The Formula for Success

The Formula for Success

Positive Mental Attitude/Drive
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Avoiding Negativity
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Planning/Goal Setting
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Persistency
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Consistency
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Never Giving Up = SUCCESS

Too often people are one step away from Success when they fall short because they are missing a piece of this Success Formula.

When studying and following the strategies and tips from literally hundreds successful individuals, this formula continues to be the key to their personal success and the Successful people they have studied & documented.

If one looks in their life, he or she can find dozens of examples of how they succeeded because they followed this formula. The same holds true for he or she when one ultimately failed because they didn’t have the right attitude or they were not consistent on following their schedule and procrastinated at times.

Ask oneself before you begin a new journey and as you continue to travel down the road, “Am I sticking with the formula?” If one is forgetting a piece, stop for a moment and take the time to evaluate and make the necessary changes to get back on track.

How does one develop and sustain a Positive Mental Attitude with Success University? Begin by starting your day off by reading a positive article, quote, or listening to a SU course. This will set the tone for your day. Even if it’s just a couple minutes this can make a huge difference.

How does one Avoid Negativity? Avoid thinking about the things one doesn’t have, the people one wishes they could be around, the bills that are plaguing your life, the job you hate, etc.

Instead, focus on the great things that are happening in one’s life. Think about the fact that one has a home, a car that runs, relationships that are great, etc.

Avoid those people that are energy suckers. Work toward creating new relationship with those people that are positive, uplifting and in a higher level of success that one wants to achieve. For example, avoid the negative gossip at the coffee pot at work. This is only a waste of time and usually results in someone getting hurt.

How does one Plan and Set Goals? When one plans and set goals, look at all areas of your life:

1. Financial
2. Home
3. Social
4. Spiritual
5. Health
6. Education

Step 1: Create a goal journal, write down detailed aspects of the goal and be sure to write down why one specifically wants that goal. This will allow one to stay focused and motivated towards the goal and allow for any modifications as they travel through life.

Step 2: Make sure that one has a proper balance and if something is out of balance just be aware that it is because one is working on a specific goal in one of the other areas.

Step 3: Celebrate success as one’s goals are obtained. This leads back to a renewed healthy Positive Mental Attitude.

How does one become Persistent? Persistence is an attribute that must be practiced. It is often said that a sell is made because one was persistent and would not let the word, "No," stand in their way. The key is to keep going no matter what, continue trying one’s best.

When one runs into an obstacle and gets knocked down. Get right back on one's feet and keep trying. It’s called practice and people’s learning curves are different so realize that it’s only a matter of time tell one reaches their target.

How does one become Consistent? Consistency is a matter of developing habits. Some people may get lucky and score a couple successes, but it is through creating a consistent work ethic that success will be created often.

Some experts say it takes 30 days of doing something to create a habit and make it a part of ones everyday life; however others say it can take a year to really become consistent in doing an activity. AVOID PROCRASTINATION and just begin right away with the task at hand.

How does one keep on keeping on and Never Give Up? It can be an overwhelming challenge not to give up at times. The finish line can seem like miles away. However these challenges and obstacles are all part of the fun and the process. Success is not easy, one must constantly work on it.

The bottom line is the only way you lose is by quitting. Continue to drive on with all your passion and enthusiasm. Realize that what one’s mind and soul can imagine, the body can truly create and bring forth into existence.

One must first believe in themselves. Second, they most believe in what they are planning on doing. Lastly, they must take ACTION.

Remember to follow these ingredients to this Success Formula in all areas of one’s life and the Road to Success will be fun, exciting, and filled with Happiness and Joy.

© Mike Ward 2006