Success: Seven Steps to Achieving More

There are many guides out there that are indicating that there is this marvelous “secret” to success. There is not. This “secret” they are speaking about is just a sham to get you intrigued enough to purchase their product or service. Success is not a secret… it’s actually fairly simple really.

I figure there are 7 distinct factors to finding success in your own life. They are:

1. Have Faith & Stay Positive

The most important thing that you can do on your search for success, is build a optimistic frame of mind and have faith that you will get to where you wish to go. Frequently, people are unable to consider an event or circumstance turning out the way they want it to. They only see a negative end-result. You cannot think along these lines. Not if you’d like to do well. At times, even when it appears as if circumstances can’t turn out good, you have to find ways that it can. That’s faith. That’s possessing a good mentality. Use your imagination if you need to!

Some children are discouraged from a young age caused by inadequate guidance. Once others get older, they’re made aware of this world that lets us know that we aren’t able to accomplish this, or we aren’t good enough for that and, in turn, our power to be imaginative and count on good things vanishes. But it can be brought back! All you’ve got to do is have formidable faith and use your creativeness!

2. Be Enthusiastic

In the past, I have found it does not matter what work I’ve had, I have always been able to find one thing I did not like about it. Part of this problem was my lack of excitement for the work I did. Thankfully, I’ve discovered the potency of enthusiastic action.

You HAVE to be enthusiastic if you wish to find success. Those that have enthusiasm are always prepared to offer more and work harder. Why? Well, it’s simple… they do not focus on those minor negative issues that many individuals see in their employment.

Those negatives are super easy to find should you look for them and they can easily consume you to the point of failure, if you focus enough on them. Similarly, enthusiastic people see the positive things and therefore are pleased to be so lucky to perform such rewarding work. This is exactly opposite of finding the negatives in a job. Any time you find the good and concentrate on it, good things will happen. It is the law of the Universe. What you look for, and everything you make it a staple to target, you can expect to receive.

3. Have Courage To Take Chances

When you see what you have been longing for, get it! When an innovative idea comes to you, explore it! That is how you get your imagination back. You must take chances.

Most people do not even recognize that they have an imagination or creative ability, because when those creative thoughts or ingenious ideas pop in their head, they scold themselves because of it. “They are certainly not realistic,” they may say. However, those are the most authentic ideas you can possibly have and by not exploring them, you neglect your golden opportunity.

4. Go Above & Beyond

You’ve got to think big. You have got to dream large. You’ve got to do more and become more.

Go the extra mile. Climb a little higher. Work just a little harder. Laugh just a little louder. Don’t just put in an attempt. Give it everything you have.

5. Work To Serve Others

This doesn’t mean go out and wait hand and foot on someone. This means, that whatever you do, take action with the goal of aiding others. You could possibly invent something that improves the lives of others. You could begin a small business that provides a high-quality service at an easily affordable price. Whatever you decide to do, don’t work for money. Work to improve the lives of the people around you.

Whether you’re a farmer, a business person, a school teacher, a coach, a politician, a truck driver, a lumberjack, or whatever you are, when you look to serve others in your work, you will find more success. Quite simply, do not work for your income. Work to make a difference.

6. Be Persistent

In order to find success, you have to do something that a lot of people never do. You have to persist until the end. No giving up, no backing down. You’re in it to win it, or you’re not in it at all. This is the mental attitude you have to take with you.

Sure, you are going to get knocked down and yes, obstacles are going to obstruct your path. Many people will also tell you that your path is unachievable. That’s fine… because you’re going to get back up, you’re going to ignore what they say and you are going to go up that mountain anyways. That is how you persevere, and that is how you find success.

7. Be Thankful

There is not a being on this world who has best command over their life. Our life is our gift and we must be grateful that we have it. So, give thanks for every good thing in your life. Your family, your home, your job, your friends… give thanks to God for them. If you can’t help but find negatives, thank God for the lessons they have provided you with and thank God for the ability to overcome them.

Leading a successful and satisfying life is an essential thing for all people to do. For additional information on finding success, please follow the link for additional reading.