Success Secrets:

Financial Success

21 Success Secrets of Self-made Millionaires

By Brian Tracy.  Used by permission.

The common principles and practices of all men and women who become millionaires in one generation.

  1. Dream Big Dreams – Visualize, imagine and create an exciting picture of personal wealth and prosperity;

  2. Develop a Clear Sense of Direction – Learn a powerful, proven goal-setting exercise that can change your life;

  3. See Yourself As Self-Employed – Take complete control of your career and your financial life;

  4. Do What You Love To Do – Identify the ideal work for you and then get paid well for doing it;

  5. Commit to Excellence – Move into the top 10% in your field and be paid more than ever before;

  6. Work Longer and Harder – Organize your time so you get more done and contribute more value;

  7. Dedicate Yourself to Lifelong Learning – Continually upgrade your talents and abilities to earn more money;

  8. Pay Yourself First – The most powerful process of wealth accumulation ever discovered and how you can use it;

  9. Learn Every Detail of the Business – Become an expert in your chosen field and double your income;

  1. Dedicate Yourself to Serving Others – The starting point of all personal fortunes and how to begin;

  2. Be Absolutely Honest With Yourself and Others – Personal integrity goes hand in hand with financial success;

  3. Set Priorities and Concentrate Single-mindedly – Focus on your most important tasks all day long;

  4. Develop a Reputation for Speed and Dependability – Give yourself the winning edge in everything you do;

  5. Be Prepared to Climb From Peak to Peak – Recognize the cycles and trends that can make you rich;

  6. Practice Self-Discipline In All Things – Develop the most important quality for financial success;

  7. Unlock Your Inborn Creativity – Learn how to solve any problem, overcome any obstacle, achieve any goal;

  8. Get Around The Right People – Surround yourself with winners at each stage of your career;

  9. Take Excellent Care of Your Physical Health – Develop and maintain high levels of energy and fitness;

  10. Be Decisive and Action Oriented – Identify the most important action steps you can take immediately;

  11. Never Allow Failure To Be An Option – Overcome the fears that hold most people back;

  12. Pass the "Persistence Test" – Bounce back from defeat and never, never give up.