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Seven Steps to Success

Posted by Brian Tracy on Jan 9, 2009

Discipline yourself to do what you know you need to do to be the very best in your field.

Perhaps the best definition of self discipline is this: “Self discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” It is easy to do something when you feel like it. It’s when you don’t feel like it and you force yourself to do it anyway that you move your life and career onto the fast track.

What decisions do you need to make today in order to start moving toward the top of your field? Whatever it is, either to get in or get out, make a decision today and then get started. This single act alone can change the whole direction of your life.

Seven Steps to Success
There is a powerful seven step formula that you can use to set and achieve your goals for the rest of your life. Every single successful person uses this formula or some variation of this formula to achieve vastly more than the average person. And so can you. Here it is:

Decide What You Want
Step number one, decide exactly what it is you want in each part of your life. Become a “meaningful specific” rather than a “wandering generality.”

Write it Down
Second, write it down, clearly and in detail. Always think on paper. A goal that is not in writing is not a goal at all. It is merely a wish and it has no energy behind it.

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Set a Deadline
Third, set a deadline for your goal. A deadline acts as a “forcing system” in your subconscious mind. It motivates you to do the things necessary to make your goal come true. If it is a big enough goal, set sub-deadlines as well. Don’t leave this to chance.

Make a List
Fourth, make a list of everything that you can think of that you are going to have to do to achieve your goal. When you think of new tasks and activities, write them on your list until your list is complete.

Organize Your List
Fifth, organize your list into a plan. Decide what you will have to do first and what you will have to do second. Decide what is more important and what is less important. And then write out your plan on paper, the same way you would develop a blueprint to build your dream house.

Take Action
The sixth step is for you to take action on your plan. Do something. Do anything. But get busy. Get going.

Do Something Every Day
Do something every single day that moves you in the direction of your most important goal at the moment. Develop the discipline of doing something 365 days each year that is moving you forward. You will be absolutely astonished at how much you accomplish when you utilize this formula in your life every single day.

Action Exercises
Here are two things you can do to put these ideas into action immediately.

First, decide exactly what you want, write it down with a deadline, make a plan and take action - on at least one goal - today!

Second, determine the price you will have to pay to achieve this goal and then get busy paying that price - whatever it is.

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7 Comments »

Hi Brian,

First, I wanted to say that I’ve been a longtime fan. Your books, tapes, blogs, videos, and emails have and continue to be life changing for my family and me.

I wanted to say that I certainly believe that the lack self-discipline is, by far, the key character trait that prevents most people from achieving their goals in life. However, I also believe that the second is an inability to persevere. Many people tend to quit trying at the first signs of any setbacks or resistance on the path to their goals. I think that many people set goals and take action. Millions of New Year’s resolutions are made each year! Most of those resolutions are never kept much beyond January 31st because it takes perseverance to get through the difficult times.

I have found that with every setback I persevere through, there is the reward of progress toward my goal on the other side.

“The path to achieving goals is never a straight one and you may have to wade through some mud to get to the path on the other side.”

June 4th, 2009 | 7:54 am

I usually do not comment on blog posts but I found this quite interesting, so here goes. Thanks!

July 25th, 2009 | 11:44 am

Seven steps to success is maybe the most powerful formula to success. It’s short, clear and action oriented. This is the way I set my goals. Simple but powerful. Print it and put it somewhere you see it every day.

September 5th, 2009 | 12:22 am

Great post! My friend runs a small business we do internet marketing for companies and so a lot of our e-newsletter, blog and seminar content revolve around for promotion. Thanks!!!

October 7th, 2009 | 2:08 am

thanks for these steps
it’s really specific & helpful

December 13th, 2009 | 1:26 pm
Patel:

its like a wind which act as a spared the fire…. thats all

December 23rd, 2009 | 4:52 pm
BABUMANI:

thanks for all short details i am looking for

February 18th, 2010 | 6:47 am

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