Simple Steps to Succeed in Life

Everybody wants to succeed in life and get a load of all the things that makes life worthy to live. To succeed in life you need more than just determination, you would need as much motivation that you can get from either the people around you or the things that you usually do.

If you want to succeed in life you definitely have to get rid of that shilly-shally. What you can do today, do not leave it for tomorrow. You will find a lot of obstacles that you would come across while you search for true success, but once you get a hold of it, you definitely would not let go of it.

Here are some key points for you to look into when looking forward to succeed in life.

1. Leave the past behind and be ready with the near future. You have nothing to lose when you do this, some are really afraid of leaving their past experiences, to succeed, you need to forget the past and live for the future. Unless you do that, you cannot proceed to the other steps.

2. Set your goals on what you want to get accomplished. It's not that easy to pull yourself up when you feel that everything has gone bad in your life. However, you can start all over by creating new goals, and make it to the point that these goals can be achievable by you.

3. Follow your dreams and build your foundations. You have dreams and these dreams are significant of what you want to accomplish in the near future. If you already have set up your goals, then you can definitely picture what your future is, now you need to build foundations, and these foundations should be strong enough to keep you going with no hesitations.

4. Get out from your comfort zone. Those who aim to achieve the best of what they can be, should get out from their comfort zone. Whereas, to succeed in life you need to improve and grow, you would not be able to do this while you are in that crib. Get my point?

5. Exert more effort in what you are doing and make it better. In aiming to succeed you have to give everything your best. If your past has aggravating experiences, this time around you should have accomplishments, triumph and victory, and that is all because you did your best and you did everything that you could do to make it to the top.

6. Believe in what you can do. Nobody else would start believing you but yourself. If you don't believe that you can do more that you can right now, who would? It is essential that you know yourself and up to what extent can you give, this way you will be able to evaluate your competencies in whatever task that will be given to you.

Now that you know this, all you have to do is to keep these steps in mind and perform them accordingly. You may find some other principles that you can add in to make sure that you hit your target. But as soon as you are up there, do not forget to humble yourself, because that is what made successful people who they are right now, and you better remember all of these from now on.

How to achieve Whatever You Want From Life!

Did you know that virtually everything in your physical world started in your internal world? The car you drive, the house you live in, the job you have, and the people you love all began as ideas, thoughts, or emotions. All of us are the end result of our thoughts put into action. The reason I believe this area to be the 'most important' is because your success or failure will depend almost entirely on your mental attitude. There will be defeats, challenges, and failures, but your mindset will take you from failure to success in an instant. Most of us have heard of these concepts before but we may not be sure how to apply them in real life. Let me share with you my five step plan for success in any area of life:

I. Step 1 - Define what you want with absolute clarity - You must know what you want before you can go after it. More than just wanting a goal or ideal you must want and accept the feelings, emotions, thoughts, freedom and/or obligations that will certainly accompany your goals. Begin to think about why you want this thing, what it will mean to you and your loved ones.

• What will meeting this goal look like, feel like, and how will it change
  your life?
• Do you know what it will take to meet this objective?
• What are the costs?

Many times people want something but only think about the good things that will come from its attainment. You must be very honest about the sacrifice and hard work that will be required to attain this goal. Without question everything worthwhile will require sacrifice.

II. Step 2 - Commit to it with a 'burning desire' - Once you decide what you want you must absolutely commit to it with intense passion. You cannot just wish or merely hope for success. There are people everywhere that have hopes, idle curiosity, or wishes. You will never be able to make it through the difficult times of doubt, frustration, and failure if you are fueled only with hopes or wishes. You must want the attainment of your objective with a very strong desire and be unstoppable in your pursuit.

What is a burning desire? A burning desire is one that keeps you up at night and its thoughts will make you jump out of bed in the morning. It is a desire that drives the majority of your conscious thoughts and actions during the day. That is 'burning desire'. If you want to strengthen your desire and the likelihood of your success then write your goal down and speak it to yourself aloud at night before you retire and in the morning upon awakening. When you speak of your goal you should speak as though it has already occurred. Your mind does not know the difference between what you think and reality. Soon your mind will find new and creative ways to make your external world align with your internal world. When you reach this point success is very near.

III. Step 3 - Always put action behind your desires - You must always be thinking of one thing: ACTION, ACTION, ACTION! Napoleon Hill once said that, "Faith without deeds is dead". You must act because only action will take the desire from your mind and transform it into reality. Think of all the things you must do to attain your goal and start doing them. Do not worry if they are small things or large things just start doing something right now!

• Shouldn't I call ABC title company to get more information?
• Do you have to re-read that section of that course collecting dust on your
  bookshelf?
• Shouldn't you email the author of that product you purchased to resolve your
  questions?

If you can get in the habit of doing five action items a day which relate to your goal you will be on your way. Your commitment to these items must be rock solid. The momentum of performing small tasks and continually accomplishing them will build your confidence and your certainty of success.

IV. Step 4 - Measure the results of your actions - We have all heard of people with a lot of motivation, desire, and action but strangely they never seem to get beyond their current position in life. The reason is that they are not reading the 'writing on the wall.' You must be able to step back from your actions and view the results with an unbiased eye. You must be honest and critical in order to determine if your actions are producing the desired result. Many times people become so focused on actions that they forget that it is not the act of doing something that is the prize, rather the result of the action is important. Use this checklist if you have been struggling with a problem or issue and no resolution seems likely:

Am I acting as effectively as I possibly can? - Ask yourself these questions: Are there other ways to accomplish what you want? Have I tried these other ways? What could I change about my approach to this issue? What is the weakest link my plan or methodology? What is really holding me back? When you find the true barrier to your success then simply brainstorm in your mind or the mind of others to search for an additional method to reach your objective. This method may seem very simplistic but don't dismiss it. Remember that once we rid ourselves of the pain and worry of failure the path our goals becomes a very precise methodology. This success methodology has been proven to work throughout time.

Have I tried to help others resolve their problems? - This may seem like the last thing in the world to some people especially when they are just trying to handle a complex, energy draining problem of their own. Regardless of what you may think it has been proven to me that helping others with their challenges has led me to my own answers. The reason, I believe is that most of the time we have the answers in our subconscious mind. When you take the time to help others you remove yourself (hopefully) from the clatter of your own mind. That 'clatter' is what keeps you from hearing the answer. Have you ever gone to bed with a question or problem in your mind and then awoke the next morning to find the answer awaits you? This is another example of your subconscious mind having or formulating the answer when your conscious mind stepped out of the way.

Have you spoken with people who have done what you are trying to do? Have you sought counsel from others who have been successful in this area? Many people forget that knowledge is perhaps the most available commodity in the world today. If we all live in the Information Age then why is it that we don't take advantage of the great volumes of information and the tremendous minds of the successful businesspeople, coaches, investors, financial analysts, lawyers, and others? I believe that information is not the hardest part of the equation to success. The hardest part is consistently applying this five step process and perhaps Step 5 (detailed below).

Do you honestly believe you can attain your goals? - You must believe that you can attain your desires and goals. Are you doubtful of your ability to succeed? What do you say to yourself about your desires? Do you speak positive messages of success to yourself or do you engage in negative self talk? Remember your mind will not know the difference between your internal and external realities. If you create the internal reality you desire then your external reality will change. You must learn to speak what you want to create everyday without fail. If you follow this step soon your imaginary world will become your reality.

V. Step 5 - Never Give Up on Your Goals No Matter the Obstacles - This is without a doubt the most important aspect of this list. If you know your objective is right for you and you believe in it then don't ever give up trying. They are very few people who have risen to the dizzying heights of success without constant persistence in the face of adversity and failure. The most interesting thing about this last step is that sometimes your persistence will lead to another goal and perhaps the real purpose for your life or the real desire in your heart. When you stay committed to a goal you will develop personal strength. Soon that strength will begin to show in how you conduct yourself: the certainty with which you speak, the quickness of your step, and the confidence in your decisions. As other people recognize these traits you will find even greater successes and opportunities as you go through life

Sadly, many people don't think about continued persistence in the face of failure or adversity. Quitting early becomes a habit and part of our comfort zone. Even worse is that sometimes we fail to realize that the greatest lesson come from each failure that we undergo. Likewise the greatest exercise of our determination will come when we continue to persevere in our goals after failure has occurred. This is where successful people and unsuccessful people usually differ the most: Successful people will still fail as much or more than anyone else but they have learned to transform their failures into triumphs, learn from defeat and try again.

What will you do with this information? Will you apply it in your life and reap the rewards? I sincerely hope that you do. Although I stated earlier that this is my formula for success it has been adapted from universal laws of achievement. In some form or another this process has been used by every successful person in every endeavor or pursuit imaginable. It does not matter if they realized it or not the actions which brought them lifelong sustained success followed this outline to some degree.

Remember that continued persistence in the face of failure is the most important lesson from this article. To illustrate the importance of persistence consider that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the incandescent light bulb failed more than 10,000 times in his attempt to create the what would become the modern day light bulb. When speaking of his numerous failed attempts he said, "I had to succeed because I ran out of things that did not work." It sounds simple doesn't it? Edison had the formula and he applied it for the benefit of billions of people: Know what you want, want it with all the desire you can muster, measure your actions, and keep on trying until success finds you. I want to wish you the best of luck in your endeavors!. This is a new day for you!. Keep Reading.

The Top 10 Steps to Extraordinary Personal Wealth

It is obvious that the average Nigeria’s finances. Only 10% of us have significant savings when we hit age 60, and a majority of Nigerians have less than N1,000,000 in savings. Perhaps even more troubling, nearly one-fifth of us have a negative net worth, meaning that we owe more in debt than the total value of our combined assets. In a land of wealth and opportunity, and in an age of unlimited freedom, attaining wealth is primarily a matter of choice and determination. The following are my suggestions for rapidly increasing your personal income and wealth.

1. Develop a healthy awareness of money. Most of us either ignore our cash flow and don’t have a budget, or we think of money as a "problem". Instead, begin thinking of it as energy, as a resource and as a tool to be managed and used wisely.

2. Develop a healthy desire for money. Money is neither evil nor the source of happiness. It is a tool that can be used well or badly, but most importantly it can be used to achieve many of life’s dreams and priorities. Having more of it increases your choices, and your responsibility.

3. Develop a healthy personal foundation. It is difficult to attract or keep money if your life is in chaos. To achieve significant wealth, pay attention to your attitude, your relationships, your values and your integrity. Money tends to flow to those who are prepared to handle it well.

4. Resolve ALL addictions. Substance abuse will obviously undermine any real ability to attract and manage large amounts of money, but other addictions are equally dangerous. Addictions to shopping, drama and excitement, to power or sex or a need to have the newest gadget will all destroy freedom of choice, and your ability to handle money responsibly.

5. Spend less than you make. An obvious point that most of us ignore. Have and use a budget, track your cash flow, decide what you need compared to what you want. Unless you use credit cards as a tool to monitor your spending, avoid using them at all. If you’re living on credit, juggling one card against another, get professional help!

6. Save a significant amount. Most experts recommend paying yourself first and saving anywhere from 5% to 20% of your income. The amount or percentage that you save is probably not as important as the principle. If at first you only save 1%, make that deposit every single week, do it without fail, and congratulate yourself! Even 1% is a great beginning!

7. Cut your spending by 25%. That’s a huge amount! For most of us, it’s also entirely possible. Take your lunch, buy less junk, rent a movie instead of going to the theater, make a picnic instead of dinner at a restaurant, re-cycle and repair rather than throwing things away and buying new. Live cheaper, simpler and closer to the earth.

8. Learn the principles of investing. Most community colleges have courses on investing in stocks, real estate, commercial property and even collectibles. Pick your preference, study hard, buy smart, and let your money work for you rather than you always working for money. But, never try to get rich quick! We’re talking about investing, not speculating.

9. Develop long-term passive income. Whether this is interest from bonds, profits from a business, or residuals from your last TV commercial, develop assets that will generate positive cash flow for years to come, whether you are working or not. Rental property has been a favorite, but so are stocks and mutual funds.

10. Develop wealth consciousness! This is a conscious, specific desire to be aware of money, to have money, and to use money to reflect your values and your priorities. Some of us virtually choose poverty because of our refusal to take responsibility for how we handle money. Others, live as misers and never use money to expand their horizons and develop their lives. You can decide to have a healthy, exciting and profitable relationship with money. Choose wisely. Start today!.

Conclusion: It is the positive decisions that you make today that will determine your financial future.

HOW TO COPE IN A THRIVING ECONOMY

Since childhood, which for me occurred during the Depression, I've noticed that many people are unable to thrive even in the best of times, while others thrive even in the worst of times. The reason is that, in most cases, the thrivers understand that what happens "out there" is not nearly as important as what happens in their own thinking. There is not a great deal that an individual can do about the national economy, but there is much each of us can do about our personal economy. With this in mind, let's look at some factors that give all of us a chance to thrive, regardless of the economy.

First, we need to recognize and accept the fact that the employer and the employee are literally on the same team with the same objective: Each wants to be profitable in what he or she does. Starting with the employer, Samuel Gompers many years ago made the statement that the first responsibility of a business is to make a profit. He reasoned that if there were no profit, business would go bankrupt and every employee would be negatively affected financially and socially.

Clarence Francis, a businessman, said, "You can buy a man's time, you can buy his physical presence at a given place. You can even buy a measured number of his skilled muscular motions per hour. But you cannot buy enthusiasm, you cannot buy loyalty, you cannot buy devotion of hearts, minds or souls. You must earn these."

Question: How do you earn these things? The answer is to understand that according to the Department of Labor, 46 percent of the people who voluntarily leave their jobs do so because they do not feel respected and/or appreciated. When employers show employees respect and express appreciation on a regular basis, loyalty, commitment and enthusiasm all prevail in that person.

The late Cavett Robert said there are over three billion people who go to bed hungry every night, but there are over four billion people who go to bed hungry every night for a word of love, appreciation and respect. The message is clear: Nice people say complimentary things to producers who really do a good job (the compliment must be sincere). It has been said many times that people work for more than a raise -- they work for praise. The most effective and least expensive motivation going is recognition with a simple "thank you."

The employee then needs to understand that the prime reason he or she was hired was because the boss or owner expected to make a profit on that individual's efforts. In short, if the employee does not produce more than he or she costs, it is a losing investment for the employer. No business loaded with non-producers is going to thrive. Each individual who does not pull his or her own weight leaves that part of the load to be carried by other employees. It's one thing for this to happen occasionally, but on a regular basis, it spells disaster for the company.

Despite all the testing currently being done, something like over 70 percent of employees who lose their jobs do so because although their individual qualities, experiences and abilities were good, their ability to get along with co-workers was not good. Personality does play a part. With this in mind, it behooves the boss to keep a close eye on how a person fits into the organization. And it certainly is in the best interests of the employee to develop human relations skills that enable them to fit in with others. The result is a productive team, and a profitable one, in most cases. This means each individual will thrive regardless of what happens to the economy.

This is the gist of thriving in any economy. It's wrapped up in smart, hard work, loyalty, commitment and responsibility on the parts of both the employee and the employer.

Too many companies have wishes instead of standards. "I wish my people would make more calls," one manager told me. A standard is a measurable indicator of performance involving a consequence. If you're a manager, confront lack of sustained effort with coaching. If you're in sales, take action instead of looking for excuses. Clementine Paddleford, put it this way, "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." And also “What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself."

HOW TO IMPROVE YOURSELF AND ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS

SELF IMPROVEMENT - THE KEY TO ACHIEVING AND ACCOMPLISHING YOUR VISIONS.

From dawn to the time you the sun sets, we are usually faced with myriad of issues that need our attention. Whether at home or at our places of work, the tasks required of us can be overwhelming. In order to ease the day's activities it is important to plan your day, in short prioritize. Planning is absolutely vital for self development. If you do not plan then achieving success in life will always remain a mirage.

It is important to be alert and be able to forecast what will be trendy in future. Constantly, the world is changing in all fields and it therefore becomes important to change with the times in order to remain relevant now and in the future. Successful people in society are those who can foresee or predict what will be needed if future and go ahead to plan on how they will take advantage of the situation.

Prudent planning also involves setting goals and having a vision for tomorrow. Some people like saying that "tomorrow never comes," I completely disagree with them. This notion makes some people not to plan claiming that tomorrow will take care of it's self. Having achievable goals will direct you to the path that will lead you to your vision.

It will be futile to plan and not take steps to implement what you have set to do. Do you have plans that you have shelved arguing that you are waiting for favorable conditions so as to execute? I would suggest that you take the initiative and put the plans into action today.

Five Reasons Why people don’t take action into actualizing their dreams.

Many people read books, listen to tapes, make plans and set goals but never take action. On another front, most people often take action but never are consistent with the action taken. It is not the one time action taken that creates the result that you anticipate. It is consistent action that is congruent and toward your desired outcome that will produce the kind of results that you envisage. Your action must not be taken haphazardly if lasting and meaningful results are to be achieved. Consistency therefore, must be built into the action taken toward your goals or objectives.

The question is why is it that most people do not take the necessary action on their goals and objectives?

1. Lack of focus: This is one single factor why most people do not take action to do what they are expected to do in order to achieve the result they so much desire. In our world today there are so many things vying for your attention and the ability to stay focus on those things that will move you in the direction of your goals is critical to your success. A basic truism that I have discovered over the years as a pastor and success facilitator is that where you place your focus, the rest of your mind and emotions will gravitate.

2. Lack of clarity: Clarity is vital if you are ever going to take any meaningful step to accomplishing your objectives. When your ideas are fuzzy and unclear it only but diminish and affect your desire to take action. The truth is that most people do not have clarity of what it is they want to achieve which in the final analysis prevents them from taking action. Consequently lack of clarity disempowers a lot of people from taking action on their goals and objectives.

3. Ideas are not organized into doable: Most people that I have worked with all have brilliant ideas and great thoughts of what it is they want out of life but fail to act on them. As a result, these ideas and thoughts are never actualized because these individuals never take action on these ideas. This is so because these ideas and thoughts are not organized into doable activities. Organizing your thoughts and ideas into doable activities will help propel you into action.

4. Procrastination: This is one of the enemies of any action oriented activity. This is the tendency that most people have. They refrain from pushing forward or putting activities that should be done now on hold. This leads to a pile up of activities to the point where the task to be accomplished become daunting leading to a situation where action is never taken to do what ought to have been done to achieved the anticipated expectation.

5. Lack of a develop plan: Not having a developed plan of action will hinder any significant action taken to achieve anything. The action steps to be taken in order to get things done must be written down. This will serve as an incentive to actually do what you have to do to achieve your goals and objectives.

It is imperative to understand that what you are bringing into your life and the measure of success you will achieve are all being decided by the action you are taking right now. With that thought in mind go to work today and start taking the actions that will move you closer to achieving your goals.

You will get there!

12 REASONS WHY ONE CAN FAIL IN BUSINESS AS AN ENTREPRENEUR

Welcome to another edition of our moment of motivation, today we are going to be looking at some aspects of our daily routine as it relates to us and business world.

You have letters of intent, letters of endorsement and some high-powered personal references. Your powerpoint presentation is professional. You're getting in front of people who have lots of money, but no one is ready to give out a dime.

If this sounds like your situation, you're definitely not alone! Raising capital is not an easy task. It often takes more than just numbers and a slick sales pitch to win investors over.

Here are some less obvious observations that may be causing you to have a challenge:

You're Not Passionate About Your Business

People can tell when you're just going through the motions. It doesn't matter if the numbers show a huge financial windfall for potential investors. Many people want to see the fire in your eyes before they write the cheques.

You're Passionate About Your Business, But It Is Not Being Conveyed Strongly Enough

This could happen for several reasons. May be you've rehearsed your pitch so much that it sounds canned. May be you are so anxious to get the money that you come across. It may be as simple as trying so hard to be professional that you hide your excitement about what you're doing. Let loose, have fun, and let your excitement

become contagious!

Your Team Is Not As Strong As It Needs To Be

Do you or someone else on your team have extensive experience in your industry? Do you have a chief financial officer who knows how to protect your investor's money? Are your legal documents drawn up by experts in their respective fields of law? Be sure that you have covered all of your bases and left nothing to chance.

You Aren't Presenting Your Opportunity To The Right People

For example, people in your industry are not always the best people to approach. This may be because they know the real risk involved in what you're planning, or perhaps because they are constantly presented with safer, more secure investments. If there is a "mission" driving your company, such as saving the environment, it might be best to look for people who buy into that mission, regardless of whatever industry they are in. On the other hand, depending on your industry, people in it might be your most willing investors. This is especially true if they have contacts or resources that can help you be successful, or if your success will somehow improve their bottom line.

Friends And Family Are Often Hard To Sell

This might be because they know all of the "dirt" on you from years past. They might be familiar with other risks you've taken that failed for one reason or another. They may have trouble seeing you as the CEO of a billion naira company. Don't take it personally. It is just human nature. Seek out people who will respect you for what you are doing now!

You Lack Convincing Power

This may be your lack of confidence in your ability to take the company to great heights, or just your nervousness in making the presentation. You not only have to convince prospective investors that the company and the plan are solid, but that you are also the right person to lead it. If you are not the right person to fill the CEO position, find someone else who is. Just remember that no one is going to have the same kind of ownership mentality that you do.

Something You Are Doing Or Have Done Is Out Of Sequence

Building or growing a business requires adhering to a proven formula. Experienced businesspeople and investors know this. They know the formula as well. Changing some things in that formula is like frosting a cake before you bake it. The result can be a mess that is either difficult or impossible to clean up. Be sure that you are doing everything in the right order so that you maximize your chances for success.

You Haven't Taken Enough Of The Risk Out Of The Venture, Or At Least Shown How You Plan To Do So

The primary job of an investor is to assess risks. If an investor sees that you've put safeguards in place to protect their investment, such as protecting your intellectual property or building a strong executive team, they will be more inclined to invest. At the very least, show how you plan on using their money to minimize risks and protect their investments as much as possible.

Your Timing Is Off

You may be trying to enter an industry that is about to undergo radical changes that will leave you in the dust. You may be approaching real estate investors just as that market is hitting rock bottom.

You're Relying Too Much On Your Own Knowledge, Skills And Talents, And Not Enough On Those Of Your Team

Your inexperience shows. Be sure to emphasize how teachable you are. Tout your desire and ability to surround yourself with people who are wiser, smarter or more experienced than you are.

Your Original Ideas Are Either Not Protected, Or Not Protectable

Many investors won't put large amounts of money into an invention that is not already patented, though you can often get seed capital to pay for the patent application. There may be doubt as to whether or not that your idea is unique enough to be protected. Be sure to consult with an intellectual property attorney and get their opinion about protecting your idea in writing.

You Have Not Done Enough Market Research

There may be questions about whether enough people will want your product or service, whether your price point will be too high to be accepted by consumers, whether your competition has the market locked up etc. Be sure that you have done a thorough market study, you have documented results, and you have developed a strong and feasible marketing plan.

Master the delicate balance between confident businessperson, passionate owner, capable leader and masterful presenter, and you will greatly increase your chances of attracting investors.

You will succeed!

THE SUCCESS STRATEGIES OF SELF-MADE ACHIEVERS
Let us take a look into the attributes or principles of this creature called the eagle, as it relates to us in the journey of achieving our dreams.

This is done with a view to learning and imbibing some, nay, all of them into our lives towards self-development and a fulfilled living.

The eagle flies alone at a high altitude
The eagle is not found among sparrows or mixing with other smaller birds. The cliché that birds of a feather flock together is true here. No other bird goes to the height the eagle does. Eagles cruise at altitudes at which only eagles cruise.

And they never cruise in a flock. The Good Book records that when Moses went to commune with God on the mountain, he left the crowd at the foothill and went alone. Stay away from sparrows and ravens. Eagles fly with eagles.

2. The eagle has strong vision
Its vision is said to focus up to five kilometres from the air.

When an eagle sites prey –even a rodent – from this distance, he narrows his focus on it and sets out to get it, no matter the obstacle. The eagle will not shift his focus from his prey until he grabs it. Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle is, and you are on your way to success land.

3. The eagle eats no dead thing
Rather, he feeds on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals but not the eagle. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Do your research well always and have a listening ear to the ground.

4. When clouds gather, the eagle gets excited
It is said that the eagle is the only bird that loves the storm. The eagle uses the wings of the storm to rise and is pushed up higher. He rides higher against the storm, not with it. Once he finds the wings of the storm, the eagle stops flapping and uses the pressure of the raging storm to soar the clouds and glide.

This gives the eagle an opportunity to rest his wings. In the meantime, all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees. We can use the storms of our lives (obstacles, troubles, etc) as stepping-stones to rise to greater heights.

Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably. No cross, no crown; no pain no gain!

5. The eagle tests before he trusts
When a female eagle meets a male and they want to mate, she flies down to earth with the male pursuing her and she picks a twig. She flies back into the air with the male still pursuing her.

Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she lets the twig fall to the ground and watches it as it falls. The male chases after the twig. The faster it falls, the faster he chases after it until he reaches it and he has to catch it before it falls to the ground, then brings it back to the female eagle.

The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a much higher altitude pursued by the male until she perceives it high enough, and them drops the twig for the male to chase.

This goes on for hours, with the height increasing until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of picking the twig, which shows commitment.

YOUR LIFE DREAMS ARE ACHIEVEABLE

Life produces for only those who place a demand on it. Excusing failure is the mark of mediocre. When your goal is to be the best you were created to be, then you must give yourself a drive towards your goal.

You are the best driver of your destiny. Do you desire to be reckon as a self made achievers like Anthony Robbins, Thomas Adison, Wright brothers, Bill Gate etc. then there are some qualities that you need to have to actualize such dreams.

God’s desire for your life is the top. Check out what makes self make achievers.

WHAT MAKES SELF MADE ACHIEVERS

1. Self made achievers always consult others: In the beginning of this year, I had a goal to establish a cyber café in my state, but looking at the cost of buying all the equipment including the VSAT it was lot of money but one day, I decided to consult my mentor (Kola Owolabi) who happened to be a business coach, when I got to his office, I explained my goals to him and all the struggle to secure loan from banks but surprisingly he told me that I don’t need to loan simply because I wants to open a café, he gave me an ideas to apply and LO and BEHOLD I applied them and it works for me. Within three months I was able to setup a café without the hassles of getting loan from the bank.

2. Self made achievers will invest whatever is necessary to learn the secrets of others: To be an achiever you need to invest in timely profiting ventures such as buying books, attending seminars, buying audio tapes, research, acquiring new skills that will enhances your productive now!.

3. Self made Achievers treasure every moment they are in the presence of greatness: When you are in the presence of greatness, drop your pail in their well. You may never get a second opportunity. For instance when you are in the presence of effective mother, ask her the keys to unlocking greatness in a small child. When you talk with a lawyer, ask him the three most important things you should know about legal issues. Greatness surrounds you like winds everyday. It is your responsibility to harness it, pull it towards you and absorb it that makes you a self achiever.

4. Self made achievers pursue other uncommon achievers: Who has done what you want to do? Who has remarkable success? Do you desire to be successful in online business? Locate the top four internet marketers that are about 100 miles away from you. Schedule appointment with them. Take along with your jotter and get every information you need from him. Also research through the internet those who know what you want to know.

5. Self made achievers conduct themselves wisely in the presence of greatness: Protocol matters. How you conduct yourself may be determine whether you ever receive a second invitation. Archbishop Benson Idahosa of the blessed memory once says “It is the way you dress that you will be addressed”. Dress to show where you are going. When I was hawking an ice cream yogurt some years ago, a young man stopped and asks me what I wants to be in future? According to him, though he knew I was hawking but my dressings after hawking amazed him. Self made achievers never allow people to pity them.

6. Self made achievers are aware of their own uncommon qualities: They may not respond instantly. Their true opinions are hard to discern by anyone. They avoid impossibility, discouragement, criticisms, and procrastination towards their dreams. The pursue their vision with enthusiasm and determination.

7. Self made achievers study carefully everything that comes close to them: They study potential dangers or potential benefit and reward of their dreams. They see situations around them as hurdle or help, a bridge or a barricade; a problem or a solution etc. You must strive to continue to access them.

8. Uncommon achievers often distinguish between true motive and attitude before you ever open your mouth: They have uncommon intuition and instincts; they can read your heart a mile away because their experiences has exposed them to cunning and deceptive people.

9. Self made achievers reward those who truly respect them with continued access. It is wise if you desire to be a self made achiever to continually reward those that has been a blessing to your dream. Some could be your mentor or colleagues. Don’t fail to appreciate them.

10. Self made achievers don’t boast of their success: Those who through struggles and challenges succeed in the race of life never boast of their achievement. A.P. Giannia the owner of the world largest bank said, “I have worked without thinking of myself. This is the biggest factor in whatever success I have attained”.

Finally I you desire to be a self made achiever which I know of course you would like to be, strive to have all these qualities and I can assure you will soon be amazement to the world around you.