Investor Business Daily Secrets to Success

Thought I'd share with you.

1. How you think is Everything: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of the 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. 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 spring.  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 motivate others.

10. Be honest and dependable; Take responsibility: Otherwise, Number 1-9 won't matter.