The Pillars of Success

Success is desired by the majority of the human population. But what exactly is success?

Success means different things to different people. We must always remember that, and not be quick to judge others and their views of success.
One persons idea of success is having their own family, home with the white picket fence included. To another, their idea of success may be becoming an entrepreneur and leading a very fast paced, business oriented life.

And to yet another individual, success may simply be leading a simple life, focused on their faith or religion and enjoying every moment that they are alive.

Do you see how different we all are? Success may mean the achievement of your goals, but the goals of every human being differs drastically.
So if we all desire success, but have different goals, there must be some common elements of behaviour that would enable us to achieve those goals.

The common elements are discipline, focus, persistence/perseverance, joy, optimism, the ability to adapt, motivation and assertiveness.

Discipline: The ability to do the same activity or task every day or at regular intervals. By mastering this element, you can become successful very quickly at whatever you choose. Discipline is what makes it happen!

Focus: Having a laser sharp focus helps you to "tune out" the distractions of the world and pay attention to only the tasks you need to do. Too often we get distracted by the outside world, our friends, parties, clubs, activities etc.

Persistence/Perseverance: To keep at something even though it does not give immediate gratification is a quality that is rare to come by. Those who train themselves to never give up are the only ones on the finish line! Make sure that person is you.

Ability to Adapt: Even though you must strive to be persistent and persevere, you must at the same time be able to realize when your plan is not working. You must keep aware of your environment and the events that affect your goals. The ability to adapt to changing situations is golden. Stay awake! Look around and take note of what is going on NOW. It is only by doing this that you are able to alter your plan for faster success.

Joy and Optimism: A person who is always serious has no time to smell the roses. What is the point of fulfilling goals when you forget that life is magical and beautiful? What about your internal joy? Remember to maintain your relationships with those you love. It will give you the fuel to keep going.

Motivation: Have you ever gotten so caught up in what you are doing that you forget the reason why you even started? Make sure to have your reason, i.e. motivation in front of you every day. Whether it be your spouse, daughter, son or even the thought of total financial freedom. Images or words that represent your motivation should be at the forefront of your work space. You won't get anywhere if you can't remember why you want to go there in the first place.

Assertiveness: This is what pushes you out in 1st place. Be assertive; know who you are and what you want. Chase after your dreams like an Olympic athlete. If you want gold, you've got to grab it.

These elements are the pillars of success. Master these and you will be guaranteed to succeed at whatever your heart, body, mind and soul desires.
Always follow your dreams...

Live long and prosper!