summary ofNo ExcusesBook by Brian Tracy

first KEY POINT

To achieve personal success, you need to put in the work

Anyone can be successful. But you need to understand that self-discipline is a necessary component. Without it, you’re not going to get anywhere.What is success to you? Try to paint a picture in your mind.Many people want a certain thing, their own idea of success, but the effort to get there seems too much like hard work. There’s always some excuse they tell themselves to back up why they didn’t just go for it — they’re taking the easy way out.

A successful person has put in the work. They’ve sacrificed and vowed not to cut corners to get where they want to be; they don’t make excuses. But, an unsuccessful person is quite the opposite; there is always something else they deem more important to do.But success won’t come your way just because you want it. It won’t come your way just because you’ve decided to put in the effort; you need to put your effort in the places it matters.You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “practice makes perfect.” That’s what you need to do if you want to be successful. You’re not born knowing how to do everything; instead, you must learn, research, and practice. It can be frustrating, but that’s where self-discipline comes in.Other successful people can be your inspiration here. Look for podcasts and books and spend your time pouring over them, learning from their experiences. If possible, you could even reach out and ask the burning questions you’re bound to have.Attaining your goals doesn’t happen overnight; it doesn’t come your way simply because you’ve decided you want it. You need to be prepared to work over the long term. Part of that is learning from the best and following their lead. Carve out your route, but it never hurts to listen to their secrets and implement them into your own life.Soon, you’ll learn exactly how to move ahead and reach your goals. They may seem far off, but every journey has to start somewhere!