21 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires

[From 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires by Brian Tracy, (c) 2001]


Ah! This post looks like it'll be a little more upbeat than yesterday's. Let's read on, shall we?

1. Dream big dreams!
2. Develop a clear sense of direction
3. See yourself as self-employed
4. Do what you love to do
5. Commit to excellence
6. Develop a workaholic mentality
7. Dedicate yourself to lifelong learning
8. Pay yourself first
9. Learn every detail of your business
10. Dedicate yourself to serving others
11. Be impeccably honest with yourself and others
12. Set priorities on your activities and concentrate single-mindedly on one thing
13. Develop a reputation of speed and dependability
14. Be prepared to climb from peak to peak in your life and career
15. Practice self-discipline in all things
16. Unlock your inborn creativity
17. Get around the right people
18. Take excellent care of your physical health
19. Be decisive and action-oriented
20. Never consider the possibility of failure
21. Back everything you do with the twin qualities of persistence and determination


Hmmmm. Now I get it. I seem to only do five things on this list, and none of those five on a consistent basis. So - success is a state of mind. If you adopt these beliefs, put them into consistent practice, success, it seems, is only a matter of time. I think I get it now.

How about you?

Hmmmm?