Being a Winner - Ten Tips for Success


Have you ever thought about how you want to live, and who you want to become? Everyone has different values and puts them in different order of priority, so what works for others may not be your own recipe for success.

To remind yourself about what your life is all about, I recommend taking the time to write down ten principles that you consider most important. It is easy to get off-track at times, but if you keep your personal values in sight it is much easier live by them. (After all, what is the point in getting out of bed every day if not to live a life of value?).

Selecting only ten principles is certainly difficult, but well worth doing. Mine are clearly visible from my computer where I work every day. Why don't you do the same?

Petra's Ten Tips for Being a Winner

  • Think big - dare to dream
  • Give without expecting anything back
  • Be persistent, even when it all looks too hard
  • Speak positively about yourself and others
  • Never stop learning
  • Smile, even when no-one is looking
  • Demand excellence from yourself
  • Put people before projects
  • Take responsibility for everything that happens to you
  • Have integrity - always do what you say you will do

    • (C) Copyright Petra Rankin 2005

    Petra Rankin used powerful techniques to beat her own long-term depression. She is now dedicated to teaching others how to be happier and lead more successful lives. Her first book Fast Track Your Success and Happiness is due to be launched in September 2005 and is currently available for download as a free e-book instead of paying $19.95. Limited time only!

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