Seven principles to becoming successful
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This post briefly outlines seven principles to becoming successful – taken from the book. See how it resonates with where you are currently at. [ Seven principles to becoming successful ]
If you want to become successful with your life then consider applying the following principles:. The survey was linked to developing a project or business enterprise, but in essence it can be also applied to a successful approach to fulfilling your life, your dreams.
Principle 1. Get out of the ‘blame game’ – take responsibility
You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘a bad workman blames his own tools’. On one level this is literally referring to say, a carpenter complaining that his or her dovetail joints (does anyone still make these?) are not as well made as they could be, due to their saw being blunt. [ Seven principles to becoming successful ]
But of course in other respects the ‘tools’ could well be people, our friends, our partners, our family, the people who live next door, or our work colleagues that are to blame for our situation. It could be the company we work for. It could extend out to our government.
Principle 2. Know who you are and what gives meaning to your life
In Ancient Greece, at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, the Greek words for ‘Know Thyself‘ were inscribed. To know who one truly is and live by that knowledge is the obvious interpretation.
It means knowing your abilities, and also knowing your limitations. It also means knowing what you want from life, your passion, and being prepared to follow your own star – not to be led so easily by others.
Principle 3. Plan ahead – have a business or project plan
Have a plan of action for your project or enterprise. Don’t for a minute think it will all fall into place – it won’t! Have a plan of action for where you want to be in say five years time. Include any training you will need to meet your objectives.
Principle 4. Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone
What often separates successful people from the unsuccessful is that they believe passionately in what they are doing. Most people are happy to go through the week with as little stress or problems as possible.
When you choose to live your life with direction and purpose, your main concern is succeeding with your objectives, your goals, which may well call on you to go that extra mile, putting in those extra hours, leaving behind safe 9 to 5 routines, doing things you never thought you would have to do or be capable of doing.
Principle 5. Become an authority
Aim to become the expert, an authority in your field of interest. Become disciplined, thorough and punctual. Keep account of your activities, projections and spending – keep a log, keep accounts, list your incomings and outgoings.
If you want to be successful you need to take what you offer seriously, and be professional about it. Strive to be the best at what you do, and do everything you need to improve. Check out the competition in your field and endeavour to be better, the best.
Principle 6. Make ‘giving up’ not an option – and be in it for the long game
You must be fully committed to your project, your enterprise. Given that you are realistic and happy your plan is achievable. Given you are passionate about your goals and are ready to take that step to initiate heading towards them. Given you are ready to begin, then make the commitment, and make ‘giving-up’ a No-No as part of your credo. [ Seven principles to becoming successful ]
Principle 7. Keep your eye on the ball
In other words, stay focussed on your goals, and avoid becoming distracted. Usually a lot of enthusiasm and energy goes into initiating a new plan of action but once underway it can become attractive to relax in one’s efforts – perhaps even more so when facing early setbacks and knocks at the coal face.
Final comment – Be Ready!?
If you are ready to pursue your dream, your enterprise, then do it now! Â
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