10 Ways to prepare for
SUCCESS!!
Success takes time, planning and a strong desire. Success means developing a
plan and accomplishing your goals. Success is taking action even when the
going gets tough. How do you develop a solid personal foundation to build on
for your success?
1. Education -
The importance of education cannot be
overstated. It does not stop when you leave school. Become a continuous
learner. Read more, ask questions and listen.
2. Skills Inventory -
Do a realistic assessment of your
strengths and areas that need improvement. Determine to improve in those
areas that need your attention.
3. Develop a Plan -
Write down a plan for your success
that includes goals, individual action steps and a timetable(s) for
completion. Answer these questions: What do I want? How will I get it? When
do I want it?
4. Find Inspiration -
Find a role model or mentor who can
be your trusted advisor. Find someone who has the experience and knowledge
to guide you. Surround yourself with people who can help you reach your
goals.
5. Exceed Expectations -
Be determined, dependable and
responsible for your words and actions. Become the "go-to" person in your
group.
6. Set Realistic Goals -
Set goals that will stretch your
capabilities. Build on the successes of smaller goals. Reward yourself after
you reach each goal.
7. Use Your Time Wisely
- Manage your time or be mismanaged
by it.
8. Help Others -
Mark Twain once stated: "Kindness is the
language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Successful people
know the importance of helping others.
9. Offer Solutions -
Don’t find fault; find a solution.
Separate yourself from those who make excuses, complain or are judgmental of
others. If you make a mistake, turn it into a learning exercise.
10. Maintain a Positive
Attitude - Believe in yourself,
visualize your future success and develop a can-do attitude. Success breeds
success.
(From
www.teachingmoments.com)
