Wednesday 14 March 2007

Learn How To Succeed From Wealthy People

Think big

No dream is too big. In fact, when Warren was in his twenties, he told his wife that they were going to be very rich one day. He didn't have much wealth at the time, and he wasn't sure when he'd get rich. However, he was absolutely certain that he was going to be a wealthy man one day - and now he's one of the richest men in the world!

It's important to have a vision in life. Who do you want to be and what do you want to achieve? Your dreams can become a reality if you have the vision to get you there. So, take the time to think about what you want. Then, picture it in your mind's eye and start working towards those goals every day. If you embrace your vision today, it could become your reality in the future. So, get inspired and don't be afraid to dream big!

Be patient, but persistent

There's a reason why they say, "Rome wasn't build in one day." And, as Warren Buffett said, "No matter how great the talents or efforts, some things just take time." Remember that you can build something fantastic if you are prepared to devote the time that's required to achieve your dreams. Be consistent and persistent in all your journey to success.

The most important thing to do is to make a start. Then, take one step at a time. Set short-term goals that you can attain and celebrate your victories. Over time, you will build momentum and, one day, you'll see that each small step has helped you to achieve a much bigger, end goal.

Very few people actually become an overnight success. However, if you're focused, patient and persistent you can achieve just about anything that you want to.

Invest in yourself

Taking the time to invest in yourself is one of the most rewarding and worthwhile actions that you can take. As Warren Buffett said, "Investing in yourself has an incredibly high return on investment."

This is because you are ultimately at the core of your success or failure.In essence, the more you put into yourself, the more you'll be able to do and achieve. So, keep learning as much as you can. Try to go to bed each night knowing something you didn't know before. Read books, network with other people and learn from their successes and failures. Find a mentor, search the Web and attend conferences and courses.

Everyday you have an opportunity to learn through your experiences

and the people around you. So, be vigilant and actively take steps to improve yourself and increase your knowledge. The people who get ahead are those who are prepared to push themselves beyond their comfort zone.

Plan for the future

If you don't make plans today, you won't be able to enjoy the results in the future. For instance, if you want to be a millionaire, then you need to know what steps to take over the next few years to get there. In other words, you need to set both short-term and long-term goals. Then, plan how you will achieve your goals and start working towards them. All the effort and work that you put into your endeavors today will ultimately lead to a better future. Someone's sitting in the shade today, because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

Focus your efforts

Trying to do too many different things will hinder your progress. It's far better to focus on a few things and do them very well. In fact, you only have to be really good at one thing in order to succeed

So, make sure that you focus your efforts on what you're good at and enjoy. Learn to be selective about what you get involved in and don't be afraid to say no. The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything. Remember that being a jack of all trades makes you a master of none.