To put it simply, there are no barriers except for the ones we create in our minds; it’s our perception that blocks us. You see when you do what you love and what you love brings value to the lives of others in true service, anything is possible. It may sound lofty to most’; however, this has been my experience and also the story of others who are truly successful.

Success may mean different things to different people; however, at the end of the day success has underlying commonalities such as, YOU are happy in what you do and you make others better for it… not to mention you enjoy prosperity in all areas of your life because you have the courage to pursue your true purpose no matter what.

That’s my 2 cents here. Ron I hope you don’t mind that i replied.

Thanks.

It just stuck my mind and so I am here and have read your articles on 5 characteristics of a successful person. Very well written in point forms and easy to understand. Does it means people are successful in the area of work means they are happy and have gained lots of support from colleagues? It takes a person’s attitude and personality to break through barriers and obstacles in the area of work isn’t?

How do you break those barriers to get what you desire?

Just came across this article and for the most part I like it because it is simple and it gets to the point very quickly. I do agree to a huge degree with all 5 characteristics; however, I just think that this article is limited in that it lacks clarity about success and what it means.

In my experience success means different things to different people which means that at its core many people are looking for a foundation or principles of success people so they can emulate the same in whatever capacity they choose to create their own success. I would love to see you follow up this article with a more in-depth look at success from a principle based standpoint.

Just this humble man’s opinion of course. Please keep up the good work… we need you!

Thanks,
Dean

I was googling the characteristics of a successful person and came across your site. I read about the info in five other sites before I got to yours. I absolutely love yours because it spoke to me. The others listed stuff that I am already doing but I don’t feel successful and I feel like they didn’t quite hit the nail on the head. You did.
1. Hustle – I am comfortable, so I don’t hustle. If I truly want the success that I “think” I want, I will have to learn to hustle, you have to be a little bit hungry.
2. Get things done – I used to be more motivated, I’m blaming my lack of motivation on my hormones.
3. Do what you say, and say what you do – Sometime I do, sometimes I don’t and I hope that no body will call me out, thought I know that if they did, I’d do what I say I’ll do. I shouldn’t have to wait on anybody, it should be innate.
4. Fail Better – Well I’m afraid of failing, the thought of failing keeps me stuck
5. Think – I have no issues with this one. I’m a thinking but not much of a doer.
Thank you so much for your list. I love it, and I will definately work with it

As far as telework… sounds great and I fully support it. It’s working smarter which is fantastic and should result in increased productivity. But if the idea is to simply work less it’s my personal opinion that it’s a slippery sloap headed to lackluster results over the long haul.

I agree with your view of what success entails. The points form a strong foundation to achieving set goals.The hustle aspect has to be in moderation (controlled) to avoid loosing a balance in other societal areas of life.