Here are ten rules for success from Investors Business Daily by way of my friend Mike Linett, President of Zerowait:

  1. How You Think is Everything. Always be positive. Think Success, not Failure. Beware of a negative environment.
  2. Decide upon Your True Dreams and Goals:   Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
  3. Take Action.   Goals are nothing without action .
  4. Never Stop Learning:   Go back to school or read books. Get training & acquire skills.
  5. Be Persistent and Work Hard:   Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
  6. Learn to Analyze Details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
  7. Focus Your Time And Money:   Don’t let other people or things distract you.
  8. Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate:   Be different. Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
  9. Deal And Communicate With People Effectively:   No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
  10. Be Honest and Dependable: Take Responsibility, otherwise 1-9 don’t matter.