by Jesse Ford for Reach for Happy

You are only as good as what you know today.

How is it that two people can begin a year like this exactly the same – and by the end of the year one of them is a resounding success and the other is just where they started the year or worse off? The answer lies in what one person has mastered and the other has not. The ordinary person did not have the mental discipline to move in a certain direction, and did not have the will to stay the course.

On the other hand, the person who ends up the year more than a million times where he or she started had the mental discipline, the will, and desire to succeed, and decided to be proactive about it. I remember when I first started using the word “proactive” it was one of those buzz words consultants threw about at the time. It has become a part of the way I live and what I teach.

You see to succeed, I mean really succeed and to look back 12 months from now and be absolutely amazed at what you have achieved requires that you become proactive and master certain things.
Here are the 6 Things You Need to Master to Amaze Yourself by your own success

Time Management:

Getting great output out of your time requires a skill and it can be learned. There are techniques developed by the masters which absolutely work. Do you know that it is possible to achieve in a week what it takes ordinary people a month to accomplish?

Goal Setting:

A goal is a desired result; it is measurable and observable so you will definitely know when you have achieved it. It is not a wish list or New Year resolution. It is a defined specific measurable objective that you want to achieve which you set. Goals are the foundation and structure that support your success.

Discipline:

This is definitely a muscle that you need to work out to achieve great success. There is something in the life of each individual that they have to become disciplined about to succeed. Of course there are general elements but individually you know what it is you need institute in your life and be disciplined about, and create boundaries so that you can achieve the success you want.

Gaining Knowledge:

Knowledge is power; no doubt you have heard that a million times. You are only as good as what you know today. It’s amazing what the human brain can accomplish. Your brain has elasticity and plasticity and throughout your life your brain builds new connections and that is why you can be smarter and more knowledgeable tomorrow than you were yesterday. Maximize the power of your brain and gain knowledge to increase your capacity. Your success depends on it!

Speaking, Communicating, Especially Speaking on Your Feet:

I attended a Leadership Development course a couple of years ago in a business school and something that stood out for me was the subject of the leader as a communicator. It turns out that the most productive leaders are the ones who can communicate to people, inspire people, and are understood by the people they communicate to. They also can speak on their feet. As you know, it is a skill that can be polished or learned from scratch.

Money Making:

For some people money making comes naturally to them as they seem to attract wealth. In business they have the midas touch and anything they touch turns to gold. At least that is what I thought before I understood The Law of Attraction and wealth creation principles. Like causes always produce like effects. There are laws of the Universe and the people who have achieved success have obeyed these laws knowingly or unknowingly.

The great news is that these 6 things you need to master to be successful are vital to your success and can be learned and mastered using techniques developed by the masters. You can learn how to master these 6 essentials from the success tools developed by the masters. These success tools can be accessed by going to the page SuccessTools @ Reach for Happy.

To your success.

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Jesse Ford is a developer, author, and publisher. His interest and expertise is new thought, spirituality, personal development, and utilizing your inner power. Visit www.reachforhappy.com to get more information, tools, and resources that can guide and help you to create  a brighter, happier, and more fulfilling life.

 

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