The Traits Of Successful People

By Nick James

Can it really be true that someone who earns 250,000 a year or someone who appears to have the perfect lifestyle, lots of free time, and is happy all the time is 10 times smarter than someone earning 25,000 ?

It just can't be. Over the last 20 years I have met numerous rich and famous people and believe me you are probably 10 times smarter than them !

Most of them have developed the traits by accident, they have learnt them from their parents, or have learnt them from other people. For some, being successful just comes naturally, they don't know how, it just happens, a bit like a talented singer or athlete.

For a small percentage of people this works well, but the ones who really perform well are those who have recognised their talents and work on them to put them to even better use.

Even a top athlete has to sometimes adjust his or her behaviour, like the pole vaulter who, every few times knocks the bar off, gets really angry with himself and starts to stomp around. He has to learn to put it behind him, become emotionally detached from what has happened and try to make changes so it doesn't happen again. Athletes take part in mental rehearsal where they see themselves successfully completing their sport.

Have you noticed how astronauts train and rehearse again and again, underwater, so that when they get into space (where often there are no second chances) performing the actual work becomes second nature because they have practised again and again.

Well, for you and I it's no different, we can learn the same skills that successful people use, in some ways learning from scratch is better because you can identify what steps you are taking when you attempt something, and when you are successful - do you know what to do ? Repeat the same steps again !

If you want to be the best in something, there's no point in re-inventing the wheel and trying loads of new things, find someone who is already doing what you want to do and COPY WHAT THEY DO. Find yourself a mentor, it could be someone down the street, or a famous person, read biographies and autobiographies, speak to or write to these people.

It is very rare that someone has "overnight success" Most people who are successful are already working very hard and are caught in the act of being successful. Some are in the right place at the right time, but that's usually because they are hanging around in the right places with the right people. It's the difference between the person who hopes he'll meet the big boss in the lift and the other who finds out when the boss will be there and plans to 'accidentally' bump into him. They have also usually paid the price in some way.

If you are not happy with your current situation, you must change something now, your fitness, the number of hours spent in front of the tv, the people you associate with, the books you read.

If you change nothing guess where you'll in a year's time ?

Same place.

In a nutshell, these seem to be some of the traits of successful people

They have a definite idea of what it is they want

They are only interested in things that help them achieve their goals

They have the ability to totally focus on one thing at a time

They have total persistence, they do 'whatever it takes'

They are prepared to quickly make changes and adjustments

They are prepared to fail again and again, they just get up, dust themselves down and carry on

They can solve problems with emotional detachment, and not dwell on them

They can hire 'experts' to help them

The first thing you need to do is to sit down and write down what it is you want, then work out what price you have to pay to get it. It may well be that when you see the sacrifices you have to make that your current life is not too bad after all, that means you are already successful !!

Nick James is a UK based direct marketer and product developer. During the last 5 years Nick has sold in excess of £1.6 Million Pounds worth of products and services online. Subscribe to his Free Tip Of The Week email at: http://www.Nick-James.com

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Is Success A Mischievous Lover, Or A Disagreeable Hussy?

By Donald Yates

Time and Humans Experience Change. Somewhere in time, Humans seem to have lost their way. People have forgotten there true selves. What would be your response if you continually heard your son complaining that he just wasn’t good enough to be successful. That he was hampered in some way and success was for only a chosen few. What would you say to him? "Son, you can make it", or possibly "I know you have it in you to be successful". Perhaps you already are in a similar situation.

Is wisdom the answer? What piece of wisdom would you advise for him or anyone else in the same situation? Could you stand eye to eye with your son or daughter and make a rational argument for his/her future? Perhaps you could. Perhaps he would even take your advise to heart. Unfortunately in all too many cases a parent is left with unanswered questions him/herself.

Our first response is education. Get a good education and everything will naturally be all right. Even though education is important it is only a small part of the success formula.

There other factors I believe our Lord and Father, wants the same for us. He says he provides yet we don’t understand or trust the offering. We turn away from the obvious and look toward defeat and desperation. People are so filled with mistrust they won’t accept because they fear there are terms. The saying "nothing is free in life" has people afraid to thrive.

Success is good for the Soul Look what success does for people especially Christian. It teaches them to plan and make something worthwhile out of their lives. It teaches him stewardship, how to handle his bounty no matter what it is. It teaches adversity; in every success story there is some adversity. It teaches people how to be humble in the face of challenge. It teaches relationships; as family and cohorts become a motivating factor in their endeavor. And most of all, it gives a higher reverence and appreciation for Jesus Christ and our creator God, because without them, it would not be possible.

Even hardened non-believers realize and use Gods laws for success. A hidden, deep down truth is, most people are believers at heart, they are just lazy; they don’t get involved in Church because of non-belief it’s because of distraction, laziness and indifference. They just don’t get it and over the years have built up a callousness of life. It’s like computers, some people get it and some don’t but all are exposed to them.

The Inner self must be happy Over the years it has become evident that the inner person is the key to success. The satisfying of spirit is the ultimate goal in any success challenge. Materially, it doesn’t make any difference, it’s only superficial. When that deep down hunger is satisfied, that’s when you know success has been accomplished.

The law is the law Here are six of twelve laws that if followed will make you a more successful person.

1. The Law of Relationships – Imminence Relationships is the number one law of God. He wants us to experience life to its’ fullest and our relationships play a great part in that order. When we experience good relationships with those around us we naturally are happier and consequently more prospers.

2. The Law of Attentiveness We must be aware of our surroundings as well as our relationships. Being aware is spending the time necessary to attend to situations as they arise. Attentiveness broadens the scoop of attention to include the details of all conditions. Pay attention to details, is important to assure you experience all aspects of a challenge.

3. The Law of Information – knowing We live in an information age and those who don’t keep up will be left behind. Information is power and power, when correctly applied, leads to success. You must know the rules of the game before you can play it. Stay informed, and productive.

4. The Law of Human Magnetism – Attraction Magnetism is one of those obscure laws people seem to overlook. Through your demeanor, you can draw people and success to you. Your character is your brand and your brand is what is recognized by other people. In product marketing, good branding is essential to the product’s success. It’s the same with people. They must be accepted by their peers in order to tread the path of success.

5. The Law of Desire – Passion Aha, passion the love of the game, the attraction of the mind. You must have a passion for what you are doing. Donald Trump says, "Passion is essential in the quest for success." You must love your chosen field of endeavor, or else compliance will set in and destroy your efforts.

6. The Law of Fortitude – Longevity Most all successful people endured good and bad times before they became successful. Success does not happen overnight, it is a process. Success is a progressive act that occurs over a time span of days, months and years. There is no quick fix. If you are impatient, get a job, don’t chase success because you will give up before you catch it.

The fact is this, everyone is equal in the beginning. Some are born into and are exposed to success principles early in life. Some people are exposed to defeatism and become oppressed in their thinking. All are capable in the end. Success is a frame of mind an elusive lover that will leave you for another if not well attended. You must court success, being diligent and responsive to her demands.

She stands proud and self assured, waiting for a suitable suitor. She can be fickle and stubborn in her relationships, casting away even the most determined of suitors. A person who courts success must be determined and aggressive in his/her quest. He/she must not fall pray to false assurances and kisses of promises.

In the next chapter, we will discuses:

• The Law of Negotiation • The Law of obedience • The Law of perception • The law of Direction • The Law of Planning • The Law of preparedness • The Law of increase

Happy Trails

Donald Yates, Former Director of Leadership and Development for the First Baptist Church of Crossville, and Business Development coordinator for Imperial Research , is now retired but continues to engage life through self discovery. 50 mpg + Run Your Car On WATER! - - Join Successful Women

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