THE SECRETS TO SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT

Each of us has the potential to achieve far more than we
have yet imagined. We know that human beings use only a
tiny percentage of our brain's potential. We waste time, we
get distracted, we "spin our wheels", and we get
frustrated. Yes, we do accomplish things, but only a small
portion of what we are capable of achieving.
At the same time, other people are reaching huge goals and
achieving vastly more than us. I find it humbling that Mark
Zuckerber, Marc Cuban, Megyn Kelly and Taylor Swift are so
young! Whatever you think of him or his politics, isn't it
astonishing that Barack Obama is U.S president? He's still
a "kid"!
What are the secrets to that level of achievement?
After studying thousands of highly effective people over
the past 20 years, I believe it comes down to only four
critical essentials. Here they are:

1. Self Discipline. Self discipline has a terrible
reputation because most people think of it as pain and
deprivation, but nothing could be further from the truth!
Self discipline is the key to ultimate freedom! It means
taking charge of your life, being an adult and deciding how
you want to live your life. It means you are not dependent
on circumstances or convenience or other people's opinions.
It is choosing your own course, taking responsibility and
going in the direction YOU have chosen. It means doing what
makes sense in the long run, rather than what is popular or
comfortable or easy. Self discipline is the first essential
for massive, extraordinary levels of personal success.
2.  Effective Resource Allocation.  High achievers don't
waste time or squander relationships, or "wish their lives
away." They use their talents and abilities wisely. They
focus their efforts on their most important next steps.
We have limited resources. There are only 24 hours in a
day, and we have limited stamina and strength. High
achievers concentrate their best efforts on their most
important projects. They are very careful about time,
knowing that when today is over, it's gone forever. They
make careful choices about money, knowing that once spent,
it's gone forever, but invested wisely, it can create
literally millions of dollars over time. High achievers use
resources wisely.
3.  Environmental Perfection.  We respond to our
surroundings and high achievers create environments that
support them perfectly, all day long, every single day.
They care about their offices, and they take care of their
bodies. They dress well and keep their tools sharp and
well-maintained.
There is a reason extraordinarily successful people have
elegant offices, and live orderly, structured, simple
lives. These are the habits that MADE THEM SUCCESSFUL!
4.  Hard Work.  Extremely successful people work harder
than the rest of us. Yes, sometimes they simply work more
hours and stay more focused, but sometimes it's the subtle
things. They pay attention and actually listen to the
people they meet. They network effectively. They read and
use what they learn to achieve better outcomes. They get
more done!
Self-made millionaires routinely work 50, 60 or even more
hours per week. Often they are doing work they love so it
doesn't feel like "work" in the traditional sense, but they
show up early, they stay late, and they work all day long.
They take care of the "little things" and it shows up in
the quality of their results, and in their bank accounts at
the end of the year.
Chart your own course. Decide what you want and the life
you prefer, then focus your time, energy and effort to that
end. Use the resources available and create a Personal Eco-
System(tm) that supports you perfectly, then simply out-
work, out-perform and out-last the competition. There are
no alternatives. Extraordinary achievement is the result of
those four simple steps.