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10 Secrets to Success

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Victor Stachura | CATEGORIES: self improvement

What is it that makes people successful and I mean really successful compared to you or me? Are they smarter or do they work harder? Are they risk takers or have powerful and influential friends?

The financial newspaper Investors Business Daily (IBD) asked these same questions a few years ago and started a multi-year search for the answer. They studied industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to understand the traits they all had in common that contributed to their success. Reproduced here is their list of 10 Secrets to Success along with my commentary on each no-so-secret, ‘secret’.

I decided to reproduce the list here and comment on each of the traits in hopes of motivating you and myself in the process. It’s time for me to take my own advice and start on the path to my dreams. I hope to motivate you, by using myself as an example.

I originally came across this list when I was staring at some papers on a refrigerator owned by someone who was very successful – both personally and financially. My family and I had just spent the night as a guest in a great house in the suburbs of Boston. We were living life large as we played pool in the rec room, drank wine from the wine cellar, and enjoyed a dip in the hot tub. The problem was, neither of the couples in the house owned the property or the life we were pretending to have. You see, my friends were house sitting for the original owner and they had invited us to stay for the weekend.

It wasn’t until the morning after our little ‘party’ that I noticed something taped to the refrigerator – something that impacts me each time I read it. It was the IBD 10 Secrets to Success. Once my head cleared, I quickly copied them down and read them over and over again. After our vacation I made copies and posted them in my home office and inside a journal I decided to keep.

The problem was, after a couple of months I forgot about the secrets and they fell by the wayside. And so did my actions towards my goals. At the time the articles 7 Ways to Grow the Action Habit or How To Motivate Yourself – Self Motivation didn’t exist and I lost my motivation. Well, I re-discovered the list and want to share it with you now. I hope you take these not-so-secret, secrets to heart and realize your dreams – whatever they may be.

1. How You Think is Everything.

Always be positive. Think Success, not Failure. Beware of a negative environment.

This trait has to be one of the most important in the entire list. Your belief that you can accomplish your goals has to be unwavering. The moment you say to yourself “I can’t…”, then you won’t. I was always given the advice “never say I can’t” and I’d like to strike those words from the dictionary.

I’ve found that from time-to-time my attitude waivers. A mentor of mine once said “it’s ok to visit pity city, but you can’t stay and there comes a time when you need to leave”. Positive things happen to positive people.

2. Decide upon Your True Dreams and Goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.

Write down my dreams and goals? Develop a plan to reach them? You mean like a project plan? Yes, that’s exactly what this means. You may have heard the old adage: A New Years resolution that isn’t written down is just a dream, and dreams are not goals.

Goals are those concrete, measurable stepping stones of achievement that track your progress towards your dreams. My goal is to start a second career as a freelance writer – what are your goals?

3. Take Action. Goals are nothing without action.

Be like Nike and “Just do it”. I took action by reaching out and started writing. Every day I try to take some action towards my goals. It may be small, but it’s still an action. Have you taken action towards your goals?

4. Never Stop Learning: Go back to school or read books. Get training & acquire skills.

Becoming a life long learner would benefit us all and is something we should instill in our kids. It’s funny that once you’re out of school you realize how enjoyable learning can be. What have you learned today?

5. Be Persistent and Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.

I think every story of success I read entails long hard hours of work. There is no getting around this and there is no free lunch. But, if you’re working towards something that you’re passionate about, something you love – then is it really work?

6. Learn to Analyze Details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.

I think you have to strike a balance between getting all the facts and making a decision with incomplete data – both are traits of successful people. Spend time gathering details, but don’t catch ‘analysis paralysis’.

7. Focus Your Time And Money: Don’t let other people or things distract you.

Remain laser focused on your goals and surround yourself with positive people that believe in you. Don’t be distracted by the naysayer’s or tasks that are not helping you achieve your goals.

8. Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate: Be different. Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.

Follow through on that break-out idea you have. Ask yourself “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?”

9. Deal And Communicate With People Effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.

Successful people develop and nurture a network and they only do that by treating people openly, fairly and many times firmly. There is nothing wrong about being firm – just don’t cross the a-hole line. How do you deal with people?

10. Be Honest And Dependable: Take responsibility, otherwise numbers 1 – 9 won’t matter.

Enough said.

  • http://www.PowerOfMortality.com/ Patrick Mathieu

    Thanks for sharing this list!

    I would also point out that it’s very important to begin with a clear definition of what “success” means to you. Otherwise, you run the risk of ending up being an unsuccessful success.

    -Patrick

    • Bob Hones

      99% of the people will agree with this post; 1% will actually take action. That’s why we have the “haves” and “have nots.” Thank you.

      • http://kayamo.org/ bo4610

         Man you nailed it, indeed less people will take action. I was reminded of Jack Canfield’s training when he raised a fifty dollar bill and asked the audience who wants to have it and everyone just raised hands and Jack just stand there waiting for someone to go get it. He said taking action is what separates winners from losers. That training was stucked in my head forever. Gee thanks for sharing the secret to success. =)

      • http://kayamo.org/ bo4610

         Man you nailed it, indeed less people will take action. I was reminded of Jack Canfield’s training when he raised a fifty dollar bill and asked the audience who wants to have it and everyone just raised hands and Jack just stand there waiting for someone to go get it. He said taking action is what separates winners from losers. That training was stucked in my head forever. Gee thanks for sharing the secret to success. =)

    • Stu

      Patrick,
      I had that down as point 2 to be fair

  • http://www.varsityblah.com/about Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah)

    How you think is definitely everything. I wrote about it in Work in Progress:

    “One of the biggest things that held me back in life was my limiting belief about what was possible. I was always talking about how I couldn’t do this or how I couldn’t be that. Is it really surprising to see that what I believed actually came true?

    We all need to start seeing the world from a different perspective. That comes from going out everyday and keeping our eyes open to all the possibilities. It comes from learning new and exciting things that force us to stretch our minds and move outside our comfort zones.”

    • http://pickthebrain Vern Dant

      Great thoughts on the 10 Secrets

      Especially: what I believed actually came true

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      Great article as for me. It would be great to read a bit more about this theme. Thank you for sharing this info.

  • http://www.etavitom.com Etavitom

    I am so happy you found this list. Thanks for the profound wisdom! All the best in 08, Brad

  • http://www.grafittisplash.blogspot.com Saikat

    The common thread I share with you is that I too am starting a second career as a freelance writer. And its time for me also to wake up and turn my dreams into clear goals. So it felt really nice to reaaffirm whats important through this post. Of all, I think three secrets are the most important –
    Secret 1, Secret 3 and Secret 5.

    I try to take at least a small step each day come what may.
    Thanks for the article, again.

  • http://www.mysuperchargedlife.com Jeff@My Super-Charged Life

    I agree with you that the first secret has got to be the most important. This is a topic that really interests me. I am becoming more and more convinced that we are surely only limited by our own thoughts. I have just started writing myself and it is sometimes hard to stay positive. You have a nice blog and it looks like you have created some good readership. Any tips for for someone just starting out?

  • http://www.wisdomgettingloaded.com/ tracy ho

    Great motivation article,

    Thank you

    To your advance success,

    Tracy Ho

  • http://sirjorge.com/blogx sir jorge

    I’m going to take these into account for sure

  • http://afrison.com Not a Niche

    Great article! I also just wrote about the Key and Secrets to success. Richard St. John made a great presentation Secrets to Success in 8 Words and 3 minutes.

    Watch the video http://afrison.com/secrets-of-success-in-8-words-and-3-minutes/540/

    That sums up pretty much with your article.

  • http://www.smartsolutions-ezine.com adelaide

    I think it’s also important to get over fear of success itself. For many, their deepest fear is not that they are inadequate, it’s that they are powerful beyond measure.

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  • John

    Or you could just read “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. It’s an almost 80 years old book now, and it covers everything in your list in detail, and more. Cheers :)

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  • http://audiobooksinreview.com Audio Books in Review

    My weakness is #6. I am never quite sure where to go find “the details”. And, even when I get them, I’m not well-suited temporarily to long deliberations. Thus, I often end up “winging it”…which sometimes works…but I often regret that I didn’t spend a little more time on my decision.

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  • Meow J.

    I really enjoy recieving articles from this site by rss feed. Thanks for offering that option. Please keep up the good work of coming up with helful, interesting articles.I also have a goal of starting a career as a freelance writer, and I know it can be tough to find the time and energy to write when there are so many other things that have to be done on a daily basis. Good luck to you–stay motivated.

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    We are successful when we are no longer trying to achieve a better life. It means that we are content with ourselves and what we have. This could be sooner or later, or now depending on our attitude and values.

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  • Steve Upstill

    #11: Dare to Suck
    You’ll find this list in various forms, but the entry I never see is Dare To Suck. That is, you must realize, come to terms with, and find a way to turn into a positive, the reality that any long-term skill worth acquiring–whether it’s playing an instrument, writing, or making fine furniture–entails a long, exhausting period of not being very good at it. In other words, if all you have in mind is the endpoint at which the world acclaims your skill, then you’ll never make it through the wilderness of mediocrity because IT’S NOT WORTH IT. Long-term, hard-work, persistence goals only pay off in retrospect, if the endpoint is all you care about. You have to find a way to enjoy the journey.

    This sounds more negative than it is. It’s just a reminder (direly needed in an achievement-oriented culture) that being an exemplary practitioner is not the only reason for doing something. There is value in dicking around and hanging it out there. But you need to find that value for yourself. It’s the only way you’ll get through.

    • http://www.pickthebrain.com John Wesley

      I agree. Most people are far to risk-averse when it comes to trying new things and chasing opportunities.

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  • Lin Shenjia

    Thank you a lot for your tips! I am really inpired.
    It will help me a lot with my future career!

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    its all rosy and easy stuff to grasp at when you are in us but places like zim its actually difficulty and it will really be helpful if these secrets can be made more ideal for times like we have in zim where after finishing varsity the only option available is moving out of the country. how can such secrets work in a jungle

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    Superb article and instead of pasting it on my refrigerator door, I have put it on paper and inside my wallet. I read it everytime whenever I am plagued by doubts.

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  • http://gmail Prabs

    VERY THANKS.
    YOU HAVE NOT ONLY SHARED THE THINGS BUT AT THE SAME TIME
    EXPLAINED IT TOO.
    WE ALL ARE AWARE OF THESE FACTS BUT THE THING IS WE DON’T PRACTICE THEM DUE TO ONE OR THE OTHER REASONS.

    I WILL TRY MY BEST TO SEE IF IT WORKS.
    WILL INFORM YOU ABOUT THE RESULTS

    • sharmila

      THINK U R IN A BETTETR POSITION.ALWAYS THANK GOD. LIFE IS A JOURNEY,ENJOY IT.BUT UTILIE IT PROPERLY TO PROSPER IN LIFE.HAVE HOPE ON U FIRMLY.

  • sharmila

    have hope on you. if mistakes happend learn from it.say thanks to GOD U R IN A BETTETR POSITION.

  • saral sharma

    I am saral and have done my Graduation in 2007 now I suffering with my life becouse I was wested my time when I was in Educational life but still I well known that Time is not wait for anyone now I want to improve in my life I make mistakes in my English reading or writing. So could you give me some tipes over it that How can I made it possible.

  • Subramanian

    It is the best way to lead and live the life.
    Think .Act . Do..

    Don’t wait for it..

  • Subramanian

    Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you.The person who grabs opportunities wins.
    Be initiative and updated.
    This can make you move on.

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    Superb article!!What a thought,great!!!but what matters that leads to successin life is how much we implement these thoughts practically.

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    Always have a faith in your Goals
    Ask from God like Jesus said and God will give you anything you want.
    Chase your dream and never give up.
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    simply put,when the edge is gone,get out …mike reed

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    ” the high price of success is bought, paid and purchased with blood, sweat and tears.”
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  • smriti

    thnx soo much for sharing

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    Really motivating.Good insights.Success is all about applied knowledge powered by positive thinking .
    Its all about repeating the Success secrets of the greats.

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  • http://www.secretsofsuccessguide.com Tom Waddell

    Well said and to the point. Definitely the most important thing to do is “take action.” It’s the quickest and straightest path to getting what you want.

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  • miguel

    thank you all these advice i m grateful and i now the i will change my life from now, thank you so much.

  • Jim P

    Excellent list with which to live by – I sincerely believe in all 10 – for me, the power of positive thinking is the top. We cannot control what others think about us, but we can control what we think about ourselves. Thinking and acting positively will produce positive results !!! Great list Vic.

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    Thanks for the valuable article! I think life will be more tolerant if we try to think about the positive side of every event we have. Another beneficial tip, I believe, is sharing the troubling situation with the people who have the same one. Talking about the problems might release a lot of the stress resulted from them.

  • raf

    nice! thanks for sharing. in other words, mind is the key to success. just don’t forget it guys. what you think is what you are!

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  • Douceur

    wow! if only everyone read this, we’d have built ourselves true champions.

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    “Dream is Not that what U See in Sleep,,Dream mean which does not allow, you to sleep

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    That’s great . It really works. Hard work is the only key to success and nothing else

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  • Ekundayo

    It is really inspiring this is best nugget of gold could be given to someome in life.Thanks

  • WILSON

    year i appreciate your article,in life its gud to work on internal feels rather than wat people say outside abt yu

  • santhosh

    thank you

  • Anand

    Really good. Its tooooo good motivation to develop thanks for yours….

  • sudhakar

    Thankyou let me try

  • khan musa

    thats really great ….. i will avoid negative people from now onward…

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  • Dennis Baji

    Greats,Thank you.I been touched and really inspired.

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    Really it is motivation words and try to increase emotionally to us. Thank you and I really promise you I reach my goal.

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  • Lima

    Wow, these tips have not just made my day, but will make a big impact in my life. I believe it’s a great tools for me and I’m about to print it out, put copy on my fridge, in my room and give copies to my friends. Thanks for these brilliant tips.

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  • thasneem

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    i often cannot concentrate on my study. And tell me what is the value of study?

  • vithya

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  • david

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  • Sunil

    Very useful tips to get ahead in your life..

    This is what has to done, rest will happen automatically,

    Best of luck to all.

  • http://sattar.shakeel@yahoo.com SHAKEEL SATTAR BHATTI

    GOD help those who help themselves.
    Realy these 10 secrets make the man perfect.
    i m realy thankful to that personility who has introduced 10 Secrets.
    i hv been also motivated.

  • http://sattar.shakeel@yahoo.com SHAKEEL SATTAR BHATTI

    GOD help those who help themselves.
    Really these 10 secrets make the man perfect.
    i m really thankful to that personality who has introduced 10 Secrets.
    i have been also motivated.

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    wow…great post,try hard and never give up one of them to success .. and pray also very important in achieving success.

    Thanks a lot for sharing…..I’m very motivated

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    I agree with your idea at this post. It will be my motivation. I still have any problems, it still relate to the 7 number and it may include in bad habit. Most of my time are wasted in front of my PC. It’s like an addict for me. I feel very worst to manage our time. Any suggestion for me?

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  • http://life-love-success-happiness.blogspot.com/ Maria

    Focus your Time and Money
    Yes, it is true because if you make a lot of money you have to use your time effectively. However, don’t let your money will control you because time will come you will out of control because of money. So, be contented and use your money wisely and use your time very well.

    Thank you!

  • SUMIT RAWAL

    all steps are important but last
    one is the most

  • http://undyingsuccess.com Jussi

    Thanks for your writing! Sometimes it’s so difficult keep your mind focused on the goal but I’m positive and I’ll get there!! Thank you!

  • AINA DANIEL

    QUIT ITRESTING

  • VIVEK MALIK

    All these tips can change your life.
    & always remember you are a pure diamond !

  • http://Non Ochuko E Godwin

    I love to be a great and successful business man

  • http://www.secretstosuccess-review.com/ Liam

    Great article, it really made me think…

  • Michael

    I’m buying a house and have become aware of so many tricks to watch out for…especially the hidden costs

  • http://Nanaveer@hotmail.com Nas swagger

    Maintaining a positive mind really breaks u through into positive things…so lets stand up n move forward!

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  • http://www.goal.com Kitibo M Kwila

    Your secrets will make a man out of me. Thanks a million.

  • pragathi

    thank you sooooooooooooooo much

    • Vivek

      Its very gud. I will be a big businessman & motivational guru in future.

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  • ashwarya

    these points are vv gud!!:):)
    nd i wanna add an aditional point to this!!!!!*ENVISAGING*A VERY IMPORTANT ASPECT
    !!!!only if u visualise and be headstrong bout reachin ur destiny!!!ur body will automatically commence to work 4 ur goal!!!!figure out sources wich wud help u reach ur goal!!!!lastly iwanna say **just keep listenin to the songs wich makes u emotional n urges u to reach ur destiny!!!:):):):)

  • http://peekokyoutharts.org Tunji

    Good points! Above all, support ur efforts with prayers to reach there on time. God will grant us the grace to succed to His glory. Amen

  • http://peekokyoutharts.org Tunji

    Thanks, good points! Above all, support ur efforts with prayers to reach there on time. God will grant us the grace to succed to His glory. Amen

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  • SABBIR

    its really helpful to every person who wants to be succeded.

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  • Janardan

    hey thanks for u r writing
    i think when we follow each rules perdectly then the success in our
    thanks again

  • raj stranger

    alway’s keep it on maind think positive & like “nike” just do it.

    thank u

    • http://randoneapp.com/ Alexander

      You are so right about “just do it”.

      No good advice nor smart sysmet will make you successful unless YOU do something.

      It’s not an easy task to go the whole way and get something actually done.
      Lack of motivation and stress while making hard decisions can stop you anytime.

      … but I have my own system on that :)

  • raj stranger

    always positive think own mind

  • Oladepo Mathew

    Always be a positive thinker

  • aman sikka

    future is unpredicated helpful book very nice 10 secret of life

  • Ritik Srivastava

    very well said…& i will surely follow your sayings….thanks for your motivation..!!

  • Mahesh kannoli

    thank u , about ur opinions and i make my goal clearly and get suceed

  • Onyi4god

    It’s wonderful,in as much as we want to be great in life we must follow the footstep of those that has past on the way.thank u

  • Mohak Sharma

    too gud……well i’ve thot upon these things a hundered times but lack in its application………plz help me out…

  • nagarajan

    thank u i am always keep anytime

  • aleku

    that sound captivative and encourage.that hallmark of a deyon personel

  • eby

    well, this is just good and so convincing, you rock…..thank you…

  • Maria

    I was having a self pity party today, feeling like I`m doing nothing with my life. But the worse part is….no dreams, no goals. Then I got on the web in the hope I might find something to inspire me, to stir me up. And this is how I bumped into your article. Thank you for taking the time to share that with all of us. Incouraging indeed. Now I only have to find my dream, nail down my goals.

    • vtsomerov

      The responses I have read are atrocious. Here is why; the spelling and grammar is below average and the use of shorthand is grating.
      However, I can’t and won’t be derisive or obstruct your determination to succeed, as most of the responders, by name, originate from a global multi-national and multi-ethnic culture. But, I will ask for your time and effort to learn effective writing and communication as a part of your desire to achieve success.

  • abhishek

    a great guidance thank you so much for such a great tips.:)

  • http://junirullah Junirullah

    Thanks. I Like You

  • http://www.yandex.ru/1975 Taryn Apollo

    Remarkably impressive blog blurb.

  • http://nba.com Santrez

    Thanks alot man im young and alot of bad things are going on im my life and reading this makes me feel like fixing my problems

  • Ben Moses

    i love to be appreciated by everyone…..!!!!!!!!!!!! i love to being special one.!!!!!!!!!!! i love to be like me.!!!!!! i love to enjoy./…!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my dream is that i have to be THE BEST

  • Vineet

    Thanks for guide people.

  • http://Yahoomail.com Felix

    Thank so much for puting poeple through…….above all prayer and fasting is important

  • nazeer khan

    thanks a lot these are really amazing advises i have problem in #9 i didn’t think yet about this. i was very hard in communication with others that is why i face with problems some time i believe that it will help me. Thanks once again

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  • kalimuthu

    have a nice day                                                                                                                                                                              ranjith from tamil nadu

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  • Warda Ahmed

    i love this comments..

  • Anonymous

    1. Discover the quark in every atom of your life, for the absolute truth, must always be
    revealed beneath the relative truth.

    2.  Excitement is a post-card from your future-self, waiting for you to write back: 
    SO FOLLOW YOUR HIGHEST EXCITEMENT EVERYDAY
              
    3.  Expect No-thing. Receive Everything.  Expect Something-Receive No-thing  

    • Rb_decent

      good

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  • Rishadmrd

    i like it alot

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  • Tanuja Chinnu

    Iam tanuja VII Class. really it is true! i decided to change myself and i share my feelings to every one. once again iam thankful to 10 secrets.

  • Moieenuddinahmad

    Realistic and very effective

  • Hemanth Kumar Jagatha

    Thanx 4 ur info,,,,,,,,

  • Kristen

    I put all the audio filess for “your wish is your command” success secrets by Kevin Trudeau on my site for free for anyone to listen too:  
    http://www.defineyourdream.net/ 
    The audios are about the law of attraction and how to make it work for you.  I have to warn you though, each one is about an hour long…

  • Murali 1205

    thnx soo much for sharing

  • Dev Romeo

    Really well said.

    Dev Romeo

  • Dev Romeo

    Really well said.

    Dev Romeo

  • Jazmyn

    Thanks for your 10 secrets  behind the success.

  • Coolananth 9344

    really awesome

  • joseph p.martino

    ‘our lives start as a blank canvas,our choices and decisions are the colors that determine and enable us to paint our very own masterpiece.” copyright joseph p.martino

  • Rashid Aljasmi

    its really true and good points thanks for the advice my friend

  • Murugesh

    really suprb

  • Mog2gee

    Thanks for sharing

  • http://www.finlandiagroup.blogspot.com/ Kiprusoff Martti

    Excellent for me working hard and giving a lot of plan and effort is one of my key for being successful.

  • Savna92

    Thanks for sharing… :)

  • ramboruiz

    You are smart when you included the 10th secrete. Yes man I agree with that all will fail if we are not honest with our dealings.

  • Richardlikea

    I guess the biggest one is: 
    Persist. Keep on doing what you do.

     I learned from an old book about the Resistance, the negative thoughts that creep up when you want to take action. Thoughts like ‘I can’t do this’, ‘Does this really work?’, ‘I have to take a nap, I will be motivated after it’, ‘This is not for me, I don’t have the skills’ etcetera etcetera. It’s literally THIS that stops you from taking action. And we all know, you have to take little steps EVERYDAY to walk the path. The most important thing that helped me to stay motivated was MEDITATION.Meditation is one of the key thing to me when you want to achieve a goal. It gives you the opportunity to recognize that Resistance, say to it something like ‘haha, Resistance, I know that it’s you’ and keep doing it anyway.Hope I helped!

    Richard

  • Gloria Caldwell

    I like this list.

  • sintayehu

    sintayehu asfaw

    it is very nice.. thanks
    sintayehu

  • Milisela

    wow thanks for giving us such wise words because everyone want success though they ey dnt what success is and how to become a success preson.

  • Milisela

    wow thanks for giving us such wise words because everyone want success though they ey dnt what success is and how to become a success preson.

  • DODUCTAM2211991

    I CAN DO EVERYTHING ,:D

  • Shukrullah

    I am gratfull to you for sharing this list.

  • Sachin Sakhare

    Resp. Sir i am little bit confuse about step 3 because this is most crusial step of decision making. When if it creates conflict with others , then what steps to be taken.

  • LJONES0175

    tthank you, words to live by!!!!!

  • Anonymous

    Great list. There are many universal laws that govern success. It’s really not hit and miss, it is based on the systematic execution of principles that are as reliable as gravity. Thank you for sharing this. 

  • SwarnakarDhanraj

    Hey i Really got it.. I Have people around who just want to lead a simple life but i m keen and thirsty in terms of Knowledge And Wealth…. I want to Do something Memorable,splendid And all positive compliments which can be added to it

  • irfan hyder

    if you want to be successful person in your life do nothing only hardwork…because nature helps when you workhard and leave sleeping
    irfab hyder 4rm pakistan

  • Stephen_biotech

    nice

  • Stephen_biotech

    nice

  • Zaher_rock3

    Thanks A LOT 

  • Zaher_rock3

    Thanks A LOT 

  • Venkatesh1360

    The tips given looks simple but they are the keys to the success.May be all known to every one but they remind to practice and get success. More than knowing practicing  is helpful. 

  • I.r.R

    Hmmmm, success…changes you,alot. But the feeling is intense and even if it means  dissing your friends, leaving behind the people you knew, hurting some, people still wanna be successful. I DO. but in a different way. I wanna still be known as the guy who looks out for everyone but himself… still me, i’m 17 and im gonna be wayy different to everyone else…..just watch me ;)

  • Mburris2000

    Also when it comes to fear. There’s a book that entitled “Feel the fear and do it anyway”  The cover of this book states “How to turn your fear and indecision into confidence and action”. … It says, feel that fear … and just DO IT ANYWAY. It makes the point that, there is actually NOTHING TO FEAR in this world but fear itself

  • http://theduskyindianbeauty.blogspot.in/ Ritu

    that’s a very motivating article!!! thanks for sharing

    • http://theduskyindianbeauty.blogspot.in/ Ritu

      Success in a marathon and not a sprint is my mantra in life too!!

  • Fati Iq

    thank you so much sir i really feel good and independent to achieve my goal in life =)

  • Lakshu123t

    it gives  clear way to achieve success

  • Sainivalati

    There’s no secret better than this…Thanks for sharing the “Secret of Success”

  • maypangarap

    wow, those lists really inspire me..

  • http://LifeMotivationSuccess.com/ Jeremiah say

    I always like it when people mention “never stop learning,” I can’t help but just feel excited about it. Often times, I wonder “Wouldn’t the world be boring if I’d stop learning and there’s no room for improvement and growth?” Seize the day:)  

  • Simmykaur

    thankyou soooooooooo mch to share this

  • Tony

    I really want to be successful so can i help my family. I came from a poor family here in the Philippines and i’m now 24 years old, I said to myself once i start to run after my dreams there’s no holding back. I’m glad to see your article and I’m really motivated after reading  it. I will be reading this article until I memorize each line and I will think of  it every time, so that  I can always remember how I can  achieve my goals in life. I really appreciate that you shared this list. Today i’m gonna start my journey towards success. Thank you so much!

  • Tony

    I really want to be successful so can i help my family. I came from a poor family here in the Philippines and i’m now 24 years old, I said to myself once i start to run after my dreams there’s no holding back. I’m glad to see your article and I’m really motivated after reading  it. I will be reading this article until I memorize each line and I will think of  it every time, so that  I can always remember how can  I achieve my goals in life. I really appreciate that you shared this list. Today i’m gonna start my journey towards success. Thank you so much!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mike-Geary/100003904430286 Mike Geary

     Thanks You .. nice post
    http://4secretssuccess.com/

  • Surendar099

    nice i will do this

  • corsojr

    These are great questions you ask in the beginning of this piece and I fully agree with all 10 Secrets to Success listed here.  I practice these 10 Secrets daily and I would also like to add to this list “The law of Attraction.”  ”That which is like unto us is drawn” or put simply, “What we think about we attract, whether it be positive or negative.”  The Law of Attraction is the most powerful law in the universe.  This law and every law of the universe never change, and they are forever and everywhere.  We really need to be careful of what we think, for we will attract just that.  The direction of our thoughts are a choice, so if we change our thoughts, we can change our realities into what we desire them to be.

    http://www.inspiringandmotivationalwisdom.com/my-top-10-best-inspirational-books-and-motivational-books/ 

    • Aroraa1970

      U all r simply wasting time. Go and act …….action….Action……….. Action……………

  • corsojr

    These are great questions you ask in the beginning of this piece and I fully agree with all 10 Secrets to Success listed here.  I practice these 10 Secrets daily and I would also like to add to this list “The law of Attraction.”  ”That which is like unto us is drawn” or put simply, “What we think about we attract, whether it be positive or negative.”  The Law of Attraction is the most powerful law in the universe.  This law and every law of the universe never change, and they are forever and everywhere.  We really need to be careful of what we think, for we will attract just that.  The direction of our thoughts are a choice, so if we change our thoughts, we can change our realities into what we desire them to be.

    http://www.inspiringandmotivationalwisdom.com/my-top-10-best-inspirational-books-and-motivational-books/ 

  • Sarvanigaddipati

    really good tips. Everyone should really when they wake and also while going to bed.
    one thing-attempts never fail be honest in our work

  • Harikakune

    its really very good. i accept them. i m doing my level best .  i just saw some change in me

  • shuja Ahmed Rahi

    every successful person have a painful story so get pain today success tomorrow.

    shuja Ahmed Rahi
    HSE TRAINER KSA.
    shujahse@gmail.com

  • shuja Ahmed Rahi

    every successful person have a painful story so get pain today success tomorrow.

    shuja Ahmed Rahi
    HSE TRAINER KSA.
    shujahse@gmail.com

  • Thechintansoni

    Thankxxx…

  • Izharbukhari90

    Outstanding…
    i’m agree on this post of 10 secrets to success.

  • Kiikonceptsinc

    Thank you for this list. I will use it as my guidelines in my business.

  • anonymous

    this is really motivating. i am ready to work on it . it gives a clarity to the definition of success. thanx for sharing this.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sandeepsurya.shah Sandeep Kumar Shah

    Thank you for posting about very important thing for way to sucess.

  • Tewani89

    thanks for sharing

  • ayushi pant

    thanx 4 ur advice i ll definately follow!!!! :D
     

  • Suganyajothi17

    thanks for the list guys…………

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  • http://www.facebook.com/jheck.nebrida Jheck B. Nebrida

    thank you for this kind of post in browser, because it gives some idea to the people and to explore their dreams and take action..

  • http://www.facebook.com/jheck.nebrida Jheck B. Nebrida

    thank you for this kind of post in browser, because it gives some idea to the people and to explore their dreams and take action..

  • http://umain30.com/ Main Uddin

    “Right opportunity? Right time? Right skills? In all honesty.” says  by Jason Njoku (CEO of Iroko Partners), with his mouth, i too want to say that STOP wasting your time looking for easy ways to success. There has never been an easy way. Nobody will give you a million dollar because you have an idea that you think is killer. Wake up from your dreams ! If you want to be successful, you have to stay FOCUSED; build what you have to build, experiment, study, improve and pivot. Then you will be successful, it doesn’t happen overnight.

  • JoekofferA

    this is how so people can get on the right path to success in life

  • Kgwebane Edwin Thabang

     Thanks for the doctrine you shared,I can further state that it beggins with believing in yourselve

  • Nikita das

    wOW…

  • Highflyer_1

    Awesome article…

  • Arjun

    no line is match to this 10 point for success

  • Shalindx

    thanks this is inspirable for all of us

  • http://www.facebook.com/dagne.goshime Dagne Goshime

    thanks a lot b/c i get …………………………

  • Cselvabala

    thanks for sharing this list

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  • Egule

    Very good piece

  • Zllmdegefa

    It is Great thought and I say GOD bless U

  • emmanuela

    i love this please i need more inspirational words

  • http://profiles.google.com/nahonix Justin Nahin

    also, do not get hooked onto any addictions (Sex, drugs, etc)

  • Rsmith004

    This is a great list and just what I needed. Thank you

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  • Ayush Singh

    to think of doing something is much easier than doing it in real

  • Renceabishek

    thankyou for your commend

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  • mahesh rokade

    how i develope interest in readings books

  • http://www.facebook.com/anthony.adams.1023611 Anthony Adams

    Thank you…

  • http://www.facebook.com/anthony.adams.1023611 Anthony Adams

    Thank you…

  • Peter Terzolas

    Interesting….Don’t forget to define what you want, specifically and focus, focus, focus. It doesn’t matter how big or small. Thoughts are things!!

    http://www.petessuccess.com

  • Chizobaosajindu

    Thank you so very much!!!!im in the 9th grade and I didn’t do a good job last semester but with this,it will certainly motivate me to do a much better job.thankyou once again

  • Blessing Ameh

    This list has really boost my moral,thank you for sharing this.

  • Anmol Jambhulkar

    Thank you for sharing this list Victor Stachura. I will follow all 10 points. I will do anything to achieve my success now! I will never stop.
     - Anmol 

  • http://www.wisestep.com/ Jemma Taylor

    Thanks for beautiful article as i was very much afraid of innovative things i got some encouragement after reading your article. This is the first website as i was made interesting and enjoyable stuff  Thank you !!

  • http://www.facebook.com/prospernardec.treveh Prosper Nardec Treveh

     ur mind is evrytin u r 2day

  • http://www.facebook.com/prospernardec.treveh Prosper Nardec Treveh

    the life u living today is a total reflection of ur mind a couple of  yrs ago

  • Abbas Ali

    I really appreciate you man ………….. 
    It makes me too much interested in reading the whole passage even when I didn’t want to!!!
    I like the saying:
    “Success is marathon not a sprint.”

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  • Dream

    thanks a lot 

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  • mwanje D

    I have liked these points

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  • http://www.facebook.com/Edcabay Eddie Dabuco Cabayao

    I agree and believe that success needs persistent or perseverance plus discipline and moral values. Really a life long process. Many people were very successful at the early stage of their lives but later they fall and many in the long run bloom. Never disregard honesty because honesty is a good policy.

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    This commments section has become a show case of people trying to sound original and/or influential.