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July 2007 |
Vol. IV - Issue III |
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Words of Wisdom“Success without
honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't
taste good." ~
Call Lee today!
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We have all read about people who are successful briefly.
They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie...and
then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes
who achieve extraordinary success, at the cost of their own lives. These
examples do not inspire me!
My focus and fascination is with people who seem to do well in many
areas of life, and do it over and over through a lifetime. In entertainment,
I think of Paul Newman and Bill Cosby. In business, I think of Ben and
Jerry (the ice cream moguls) and a local business owner who is famous
for the money he gives to children’s charities. We all know examples
of people who go from one success to another.
These are the people who inspire me. I’ve studied them, and I’ve noticed
they have the following traits in common:
1.
They
work hard. Yes, they play hard,
too. They get up early, they rarely complain, they expect performance
from others, but they expect extraordinary performance from themselves.
Repeated, high-level success starts with a recognition that hard work
pays off.
2.
They
are incredibly curious and eager to learn. They study, ask questions
and read – constantly. An interesting point, however: While most of
them did well in school, the difference is that they apply or take advantage
of what they learn. Repeated success is not about memorizing facts,
it’s about being able to take information and create, build, or apply
it in new and important ways. Successful people want to learn everything
about everything.
3.
They
network . They know lots of people,
and they know lots of different kinds of people. They listen to friends,
neighbors, co-workers and bus drivers. They don’t have to be "the life
of the party", in fact many are quiet, even shy, but they value people
and they value relationships. Successful people have a database full
of people who value their friendship and return their calls.
4.
They
work on themselves and never quit.
While the "over-night
wonders" become arrogant and quickly disappear, really successful people
work on their personality, their leadership skills, management skills,
and every other detail of life. When a relationship or business deal
goes sour, they assume they can learn from it and they expect to do
better next time. Successful people don’t tolerate flaws; they fix them!
5.
They
are extraordinarly creative. They go around asking,
"Why not?" They see new combinations, new possibilities, new
opportunities and challenges where others see problems or limitations.
They wake up in the middle of the night yelling, "I’ve got it!"
They ask for advice, try things out, consult experts and amateurs, always
looking for a better, faster, cheaper solution. Successful people create
stuff.
6.
They
are self reliant and take responsibility. Incredibly successful people don’t worry about
blame, and they don’t waste time complaining. They make decisions and
move on. Sometimes they are criticized for taking this to extremes.
Extremely successful people take the initiative and accept the responsibilities
of success.
7.
They
are usually relaxed and keep their perspective. Even in times of stress
or turmoil, highly successful people keep their balance, they know the
value of timing, humor, and patience. They rarely panic or make decisions
on impulse. Unusually successful people breathe easily, ask the right
questions, and make sound decisions, even in a crisis.
9. They "look over the horizon" to see the future. They observe trends, notice changes, see shifts, and hear the nuances that others miss. Extremely successful people live in the present, with one eye on the future.
10.
Repeatedly successful people respond instantly. When an investment isn’t
working out, they sell. When they see an opportunity, they make the
call. If an important relationship is cooling down, they take time to
renew it. When technology or a new competitor or a change in the economic
situation requires an adjustment, they are the first and quickest to
respond.
By Dr. Philip E. Humbert. He has over 300 free articles,
tools and resources for your success. It's all on his website at: http://www.philiphumbert.com
These
traits work together in combination, giving repeatedly successful people
a huge advantage. Because they are insatiable learners, they can respond
wisely to change. Because their personal relationships are strong, they
have good advisors, and a reserve of goodwill when things go bad.
None of these traits are genetic! They can be learned. They are free
and they are skills you can use. Start now! Here’s to your extraordinary
success~
Warmly,
Lee Sumner is a Certified Professional Coach who has successfully assisted hundreds of people in creating high-quality lives. She is President of No Limits Coaching and is a member of the International Coach Federation.
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