Jack Ma says,
"Please tell your children that the world is changing every day and no one
is going to wait for you in the past. When lighter was invented, matches slowly
disappeared. When calculator was created, abacus was to fade away. When digital
camera was designed, the market of negative film no longer existed. When direct
market selling/internet-based selling arises, traditional marketing declines.
When smartphone with 4G (wireless internet access) was introduced to the world,
you no longer need to turn on your computer at home. When We Chat and Whats App
(mobile text/voice/video messaging) are developed, traditional text messaging
is no longer as popular as before.
Let's not to blame
"Who took over Whose business." It's only because people are more
adjustable and adaptable to new ideas and changes in the world.
Someone asks Jack Ma,
"What is your secret for success?" He says, "Really simple...I
am doing (action) while you're only watching."
Please remember that the
world keeps changing every day.
If you don't change,
you'll be left behind. You reap what you sow with your time. If you spend time
to drink, you may become an alcoholic. If you spend time to complain, you may
become a blamer. If you spend time to beautify yourself, you may become a
pretty girl/handsome guy. If you spend time to stay healthy, you may enjoy a
healthy good life. If you spend time to be picky, you may become a 'mean'
person. If you spend time to learn, you may gain wisdom. If you spend time with
your family, you may foster a warm and loving relationship with your loved
ones.
Pass this message on to
those you care!
You have to pay the cost
if you want to be the boss.
The cost is discipline.
No leader can achieve success without a certain level of discipline. A
disciplined person is willing and able to give up short-term pleasure to
achieve long-term gains. Of course, becoming disciplined requires you to have
daily habits. Only disciplined people with habits can turn their lives around.
Habits can change the
direction of our lives. While some people have pitiful habits, like gossiping;
others have powerful ones, like praising others. No matter who you are or where
you came from, your habits can make or break you. What are your habits? Where
are they leading you?
People ask me all the
time, “What are your daily habits? What time do you wake up? What do you do
when you get up in the morning?” These questions make me chuckle because I used
to ask the same questions when I started my journey to success. The only
difference between you and I is that you’re actually getting the answers right
now.
Here are 10 habits that
will make you a millionaire:
1. Studying.
First and foremost, you
should never go a day without learning. Learning can happen in all forms.
Personally, I study every day for a minimum of three hours. This includes the
following habits: Reading the dictionary, reading books, watching videos,
reviewing and replying to comments, talking to my coach, etc.
Out of all of this,
reading is most important. Every day, without fail, I get to my books and soak
in as many ideas I can. I also put my phone in another room as I drink in the
knowledge and wisdom of these books. All the books in the world have all the
answers in the world. I can afford to miss a meal, but I can’t afford to miss a
book!
The greatest university
of all is a collection of books. –Thomas Carlyle
2. Setting goals.
Every day, you should
make it your duty to set your goals. With my composition book, I write down everything
that I want to accomplish for the month, year, and decade. This process
fascinates me and gets me to think bigger and step over the small problems in
life. To date, I have over 100 of these composition books in my garage.
Let’s say you have a
goal to live a lavish lifestyle within the next 10 years. If you want to
achieve this goal, you list some ideas which correspond with it. For instance,
you list the following ideas for the year: A private jet, 10-bedroom mansion,
personal chef, Rolls Royce, etc. When you come up with these ideas, you’ll get
really excited about where your life is heading.
If you can view it, you
can do it!
3. Planning.
You can set endless
goals, but you need plans to achieve them. First, you’ll need to break down
those 10 year goals into years, months, weeks, and days. Once you break them
down into smaller parts, you’ll have to come up with some actionable steps to
achieve those results and find a way to hold yourself accountable.
One of my clients had
big goals to be a professional speaker. However, he didn’t know how to plan. I
told him that he’ll have to set the stage high (no pun intended) and make plans
to achieve his goals. I told him that if he gave 120 speeches in a year, he
would reach his goals. I helped him break it down to 10 per month, which is 1
speech for every third day. After we planned, he admitted that his goals felt
more achievable!
Plan your work, work
your plans.
4. Networking.
In the new millennium,
we have so many new ways to get and stay connected. To network effectively,
you’ll have to be a producer, not a consumer. This means you have to network
aggressively, not passively. Don’t wait for emails or phone calls to come to
you. Instead, make an effort to reach out to others. Realize that networking is
a daily habit.
I use a special system
called the ‘Rule of 10.’ This rule allows me to send 10 text messages, 10 phone
calls, and 10 emails per day. On top of this, I’m constantly making videos,
giving speeches, and writing articles, which allows me to reach the masses. I’m
also posting several times per day on all of my social media accounts. This
is networking at its finest.
The people you are
looking for are also looking for you.
5. Journaling.
Everyone needs time to
think. In order to think effectively, you should keep a journal. It allows you
to reflect upon the day and ask serious questions. In addition, you’ll be able
to keep track of stories, ideas, jokes, lessons, quotes, successes, failures,
and more. You can keep track of who you met and where you went.
Every day, I write a
minimum of four pages in my journal. Up to date, I have cherished two dozen
journals. It gives me time to reflect on my greatest accomplishes, challenges,
and opportunities. Sometimes, I’ll journal incessantly for over an hour. When I
look back in my journals, I’m often astounded from my journey. Furthermore,
it’s good to leave some notes behind for future generations.
It's not the number of
hours you put in, but what you put in the hours. -Abraham Lincoln
6. Exercising.
To be successful in
life, your body must perform at the highest level. Your mind is constantly
asking your body to do the unexpected and you must be prepared. The best way to
prepare your body is by exercising, even when it’s inconvenient. Once your body
is prepared for opportunities, you’ll be able to navigate through the oceans of
success.
Imagine the feeling of
perspiration dripping after a great workout. It’s a good feeling, right? If
this is the case, why debate with yourself about whether you should workout or
not? Why not make it a habit to work out 3-5 times per week for an hour or less
per day? Not only will you gain unprecedented endurance, but get all of your
work done before the end of the day.
7. Relaxing.
Only powerful people
know how to rest. After all, that’s when they get most of their power. Some
people get so tensed up over time that they burn out. When you get too fatigued
or stressed, you lose concentration, then control. A person who doesn’t learn
how to relax ends up wasting the precious time they could have saved.
You need to zone out
every once in a while. We all naturally zone-out. Find a healthy discipline
that sedates you. Usually, I’ll take some time to cook a great meal or take a
walk in my neighborhood. Other times, I’ll put on some jazz music and have a
friendly conversation with a loved one. Even in the midst of a serious
deadline, these relaxing adventures will help you abscond from the worries in
life. Worrying is the greatest waste of imagination.
8. Affirming.
Every day, we get a
moment to talk to ourselves. The average human being speaks to themselves at
least 12,000 times per day. The difference between a successful person and an
unsuccessful person is what they say to themselves. What you say to yourself
can dramatically alter your life. Click this link to find out some of the greatest
affirmations you can make.
The other day, I heard a
person say, “Daniel, I wish I could be half of what you have been!” Wow!! Even
though I felt elevated for a moment, I must admit that a person wanting to be
‘half of me’ would never be that much. Truthfully, I’m a successful person
who’s been relentlessly reciting hisaffirmations on
a couple note-cards every night for several years.
9. Mastering your craft.
Every day, you must be
working on your craft. Each of us has been innately gifted with a talent(s)
that must be exercised on a daily basis. If you don’t use it, you lose it.
Mastery takes years to cultivate, but if you’re willing to be the best at what
you do, there won’t be much competition.
As I sat up bleary-eyed,
I was determined to finish writing this article. Even though I tackled major
challenges throughout my 20 hour day, I still pursue greatness at 4:32 am. On
your way to mastery, you’ll forget about the following things: time, food,
bathroom breaks, interruptions, pains, sexual urges, and even limitations.
“Every master was once a
disaster.” –T. Harv Eker.
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10. Masterminding.
Successful people have
learned to organize the right relationships in their lives. This means that
their closest people are nurturing them mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
Even if you see a ‘solo act’ like a musician, you must also account for those
who are behind the scenes: make-up artist, manager, sound technicians, voice
coach, etc.
However, your mastermind doesn’t form without effort. It
takes time to carefully select the right people. More importantly, the right
relationships will form naturally when you learn more about what you’re doing.
Eventually, your hand-picked team will bring out the best in you and help you
overcome the greatest challenges you’ve ever faced.
All of these habits
require the utmost discipline. You must communicate your needs to others so
that they can support you in your habits. When you seek constant improvement
and refine your lifestyle by letting these habits your success, you will
receive unlimited rewards in the process!
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