Success Ideas from IBD

If you've never heard of IBD - Investor's Business Daily - you should take a look at one.

This newspaper is great if you are investing in your financial future, especially so if you are taking an active roll in building your wealth. However it has great commentary and an even greater section devoted to success.

Every day the paper highlights one of "IBD's 10 Secrets to Success" Each of these ideas are PERFECT for anyone in professional selling. Check these out:

1. How You Think is Everything - Always be positive. Think Success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment. This is the foundation for every successful individual and entity!

2. Decide Upon your True Dreams and Goals - Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. Just as important... review your goals EVERYDAY.

3. Take Action - Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started. Just do it. W. Clement Stone advised everyone to repeat the phrase... "do it now" three times whenever you feel like procrastinating anything!

4. Never Stop Learning - Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills. Do whatever it takes to become an industry expert. It's what can set you apart from the competition.

5. Be Persistent and Work Hard - Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you don't need to work hard. Want to play hard? Never stop working hard.

To be continued...

TK