Keys to Success
	
Do you hope to become a famous scientist or inventor, plan to write a best-selling book or dream of becoming a legendary musician, athlete, or actor? Maybe you just want to ace your next test. Whatever your hopes, plans, and dreams may be, the only way to get there is by developing the keys to success within you.

What qualities set successful people apart from all the rest? The keys to success are not carefully guarded secrets. They are available to everyone. Success is all about individual effort, determination, and patience. To be successful, you must be willing to develop the personal characteristics that will lead you there. 

Successful people:
 - Are passionate about what they do and enjoy doing it.

 - Know what they want, set clear goals and envision success.

 - Are determined, persistent and patient; they do not have to get it right the first time. 

 - Recognize the value of practice, practice, practice.

 - Have an insatiable hunger for knowledge; they are curious and not afraid to experiment.

 - Do not just think about success; they have the courage to act. 

 - Think carefully about possible results and consider consequences before they act.

 - Look for different ways to solve problems; try new ideas and different approaches.

 - Build relationships with other people and reach out to them.

Success is usually achieved the hard way. It is a journey of a thousand miles, through a hundred twists and turns, with a million potholes. The first step is to believe that you have what it takes.








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