Is Success About Money?

Success could be just about making money, but I think it is much wider and simpler than that.

? Success is doing what you intended to do whether it is a small or big thing.

? Success is also about not doing what you planned not to do whether it is a small or big thing.

I had three small successes from Wednesday to Friday this week by simply carrying out my "clear the clutter' plan. This plan is to move 5 books or other objects out of my room every day for a week or so and then to check the results.

Today, I moved a few books and other things into another room. My book on javascript then emerged from behind a pile of videos and I even began tidying the other room finding some useful info in the process.

One key benefit of clearing clutter or at least moving it further away from you is discovering treasures you bought and never used.

I have dozens of books and internet courses that I have never read because I have always jumped on the next panacea of all evils that is being promoted. I am also a sucker for a good sales pitch.

I need to stop buying stuff; tidy up and find out what I've already got and start using it! That too would be a success in itself.

Having succeeded in clearing clutter in a small way, I moved on to bigger things by clearing the attic with the aid of a trusty assistant.

Stuff that had been there for years was moved out. I did nearly go through the roof twice and then slipped on the ladder almost breaking my leg as I descended from the attic but a big and highly encouraging success had been achieved!

I now feel that I can achieve any small goal.

Success, then, is doing what you said you would do or planned to do even if you receive no money for doing it and even if you think it is a complete waste of time.

If you do what you intended to do in small things you will start doing what you intended to do in big things and will become the kind of person who can fulfil their dreams.

You will also become the kind of person who can make money if they want to.

Not doing what you planned not to do is equally important.

If you regularly eat that fast food that you planned not to eat, you may put on weight, become lethargic and depressed and fail to take the positive action that you planned to take.

If you take those shortcuts in your fitness training that you planned not to take you will only cheat yourself. You will not become as fit and strong as you could become. You can probably guess that I am speaking from experience!

Daily efforts to fulfil your to do plans and to keep your not to do plans will turn you and me into seriously powerful, disciplined people who can rely on themselves to achieve practically any goal they have decided upon.

John Watson is an award winning teacher and martial arts instructor. He has recently written two books about achieving your goals and dreams. They can both be found on his website http://www.motivationtoday.com along with a daily motivational message.

The title of the first book is "36 Laws To Ignite Your Inner Power And Realize Your Dreams Now!" The book can be found at this URL http://www.motivationtoday.com/36_laws.php

You are welcome to publish the article above in your ezine so long as you do not alter it and keep the resource box as it is.

---

Can You Think Your Way To Riches?

I am going to tell you something you already know... Read More

Creating an Action Plan

So you've bought into the idea that you need to... Read More

Powering Up Your SUCCESS Mechanisms!

An effective self- concept generates the desire to strive for... Read More

Imagine That

"See, I told you so," she emailed me, "it turned... Read More

Mastering The Habits Of Success

The difference between success and failure is based on behavior.... Read More

Thoughts on Successful People

I was hired to do some training for a sales... Read More

Introducing 4 Indispensable Strategies For Success

I would like to use this medium to introduce my... Read More

The 10 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Haven?t Reached a Dream

Following are a series of questions I needed to ask... Read More

Think of Wealth and Become Wealthy

Our thought are magnetic ! Like a magnet we attract... Read More

Neutralize The Negatives!

We are repeatedly told that we should forget about unpleasant... Read More

Seven Empowering Success Beliefs

I call the following seven belief lies of success, taking... Read More

The Secret to Success in 2004 (or any year)

Do you want to achieve your most important goals in... Read More

Discover Your Path to Success ? Part 4

In Part Three, I promised we would get into the... Read More

What ARE the Secrets of the Millionaire Mind?

If you're so smart, why ain't you rich?Becoming a millionaire... Read More

Focus and Determination = Success

FOCUSAs you're building your business, you can choose to win... Read More

?Defining and Feeling Successful? (However you define success)

Formula For SuccessThe winners in this life know the rules... Read More

Techniques to Help e-Learning

e-Learning is doubling yearly. Classes, e-courses, e-books on how-to and... Read More

Teachings of the Success Masters

Authors such as Napoleon Hill have produced a great deal... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Start A Round Robin

Start a "round robin" goal letter with others who need... Read More

The Importance of Listening Skills for Self Improvement and Success

Effective listening is almost certainly the most important communication skill,... Read More

The Parable of the Touchstone

The Great Library of Alexandria once held the wisdom of... Read More

Are You Afraid of Success?

You may not realise it yet but you may have... Read More

Are You Looking For Success With A KISS?

I am sure that you're familiar with the old formula... Read More

Do You Know Your Success Barriers?

I can tell, with 95% accuracy, if you are going... Read More

Transform Your Fear Into Focus!

The greatest deterrent to success in life is fear. It... Read More

How to Network Your Way to Success

Successful people do not achieve success on their own, they... Read More

The #1 Way to Control Your Mind for Success!

People say: "One can't help one's thoughts." But one can.... Read More

Success The Cartoon Character Way?

If you could choose a cartoon character from your childhood... Read More

How To Create a Life Strategy for Business Success - Part One of a Series

Ask yourself the following:1. I have created a life-strategy plan... Read More

A Vision for Success

Do you know that there is a formula for attaining... Read More

Is Shyness Affecting Your Job?

It is accepted that most people have felt shy at... Read More

More Effective Communication - Weight Loss For Your Mouth

Language constitutes our belief system. What we believe is true... Read More

STOP Trying Harder

You've been searching for self improvement or personal development. Trying... Read More