Today I am sharing 3 principles that have helped me in my journey, and I know they will serve you well in your life.
Let me start off by saying there is a science of achievement (success), and an art of fulfillment (purpose). Mastering both is the key to living a fulfilled, balanced, and enjoyable life. This life of great achievement and fulfillment is not reserved for the lucky chosen few. It is a life guided by vision, propelled by purpose, and executed through taking action towards your outcome.
Success leaves clues to its simple formula in the lives of those who have gone before. These principles are not opinions or ideas experienced by a few people that may or may not work in your circumstances. They are universally applied and put in place by our Creator to work for anyone applying them to reach their goals.
1. Never stop until you’ve reached your goal.
– This principle is the simplest advice on success and may seem too simple for comfort. If you work toward your goals and want them badly enough, you will get there. It is as simple as the law of gravity. This means that you do not give up on your goals soon as a couple bumps in the road appear, and say “I guess it’s just not for me.” Following this principle is the most surefire way to ensure that success is a habit in your life and not just a one-time occurrence. If you have enough desire and purpose and you ask the question of how you’re going reach your vision, your mind and actions will find a way. Every time.
2. What you sow is what you reap.
– Many times the going gets tough and the workload is heavy. Just know that every seed you sow in time, energy, and money will come back to you in the end. When the results are not showing up and things look bleak, your perseverance will be rewarded when you reach your goal. Every hour worked, dollar given, and sweat spilled will be given back to you. This shows up in time freedom, financial prosperity, choice, and further avenues to bless others. In the end, you get back every seed you sowed, plus the abundant multiplied fruits of your seed.
3. Eighty percent of success is just showing up and taking action.
– Perpetual action forward. It is the modus operandi of a successful person. It also means, “Get off your butt and do the work!” It basically means that having a goal and a belief is one part of the equation, and the other crucial part is actually doing something about it.
Take these principles to heart and be encouraged that you will arrive at your destination. And remember, success is not reserved for a specially selected few who were given the magic pill or born with a silver spoon. It is there for anyone who wants it and takes action to get there. So, go get ‘em!
5 Responses
Tim
June 17th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
1Ben Well said my friend. Well Said.
Ben
June 17th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
2thanks Tim. Glad it was of value.
Ed
June 17th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
3Good blog stuff Ben. Very helpful. Opportunity is everyone’s silver spoon.
Sue
June 17th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
4Thanks for the reminder, timeless wisdom, very encouraging to read!
Janine
June 17th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
5Very nice. It helps to remember perseverance pays…
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