5 Keys to Success in Business

Are you aware of the reasons you keep getting the same unwanted results day in and day out? The only thing keeping you from getting what you want is the story you keep telling yourself why you can’t have it. There are countless books, blogs, and even information written on cave walls which depict the road to success and abundant riches. In my travels, I’ve read several articles related to strategies, practices, and principles to gaining wealth and have come to recognize they all have a common theme. Below I shall share with you 5 keys to success in business.

KNOW YOUR OUTCOME

Deciding what you want is the first step toward getting what you want. You have to be clear about how you want your life to be in all 7 key areas – financially, career and business, family/free time, health, relationships, personal growth, and making a difference. Give 10 to 15 minutes everyday envisioning where you want to live, how you will treat other people, the money it will take to maintain your life style, where you want to vacation, the quality of your clothing you wear, where you dine, and the class of people you mingle with. You have to remain disciplined and focused on the vision of your goal in its already completed state. If you have a fuzzy vision, you will get fuzzy results.

TAKE ACTION

A lot of people talk about wanting to be successful and wanting this and wanting that. Many of those same people will not or lack the drive to do anything to accomplish their goals. So one of the most important characteristics of successful people is that they are action oriented. This brings me to a principle I learned from the book The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. Ready, Fire, Aim.

The analogy behind the principle is to get “ready” by deciding what you want, “fire” by taking action now, and then take “aim” by making adjustments, because you’ve learned from missing the target and “fire” again.

We are accustomed to Ready, Aim, Fire. So many people get hung up on aiming, that they never fire. They get hung up on being perfect. Rarely do you ever do something right on the first attempt. So give yourself credit for attempting, make adjustments and pull the trigger again.

A disciplined emotional state requires you to be aware of your feelings at all times. We have over 60,000 thoughts a day. It would be a painstaking chore to monitor your thoughts and it would not leave you much time to attend to your emotions or feelings. So the benefit of being aware of your feelings and maintaining an even emotional state is that it enables you to remain calm and in control whether things are going exceptionally well or seem to be going to hell in a hand basket. Being aware of your emotions will allow you to make sound decisions, with confidence, and clear intentions so you know what you are getting.

You want your efforts to be measurable so you know how many calls it takes for you to get a sale. Or how many appointments you have to make before you get a sale. It’s important to know your numbers so you can gauge your efforts and fine tune your system of operation.

REMAIN FLEXIBLE

Many people get frustrated and quit when they encounter opposition or hear the word “no.” We all know that we are going to experience hearing the word “no” a lot. It’s important to be flexible and make adjustments until you get the results you desire. Regardless of numerous setbacks, considerations, and so-called failures, your contribution to the world is needed. The adjustments you make may come in the form of finding a mentor, taking a class, or asking for help. “You can never fail if you don’t quit.”

BE COMMITTED

Being committed to your desires is key. Your commitment adds the power of clarity to your vision. You get what you are committed to. If you are committed, there is always a way. What’s so amazing about this process, is that it starts within you. Investing in yourself and allowing your emotions to guide you is the best investment you can ever make.