Seven Elements of Success
Each of these skills or elements can and should be learned by everyone! There are no “secrets” of success! Talent, family and
luck have little to do with it. Highly successful people know what they want, are very motivated and use their networks, hard work, patience, determination and discipline to achieve outstanding results. So can you!
1. Self-awareness.
a. Understand yourself.
b. Know your values and goals.
c. Acknowledge your mistakes.
d. Be optimistic about the future
2. Specific Goal Setting.
a. Write down your goals it really works! Successful people always do it!
b. Have a plan to accomplish goals … stick to it!
3. Use Powerful Networks.
a. Success is the result of partnering with many people.
b. Find and learn from a mentor … someone already doing
what you want to do!
4. Be Idealistic.
a. Want to make a difference in life.
b. Fulfill a life-purpose, or pursue a dream.
c. Give value to others … be helpful and unselfish.
5. Be Intensely Pragmatic.
a. Use practical tools to help you reach your goals.
b. Be solution focused.
c. Use modern current technology, information, and skills.
6. Be Highly Curious.
a. Try to learn about everything around you, especially your
current pursuit.
b. Be up to speed on politics and religion.
c. Earn your doctorate in “real life”.
7. Be very Disciplined and Determined.
a. Don’t waste time, and don’t lie to yourself.
b. Be precise in your actions and very clear in your
communications.
c. Don’t allow failure to derail you … keep working at it!
