Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Success
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Dr. Philip E. Humbert, 09
March 2001.
I am often asked about the "secrets to success". I've had the chance to work
with thousands of highly successful people in business and finance, in sports,
in entertainment and the arts, and the good news is, there are no "secrets"
for success!
There are, however, a few tools that, when used together, come close to being
a "secret weapon". They require no special talent or skills. They cost very
little, and every school child has a complete set.
They are around us every day, yet we fail to use them, and we deprive ourselves
of their power. Here is my list of the Top 5 "secret" weapons of extraordinarily
successful leaders:
1. 3x5 cards. Yup, I'm referring to those little cards your Mom used for
recipes. Successful people use them to jot notes, keep tips, and store valuable
information. I carry them everywhere, and have supplies by the phone, beside
my bed, and on the kitchen counter. They are wonderful! They last forever
- I have cards I wrote over 30 years ago! And if you accidentally leave them
in your pockets, they even go through the wash. (Trust me on this!)
2. A watch. Highly successful people are intensely time-conscious. They
don't spend their time, their energy or their lives on trivial pursuits. They
wear a watch and they use it to stay on task until they achieve their goals
and create the life they want. Time is your most precious asset and our most
undervalued commodity. Wear and USE a watch!
3. An alarm clock. Benjamin Franklin observed that "early to bed, early
to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise". It's still true!
I live and work with wealthy people, and when I walk my dog after 10:00 p.m.,
there are no lights on. But when we walk about 6:00 in the morning, everyone
is up, and the cars are already heading for the office. Buy and use an alarm
clock! Start early, work hard.
4. A list. Highly successful people plan their day. They make a list of
their most important priorities. They choose the things that will make a major,
long-term, difference, and they focus on them all day long. Last thing in
the evening, or first thing in the morning, create a list and work from it
during your day.
5. A compass. My most successful clients always have a symbol or a map,
a picture or poster of their most important goals and they use it to guide
them during the day. They stay on course. If they get lost, they re- assess
and get back on-track immediately. Have a "compass" that reminds you of your
dreams, your goals, and your most daring desires. Stay on course!
There are no "secrets" of success, but there are tools that make success and
achievement much more likely. Use the tools of highly successful people, and
watch your own accomplishments soar!
Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Success
Visit Dr Humbert's
website for over 250 pages of articles, Top 10 lists, humor, quotes, tips and
tools for your success! There's a free book on making (and keeping!) more money,
and a FREE motivational newsletter. Check it out at: http://www.philiphumbert.com
© 2001 by Philip
E. Humbert, PhD. All Rights Reserved.
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