Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Wisdom from Investors Business Daily

IBD's 10 Secrets To Success

1. How you think is everything: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment.

2. Decide upon your true dreams and goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.

3. Take Action: Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started now. Just do it.

4. Never Stop Learning: Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills.

5. Be Persistent and Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a spirit. Never give up.

6. Learn to Analyze Details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.

7. Focus Your Time and Money: Don't let other people or things distract you.

8. Don't Be Afraid to Innovate; Be Different: Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.

9. Deal and Communicate with People Effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motive others.

10. Be Honest and Dependable; Take Responsibility: Otherwise, Numbers 1-9 won't matter.

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