Let me offer the following based on years of reading, studying, global work experience and life experience...
What does it take to be successful?
- Have a goal. This must be what gets you up in the morning. This is the thing that drives you, that you are passionate about. Remember, setting the bar too low will do nothing to stretch you to achieve amazing things.
- Work hard. Wheter it is business, sports, an avocation, political office or in personal life, there are no short cuts to success. It takes hard work. Does this mean you shouldnt work smart? Of course not! It is just that any worthy goal requires hard work over time.
- Absorb setbacks. Any worthy goal is going to require persistance. Doggedness. Any have near term setbacks and failures. If it doesn't you again may be setting the bar too low. Examine every failure. Learn from it. And then move on smarter but with a scar or too.
- Share the glory. When you do achieve your goal, share you experience, learnings and praise those who have helped you along the way. Few people achieve great things all by themselves. Put the spotlight on others.
- Celebrate and move on. Once you have achieved your goal take a bit of time to bask in what you have achieved. Let it sink in. What have you learned from it? What would you do again? What would you do differently? Then examine you priorities in life and set your sights on your next goal.
Let the journey begin.
What do you think it takes to be successful?
George Franks is the founder of Franks Consulting Group – a management consulting and leadership coaching firm. Visit:
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