Here's what I told them: There's a system to success. There are steps to success, just like anything else. Here's a look at Dorine's own personal 10 step system for success!
Step One: Adjust your way of thinking. Many of us assume that where we are is where we're always going to be, and regardless of how badly we want to change that we don't believe it's possible. Guess what? If you think you can't, you won't. It's as simple as that.
Step Two: Decide what you want to achieve. The first rule of business communication is to understand exactly what it is you want to achieve with your letter/email/speech/presentation. What are your goals? Do you want to be a millionaire? Do you want to be a successful freelancer? Do you want to spend more time with your kids? Once you have an end point firmly fixed in your head you can start taking steps to make it a reality.
Step Three: Visualize yourself achieving your goals. See yourself as a success. See yourself with everything you've ever wanted. Remember, success is all about mindset.
Step Four: Decide how you're going to make it happen. This is usually a little harder than figuring out what you want to achieve. Do you want to start your own business? Do you want to start working from home? Do you want to cut back to part time hours? Do you want to become a partner in your firm? There's a reason that MapQuest asks your starting point, your ending point and what method of transportation you want to use. It makes a difference when you're plotting your course.
Step Five: What do you already have in your possession to realize your dreams? Are you a travel agent with the experience you need to launch a work from home agency? Have you been an attorney for years? Are you familiar with the real estate business? Do you have a complex communications system at your disposal?
Step Six: What don't you have that you need? Do you need to receive more training? Find a means of financing your company's start-up costs? Purchase extra computers/telephones/etc.? Persuade your co-workers and bosses you deserve a promotion and/or a shot at a partnership?
Step Seven: Do your research. This is…are you ready for it?...your ten year plan that tells you how you want to get to your end point and when you want to get there. Your ten year plan will keep you positioned firmly in a position for success, and it'll motivate you when things start getting tough.
Step Eight: Take that first step! The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, usually the one you take to lock the front door behind you. Take that first step, and lock the door behind you so you can't change your mind and go back. Remember, that first step is always the hardest.
Step Nine: Stick to your plan. It's easy to be ambitious when you first write your ten year plan. It's a little harder to stick to it when things start going wrong. I find the best thing to do is tell everyone you know about your plans and where you want to be. They, and a healthy sense of self respect, will keep you on the straight and narrow. This is your dreams and your future you're talking about here. Remember, this isn't some casual whim you can walk away from. Don't let it slip away.
Step Ten: Enjoy your success! It's okay to always want more, but reward yourself when you've achieve your goals. You worked hard for it, followed the steps to success every 'step' of the way, and you deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
**Photo: Warren Buffet, Billionaire Investor and "arguably the most successful businessman in American history.**
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