a strong statement. And it is completely true. It gets us from both ends. Sometimes we are too proud to make the changes that are necessary to become more … Read more about Success Principle #8 – Pride Can Destroy Your Success
The Number 1 Universal Law of Success – Even If You Don’t Believe It
There is a lot of information out there about success. Much of it is inane blather that won't help you and might even leave you worse than were. Of course there is also a ton of good information that will really help you become more successful. The hard part is telling one from the other. It … Read more about The Number 1 Universal Law of Success – Even If You Don’t Believe It
7 Things to Think About For More Success
One thing that completely separates successful people and sets them apart from the masses of mediocrity is the way they think. Successful people react differently to their environment than most folks in a way that gives them a distinct advantage. And the reason they react differently is because they … Read more about 7 Things to Think About For More Success
7 Ways to Start Leading Yourself
A while back I pointed out that successful people are leaders. But what if you don't see yourself as a leader? How can you start to become one? The military is one organization that excels at creating leadership. They have to be. For them creating top notch leadership is critical to their success … Read more about 7 Ways to Start Leading Yourself
Success Principle #7 – Successful People Find Successful Organizations
If you spend any amount of time looking at the lives of successful people, one of the common threads you will find is that they tend to be members of successful organizations. Now sometimes folks find themselves joining an organization that had just the right environment and they become … Read more about Success Principle #7 – Successful People Find Successful Organizations
The Number One Reason The Rich Get Richer
A few years ago I was working for a company that was struggling financially. We all knew things were not going well for the company. It was in the transportation sector and the downturn that part of our economy suffered after 9/11 was just enough to push the weak company over the edge. I had seen … Read more about The Number One Reason The Rich Get Richer
One Thing Conventional Wisdom Gets Wrong About Success
Do you crave more success than you have yet achieved? Do you know deep in your being that you were meant for something bigger but just can't seem to break free of the rut you find yourself in? There is one thing that we are told over and over again from the time we are small children that gets … Read more about One Thing Conventional Wisdom Gets Wrong About Success
Success Principle #6 – Successful People Overcome Fear
Everyone is afraid of something. And most of us have bunches of little fears, worries and apprehensions that we walk around with every day. Some are bigger than others. And some are more rational than others. One of the things that separates successful people from the wallowing masses trapped in … Read more about Success Principle #6 – Successful People Overcome Fear
Getting Rich While Having Fun
One of the principles I've seen looking at the lives of extraordinarily successful people is that the vast majority of them really seem to love what they do. They are very dedicated and often work long hours at their chosen field, but usually seem to have fun along the way. Steven Scott, in his … Read more about Getting Rich While Having Fun
Feeding Your Spirit For Success
If you are looking for some quick, pop a pill, stick it in the microwave, pay at the pump, drive through, instant messaging, Blackberry, magic ingredient for success, then let me save you some time. Hit the back button on your browser now. It doesn't exist. Even Jesus Christ himself, whose … Read more about Feeding Your Spirit For Success
Success Principle #5 – Successful People are Readers
I have enjoyed reading as far back as I can remember. I grew up as an only child and was one of those geeky kids who read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trillogy before he was 10. So when I heard motivational speakers say things like "Leaders are Readers" it was easy for me to buy in. I … Read more about Success Principle #5 – Successful People are Readers
Six Ways to Make People Like You
Most of us want to be liked by others. The trouble that the vast masses of humanity have with this is that they run smack into their own selfishness. Because of their own self-fixation, they end up repelling the very people they want to like them. Sometimes that selfishness comes out in down … Read more about Six Ways to Make People Like You
