Success
is a choice. You must decide what you want, why you want it, and how you plan
to achieve it. No one else can, will, or should do that for you.
2.
Thou Shall Stay Focused
A
close relative to being decisive, but your ability to sustain your focus from
beginning to end determines the timing and condition of your outcomes.
3.
Thou Shall Welcome Failure
The
fundamental question is not whether you should accept failure. You have no choice
but to expect it as a temporary condition on the path way of progress. Rather,
the question is how to anticipate failure and redirect resources to grow from
the experience.
4.
Thou Shall Write Down Thy Goals
Your
mind while blessed with permanent memory is cursed with lousy recall. People forget
things. Avoid the temptation of being cute; Write down your goals.
5.
Thou Shall Plan Thoroughly
Planning
saves 10 to 1 in execution. Proper planning prevents poor performance.
6.
Thou Shall Involve Others
Nobody
goes through life alone. Establish your own "Personal Board of Directors", people
whose wisdom, knowledge and character you respect to help you achieve your goals.
7.
Thou Shall Take Purposeful Action
Success
is not a spectator sport - achievement demands action. You cannot expect to arrive
at success without having made the trip.
8.
Thou Shall Reward Thyself
Rewards
work! Think of what you will give yourself as a result of your hard work, focus
and persistence - you deserve it!
9.
Thou Shall Inspect What Thy Expect
The
Shelf life of all plans is limited. No plan holds up against opposition. Everything
changes. Therefore inspect frequently and closely, it's an insurance policy on
your success.
10.
Thou Shall Maintain Personal Integrity
Maintain
your commitment to your commitment. Set your goals, promise yourself that you
will achieve them. Eliminate wiggle room and excuses. That's personal integrity!
