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The Key To Success
“I do not believe in a fate
that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on
them unless they act.” ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton
Most of the problems in life stem from one
cause: we can't get ourselves to take action. It's not that we don't know
what to do. The problem is getting ourselves to follow through and do it.
Success
isn't determined by genetics. It's about persistent, consistent action.
The Wheel of Personal Success
Action is the key. You can be the most talented
person in the world or have the best ideas, yet still if you do not take
action you will achieve nothing.
Having dreams and
passion
is not enough. If you wish to achieve
something, don't let life just "happen" to you.
Set goals and take action.
Stretch Goals
Balancing Action and
Reflection
Creating success
involves creating and a delicate and ongoing
balance
between two somewhat opposing forces – reflection
of where you are now and action
of pushing toward where you need to go. This balance between reflection and
action is very similar to the balance of Yin and
Yang in the Tao philosophy.
Yin-Yang of Business Success
Be the Best Possible
10 Tips by Ten3 NZ Ltd.
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Exceed expectations.
Go the extra mile, do things faster, do things with greater sincere
friendliness, for your customers, employer, family and for yourself!...
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Entrepreneurial Creativity
Entrepreneurial creativity =
creativity
×
entrepreneurial
action
It is about coming up with ideas and converting
them into innovative business activities...
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Yin-Yang of Entrepreneurial Creativity
Buddha's Path To Liberation
From right understanding proceeds right
thought;
from right thought proceeds right
speech;
from right speech proceeds right action...
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Happiness – It's All in Our
Own Hands
Think in a positive way. When you encounter a
problem, try to
look for the good points. Everything has at least one good point.
Positive thinking
is not enough on its own, however. You
must take action...
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Yin-Yang of Happiness
The Foundation of Leadership:
Achieving Extraordinary Results
By: Brian Tracy
Ask yourself every day, "What is the one thing
that I and only I can do, that if done well, will make a real difference to
my company?" Whatever your answer, go to work on that....
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Entrepreneurial Leader: 4 Specific Skills
Fortune Favors the Brave
By:
Brian Tracy
Boldness is a necessary part of courage but it
must be a boldness based on an intelligent assessment of the potential risks
and rewards.
The wonderful nature of boldness is that,
properly directed, it builds the habit of
courage in the person who practices it.
Be Different and Make a Difference!
Act Boldly in Every Situation
In my experience, any virtue translated into
action leads almost invariably to positive results. This applies to
integrity, persistence, courtesy, love and courage. I’ve always liked the
advice of an old man to his grandson. “Act boldly and unseen forces will
come to your aid.”
Take a Leap of Faith
Perhaps the most obviously important part of
courage is the courage to step out in the face of uncertainty. Every great
venture in the history of man has begun with faith and a giant leap into the
unknown.
General Douglas MacArthur said, “There is no
security in life, only opportunity.” The creed of Frederick The Great, one
of history’s most successful leaders was, “Audacity, audacity-always
audacity.”
Launch With No Guarantees
A 12-year study of
successful entrepreneurs conducted by Babson College concluded that the
only thing they had in common was the willingness to launch, to step out in
faith. Once they had started, they learned the lessons they needed to
succeed. Many of them ending up successful in completely different
businesses from where they started.
Dare To Go Forward
Dare to go forward. Successful companies are
invariably those that continue to research, develop, experiment and
introduce new products and services - even during the deepest recessions.
Successful executives are those who are continually stretching themselves to
move out of the comfort zone, to face the twin fears of failure and
rejection and to move forward in spite of them.
The Virtuous Circle of Experimentation
Action Exercises
Here are two ways to develop greater boldness
in your work and personal life.
First, just do it! Step out in faith! If you
think of some action you can take to improve your life, give it a try. You
may be surprised.
Second, when in doubt, act with audacity.
Audacity may get you into trouble but even more audacity will get you out.
Go for it!
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