10 Secrets

Successful People
SECRETS OF SUCCESS

There are the people who

INSPIRE !
 Secret # 1 They Work Hard
They play hard !

They get up early, they rarely

complain, they expect performance
from others, but they expect
extraordinary performance from
themselves.
 Secret # 1 They Work Hard

Repeated, high-level success

starts with arecognition
that hard work pays off.
 Secret # 1 They Work Hard

With a little more hard work,

creativity takes you to
your
GREAT HEIGHTS.
Secret # 2 : They are incredibly curious and eager to learn.

They study, ask questions and read

constantly!
While most of them did well in school, the

difference is that they apply or take

advantage of what they learn.
 Secret # 2 : They are incredibly curious and eager to learn.

Repeated success
is not about
memorizing facts, it’s about being able to
takeinformation and create, build,
or apply it in new and important
ways.

everything about everything

 Secret # 2 : They are incredibly curious and eager to learn.

S uccessful people want to learn

everything about everything !

everything about everything

 Secret # 2 : They are incredibly curious and eager to learn.

Never stop Take learning.

classes, go back to school,
read books, join a discussion
group.
 Secret # 2 : They are incredibly curious and eager to learn.

If you are interested in a

subject, make time to learn
about it.
Keep acquiring new skills.
 Secret # 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 bartenders.
 Secret # 3 : They network.

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.
 Secret # 3 : They network.

Successful people have a rolodex

full of people who value their
friendship and return their calls.
 Secret # 3 : They network.

Communicate with people effectively.

Remember that no person is an island.
 Secret # 3 : They network.

Communicate your thoughts and

desires honestly, and encourage others
to communicate honestly with you.
Practice understanding and
motivating other people.
 Secret # 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.
 Secret # 4 : They work on themselves and never quit!

When a relationship or business deal

goes sour, they assume they can
learn from it and they expect to do
better next time.
 Secret # 4 : They work on themselves and never quit!

Successful people don’t

tolerate flaws; they fix
them!
 Secret # 4 : They work on themselves and never quit!

Take action.
Goals alone have no meaning; you need to
take action to make them real.
Don’t let fear hold you back.

"Just do it."
 Secret # 5 : They are extraordinarily creative.

They go around asking, “ Why not ?”

They see new combinations, new
possibilities, new opportunities and
challenges where others see problems or
limitations.
 Secret # 5 : They are extraordinarily creative.

They wake up in the middle of the

night yelling,

“ I’ve got it ! ”
 Secret # 5 : They are extraordinarily creative.

They ask for advice, try things out,

consult experts and amateurs, always
looking for a better, faster, cheaper
solution.

Successful people create stuff !

 Secret # 5 : They are extraordinarily creative.

Don’t be afraid to innovate; be different.

Be true to yourself, and have your own ideas.
Following the crowd is a path to mediocrity.
 Secret # 6 : They are self-reliant and take responsibility.

Incredibly successful people don’t

worry about blame, and they don’t
waste time complaining.
 Secret # 6 : They are self-reliant and take responsibility.

They make decisions and move on.

Sometimes they are criticized for taking
this to extremes.
 Secret # 6 : They are self-reliant and take responsibility.

Jimmy Carter carried his own briefcase

and a President “shouldn’t” do that !
Extremely successful people take the
initiative and accept the responsibilities
of success.
 Secret # 6 : They are self-reliant and take responsibility.

Be honest and dependable; take

responsibility for what you do.
Never cheat or lie. When you make a
promise, keep it.
When you screw up, admit it.
Secret # 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.
Secret # 7 : They are usually relaxed and keep their perspective.

Unusually successful people breath

easily, ask the right questions, and
make sound decisions, even in a
crisis.
Secret # 7 : They are usually relaxed and keep their perspective.

"But even if you don't have much control

over the hours you have to work, you can ask
yourself : In what other ways am I
bringing greater enjoyment into my life ?
Focus your attention on things you can
control."
Secret # 8 : Extremely successful people live in the present moment.

They know that “Now” is the only time

they can control.
They have a “gift” for looking people in the
eye, listening to what is being said,
enjoying a meal or playing with a child.
Secret # 8 : Extremely successful people live in the present moment.

They never seem rushed, and they

get a lot done !
They take full advantage of each
day. Successful people don’t waste
time, they use it !
Secret # 8 : Extremely successful people live in the present moment.

Focus your time and money. When you

believe in something, put your attention and
energy there.
Don’t let people or things distract
you.
Secret # 9 : Repeatedly successful people respond instantly!

When an investment isn’t working out,

they sell.
When they see an opportunity, they
make the call.
Secret # 9 : Repeatedly successful people respond instantly!

If an important relationship is
cooling down, they take time to

renew it .
Secret # 9 : Repeatedly successful people respond instantly!

When technology or a new competitor

or a change in the economic situation
requires an adjustment, they are the

first and quickest to respond.

Secret # 9 : Repeatedly successful people respond instantly!

Get all the facts, and ask for input.

This will help you make wiser
decisions.
Secret # 9 : Repeatedly successful people respond instantly!

Acknowledge your mistakes, but

don’t beat yourself up.
Learn from your mistakes.
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

They observe trends, notice changes,

see shifts, and hear the nuances that
others miss.
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

Extremely successful people live

in the present, with one eye on
the future !
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

Success is
" all in your head.

Achievement is the physical

manifestation of your success.
Manifest your success today."
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

These secrets work together in

combination, giving repeatedly
successful people a huge advantage.
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

Because insatiable
they are
learners, they can respond wisely to
change.
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

Because their personal relationships

are strong, they have a reserve of
goodwill when things go bad.
They can be learned ! Start now !
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

"Many really great achievements did not

come overnight.
Often they were preceded by many false
starts, and difficulties.
Secret # 10 : They “look over the horizon” to see the future.

You need to maintain your faith that you will

soon succeed in small things and in time in

great ones .
Never give up on your dreams! You will succeed sooner than you think!"

Thanks
Origin : DR. PHILIP E. HUMBERT

DISIGNED : NASIR