Investor's Business Daily has spent years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life. Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality.
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 sprint. 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 Numbers 1-9 won't matter.
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