25 Tips About Success That Could Change Your Life

* You are almost certainly more talented than you’d ever imagined. It’s your duty to make the most of these talents.

* Money matters. It gives you choices. But never be ruled by money. It may be a cliché, but you can’t take it with you.

* Doing things you believe to be worthwhile will make you feel and be successful.

* Try to enjoy your own company. If you are a leader then you’ll spend quite a lot of time by yourself.

* Always give those above you honest feedback. Too few do. They’ll value you as one of their honest barometers.

* Flex your muscles. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone. You are unlikely to get better there.

* Have a plan and set yourself milestones.

* Decide when you need to move on from everything you do. The emancipating effect of knowing that you have an exit plan will be extraordinary.

* Don’t take yourself too seriously.

* Failure is a great teacher. Don’t be frightened of it, learn from it and get better. And don’t blame others when it happens.

* Learn to see things from every point of view. The key to spectacular, breakthrough success is turning a convention upside down.

* Avoid negative thinkers. Life is too short to be gloomy.

* Learn new things every day. Write them down. You’ll forget them otherwise.

* Do more than you think you can. Not just work. Everything. Friends, family, hobbies, theatre, cinema, concerts, charity work (and go to the pub as well).

* Try to spot patterns. Big pictures comprise shapes. If you can see relationships and shapes you can almost certainly see opportunities.

* Build great teams. Be assiduous at discovering magic chemical mixes — who works well with whom. Find people who make you feel good, look good and do well.

* Successes have to talk a lot so work on your voice. Make it resonate. Enjoy the sound of it so that others will, too.

* Have the courage of your convictions. Do not compromise on things you believe in.

* Look after yourself. Diet. Sleep. Holidays. Try to do yourself justice. Fat and florid is not in fashion.

* Be ambitious: as you reach a new level of excellence force yourself to the next level. Keep on improving.

* Get things done. Complete tasks, don’t be a finicky must-get-it-perfect person. Done well and on time is good. Done brilliantly but late is not.

* Be informed. Keep up-to-date with new developments and earn the reputation of being a well-informed and curious person.

* Get out and meet people. Visit stores where your products are displayed. Talk to your customers and consumers. Be on the move, not stuck behind your PC.

* Spend time with your boss, get to know them and what they are looking for. Being aligned with those around you is simply common sense.

* First impressions count. Don’t go into your meeting without an agenda, without a point of view and without your best listening ears pinned back.

Source: http://blogs.bnet.co.uk/sterling-performance/2008/04/21/little-steps-to-thinking-big/