Believe it or not, there is a special 3-step formula that makes people successful.
Unfortunately, you can’t buy the formula. But if you could, it would be hotter than reality shows!
So what is this amazing 3-step formula I’m talking about?
Alright. Here it is:
1. Have a goal.
2. Do what you love.
3. Have slow desire and determination.
That’s all. That is the formula.
Now don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the formula. After all, if it was easy, everyone would be successful and we all know that’s not the case.
However, the formula is definitely workable for anyone who religiously follows the steps.
Let’s start with the first part of the formula:
(1.) Have a goal.
Every ounce of human progress, our inventions great and small, our medical and scientific discoveries, our engineering achievements, our commercial successes, were first envisioned before they became reality. High-tech satellites orbit the earth because scientists set out to conquer space.
So what is a goal?
A goal is an objective, a purpose. A goal is more than a dream, it is a dream that is acted on. A goal is more than sitting down and “wishing you could do it.” A goal is crystal clear: “This is what I’m working for.”
Nothing happens, no step forward is taken, until a goal is set. Without goals, people just wander aimlessly through life underperforming. They stumble and stagger, having no idea where they are going. So, as a result, they never get anywhere.
Goals are as essential to success as air is to life. No one stumbles upon success without having a clear goal. (Winning the lottery doesn’t count.) Develop a clear picture of where you want to go.
Write down your goals and review them every day. Formulate a game plan. Ask yourself where you want to be in a month, in a year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years.
Stick a picture of your goal on your bathroom mirror and on your fridge, whether it’s a new house, a new car, whatever.
Make visualizing and thinking about your goals a daily exercise. Because only by constantly visualizing your goals will they come true.
And don’t worry about mishaps, detours, or small bumps in the road or big potholes either. Setbacks happen to everyone. This is life. Forget it. Make the necessary adjustments and move on.
Here is the second part of the formula:
(2.) Do what you love.
There is an old saying: “Do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life!”
Do you understand what that means? It means that if you put in the effort to do something that you really love and enjoy, it won’t seem like work at all.
Speaking from my personal experience, I am here to tell you that it is absolutely the truth. Let me give you an example of what I’m talking about.
A few years ago, I set out to have a successful Internet business, even though I had no computer experience and knew absolutely nothing about the Internet.
At that time, I didn’t even have a computer. All I had was my WebTV and a whole lot of determination.
Well my friends, to make a long story short, I am happy to say that I have achieved that goal. And now I can stay home all day every day and play games on my computer, write articles like this, and publish my “Let’s Make Money Newsletter.”
So how did I do it?
I went to the library and taught myself how to use a computer. I read book after book on how the internet works and learned basic (very basic) HTML.
Anyway, the bottom line is that now I’m doing what I love. Most mornings I get up at six o’clock because I can’t wait to start. And most nights, I don’t log off until eight or nine.
Now, by my calculations, those are 14 or 15 hour workdays. But it doesn’t feel like work to me, because I’m doing what I love. Those 14 or 15 hour days fly by, and that’s the point!
“Do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life!”
If you hate your job, find a way to do what you love so you can quit. You may even have to work another part-time job or something to get to that point. But if you really want it bad enough, you’ll do whatever it takes.
Finally, we come to the third and final part of the formula:
(3.) Relentless desire and determination.
It is also the main reason why most people are not successful. They do not have relentless desire and determination. I want you to memorize the following words:
“Any success you achieve will be in direct proportion to your desire and determination. The more desire and determination you have, the greater your success.”
Here’s another example to illustrate my point:
Most people think that it is Kobe Bryant’s incredible talent that sets him apart from other NBA players. And make no mistake, his talent plays a big part in his success. But what really makes Kobe Bryant special is his “relentless desire and determination.” He just wants to earn more than the others.
It’s no secret that Kobe practices longer and harder than anyone else in the NBA, with the possible exception of Karl Malone. He also works out like hell.
But that is exactly what is needed. You have to be as manic for success as Kobe Bryant is. I’m going to repeat something I said earlier in this article:
“Any success you achieve will be in direct proportion to your desire and determination. The more desire and determination you have, the greater your success.”
Now, after reading this article, I’m sure many of you are wondering where and how to start.
The first thing I recommend is a complete reprogramming of your mind. Because before you can start walking down that road to success, you must first get your mind right.
Along those lines, there are two books that I consider to be MUST reads, if you really want to succeed in whatever it is you choose to do.
The books are “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill and “The Magic of Thinking Big” by Dr. David Schwartz.
Your local bookstore or library should carry both books, as they are all-time classics. If not, try Amazon.com. But whatever you do, invest in yourself and get those books!
Another thing, if you are married or living with someone and suddenly announce to your spouse or lover that you finally want to quit your job and “do what you love.” Don’t expect a lot of support or hugs and kisses.
Unfortunately, most people are conditioned to the “9 to 5, retire at 65” way of thinking.
Therefore, if you expect support and encouragement from your family and friends, you will probably be disappointed. That’s the way it is. You will most likely hear a lot of negativity.
That is the point where you have to stay strong and focused. Because chances are you’re alone in this. That is why mind reprogramming is so important. It will help you stay focused and positive. And if you happen to have family and friends who support you, so much the better!
Anyway, that’s it. That’s “The Amazing 3-Step Formula for Success!” You will notice that not once in this entire article did I mention anything about making more money. Because? Because “if you do what you love, the money will follow!”
In closing, if you want to be successful, you should NEVER give up. You should NEVER quit. NEVER! It does not matter that!