What does it take to be successful?
Ask around and you will find different answers to the formula of success. The truth is, success leaves clues and you can achieve the success in the area you desire by observing the common qualities and principles. They are simple and considered to be common sense but most people simply do not follow them.
Sometimes, even if one is not very talented, one can succeed through determination and hard work. We have no control over luck or circumstances. But we certainly have control over how much hard work we can put in. We should do our best in every situation and not worry about the result. Usually, that takes care of itself.
To know the value of time is also important to achieve success. It is said that time is money. Loss of time means loss of opportunity. Apart from hard work, a successful person knows how to manage time. Life is short and one must not waste time. There is much to be done and one must make the best use of time.
Let me share with you one of my favorite quotes:
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
Winston S. Churchill
As stated in that quote, there are three key factors to achieve massive success in your life:
1. Prepare well
You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect. Start with the first step and keep moving. Success doesn’t happen over night. Prepare, prepare, and prepare. You must be ready to receive the success you desire. Set your sight to the destination that you want to achieve, then work and prepare for the moment when the opportunity knocks your door.
2. Working Hard
Success needs hard work. Don’t listen to these ‘get rich quick’ schemes. You need to build your character and work hard on yourself and your business to achieve greatness. Work hard and work smart. Do the right things and do them in the right way. Don’t procrastinate. Take bold actions. Work long hours and craft your legacy.
3. Learning from experience
Successful people do not see failures as failures. They see them as important learning lessons. Lessons that are capable of giving them insights to prevent such mistakes from happening again. By adopting this mindset of turning each failure into a learning lesson or opportunity, you can never fail until you yourself quit.
Over and over, I have found that the keys to success are a single piece of information, a single idea at the right time, that can change your life in the right situation. I have also learned that the great truths are simple.
Preparation, hard work and learning from your failures are the fundamentals to building your bright future. My best wishes !!