Ways to ACHIEVE

There is nothing like a dream to help plan your future. You must start doing all things well –  the simple things and the difficult things.

         Success is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration.

         The secret is to have a tenacity of purpose, get to know people of influence and to accumulate the necessary resources.               

Five simple tips to help you achieve a successful career

* Commit yourself to a life of on-going personal development

         It is essential today with our rapidly changing technology, you must make constant learning one of your goals. Keep learning new skills and upgrading your present ones.

         Today it is possible to learn new techniques and skills on-line, at home and in your own time.

* Try to evaluate your tasks objectively

         Strive to do every task better each time.

         Keep asking yourself “How could I do this better if I had to do it again?”

         If people and organisations followed this simple rule constant improvements occur.

         Experiment and evaluate new ways of doing things. Every person, every organisation and every country is unique. So there are times when you should forget the “gurus” in your business or activity and try experimenting and testing new ways of doing things.

         Take risks and learn from mistakes. We rarely learn from our successes, but you will make progress if you are prepared to learn from your mistakes.

* Be optimistic and know where you are heading 

         In your journey through life, you must know where you are going and what you want to achieve or you will never reach your goal.

         Decide where you would like to be in the future.

         Plan for your future and make sure you set your sights high. Be honest and modest on the way.

         Success is often a matter of hanging on longer when others have given up.      

* Networking is essential for success

         Study the work habits of successful people – cultivate those who can help you.

         Who you know is usually more important than what you know.

         Get yourself some experienced mentors.    

         Join clubs and groups that can help you improve your skills.     

* Treat people the way you would like them to treat you

         This golden rule, regardless of a person’s race or creed, is still the most important for a satisfying and successful life. This is the key ingredient in your recipe for a successful career.

-Geoffrey Moss (mossassociates.co.nz)

“Success occurs when opportunity and preparation meet.”

SOURCE: “Secrets for Success. This book could change your life.” Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand and Cengage Learning Asia. Also published as an e-book available from Amazon.com.