Achieve success by cultivating self-discipline and learning from experts
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If you want to be successful, the first thing to do is to come up with your personal definition of success. How do you define success? If you could magically make your life perfect in every way, what would it look like?
The great oilman, H. L. Hunt, who was at one time the richest self-made billionaire in the world lists the 3 major requirements for success: • Decide exactly what it is you want in life. • Determine the price that you are going to have to pay to get the things you want. • Resolve to pay that price.
In life, everyone wants to be successful. Everyone wants to be healthy, happy, fit, and rich. But not everyone is willing to pay the price. One way or the other, people always come up with some excuse or rationalization for not disciplining themselves to do everything that they need to do to achieve their goals.
Success requires hard work, and the essential requirement for hard work is self-discipline.
The truth is, you will only be able to achieve success when you can overcome the natural tendency to cut corners and take the easy way. Put simply, to be successful, you must discipline yourself to put in the hard work required to achieve the result you desire.
What distinguishes successful individuals from unsuccessful ones is that they are willing to pay the price, whatever it is and for as long as it takes, until they achieve the results they desire. Successful people understand that lasting success is possible only when you can discipline yourself to work hard for a long, long time.
The Law of Cause and Effect states that for every effect, there is a specific cause or series of causes.
In other words, if you want to achieve success in any area, you must determine how success is achieved in that area and then practice those skills and activities repeatedly until you achieve the same results.
Therefore, if you want to be successful, it is essential to learn what you need to learn in order to achieve the success you desire. And the best way to do that is to learn from the experts in your field.
Seek out experts or other successful people; read their books. Listen to their audio programs and go to their seminars. Write to them or approach them directly and ask them for advice. Remember, if you do what other successful people do, over and over again, nothing can stop you from eventually enjoying the same rewards that they do.
Sometimes, one idea is all you need to change the direction of your life.
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Becoming a person of character requires willpower and self-discipline
The person you are today, your innermost character, is the sum total of all your choices and decisions in life up to this date. You strengthen your character and become a better person each time you choose rightly and act consistently with the very best that you know.
Create a habit of writing your goals down and developing them into plans
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Achieve your goals faster by adopting the Seven-Step Method
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To make yourself a valuable asset, you have to decide to keep learning
sixth key point
Use the 3% strategy to keep yourself at your best for as long as you can
seventh key point
Use the law of control to take charge of your life and be happy
eighth key point
The 5 ingredients of happiness: the key to transforming your locus
ninth key point
Living a long and healthy life requires the exertion of discipline and willpower
tenth key point
To live a healthy and long life, you must take your exercise routines and rest very seriously
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Conclusion
About the author
Brian Tracy has written over 70 books on motivation, success, and leadership, including Eat That Frog. He is also the CEO of Brian Tracy International, which focuses on developing companies and individuals.
In this empowering guide, the author shares invaluable insights on the transformative power of self-discipline. With practical strategies and real-life examples, readers are encouraged to take control of their lives, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. Tracy's motivational approach highlights the importance of personal responsibility and offers a roadmap to develop self-discipline, ultimately leading to success and fulfillment in all areas of life.
Who should read No Excuses!
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Entrepreneurs looking to develop strong self-discipline for business success.
Students and professionals aiming to improve productivity and time management.
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