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Okay, so we all know that’s not how it really works. Or do you? Everyday we’re being pitched new courses, new programs, services or products that are going to instantly transform our businesses and our lives. And people fall for it every single time. Now I’m not saying that these things can’t help you create some level of success in your endeavors, but you’re being sold a lie when you hear the term instant success.

Ask anyone who has created a successful business, been happily married for decades, or went from sick and obese to becoming fit and healthy, and they’ll tell you it took years to achieve any measurable amount of success. In fact, most will tell you that it took 5-10 years to see the success that brings you the financial freedom to live the life of your dreams.

But most people don’t want to hear that. In a world of instant gratification, people want the type of success that others have achieved, and they want it now. They’re not willing to put in the work and commitment, they want it handed to them. They don’t want to sacrifice their time, they want to pop the top of “Success in a Can”. They don’t want to work for that luxury car, they want to see pictures of it, wish they had one, and expect some type of magic solution is going to bring it to them.

There are some very basic foundational principles that need to be followed if you’re going to create any type of real success in your life and I promise you; It’s not going to happen overnight. Here are some basics to get you started in the right direction:

1. Stay True To Yourself.

When you do what you say you’re going to do, you build self-respect and a positive identity. Successful people understand that every time you break the promises you make to yourself, you feed your identity as an impostor and weaken your self-confidence as a person of action.

For example, if you commit to exercising 30 minutes each day, then do it. Regardless of the outcome, your character is being positively molded, and that will generate momentum along your journey.

2. Integrity

Warren Buffet once said that “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” And nothing could be further from the truth. But, for a lot of us, integrity doesn’t take center-stage in our lives. We’re focused on the short-term gains rather than our long-term name.

But, even though some people might be guilty of compromised morals or a lack of integrity, it’s not too late to change our ways. Without integrity, we can’t succeed in life, plain and simple. Think about it for a moment, everything in life requires trust. Trust is the basis for absolutely everything in this world.

3. Make The Rebound.

One of the big differentiators between those who stay the course along the journey of personal growth compared to those who get off track lies within the ability to rebound quickly from setbacks. Successful people understand that life isn’t fair and that they’re not entitled to anything. They also understand that wallowing and making excuses for themselves only zaps their personal power.

When you blame external circumstances, you’re effectively giving your personal power away. The key in life is not what happens to you, but how you react to what happens to you.

4. Don’t Pursue Envy.

Wanting something you don’t currently have is a behavior rooted in your DNA. But just because it’s a normal feeling to have doesn’t mean you can’t control it or leverage it to your benefit. Successful people understand that beneath the layers of envy lies a core need they desire.

Ask yourself why you feel envy. If it’s money, for example, what would that money represent for you? Most often, it’s time and freedom. Once you know the root cause, you can address ways to gain the things you want, like time and freedom, right now while building your dream.

5. Invest In Your Personal Journey.

5. Invest In Your Personal Journey.

Just as the stock market will experience fluctuations, your personal journey will experience its peaks and valleys. Investors who stay long term with their investments despite this are often rewarded for their patience. This same logic applies to your personal development. Successful people understand that emotions and outcomes rise and fall along the way.

The key is to stay the course and view the journey as a marathon, not a sprint. Operate with an investor’s mentality and delay gratification today for something great tomorrow.

6. Failure Is Feedback.

Failure is about perspective; there is no such thing unless you deem it that. Successful people understand that failure is an illusion created inside their minds, and they perform mental alchemy to construct an empowering reality instead. When successful people chase after a goal, two things can happen: They achieve their desired result, or they get feedback.

Falling short of your goal isn’t a failure, it’s a lesson you can use for next time.

7. Focus On The Vision.

Think of your goals as the destination and the various actions, habits and strategies as your vehicles. Numerous potential vehicles can help you arrive at your desired destination; the key lies in finding the right ones uniquely suited to you. Successful people are stubborn with what they want, but they understand that arriving at the end destination will involve detours and unexpected side roads to explore. What gets you to point A won’t necessarily get you to point B.

8. Service To Others

It’s not enough to simply try to succeed on our own. We have to ensure that we’re contributing to society. Whether that’s a monetary contribution or a contribution of one’s time, the act of contribution is a core principle of success. But, why is contribution so important? Well, what happens when we contribute is similar to what happens when we fill our hearts with gratitude – we move away from a state of lack and towards a state of abundance.

In the state of abundance, it’s far easier for us to achieve our dreams; it’s easier for us to move closer to our hopes and desires. But, when we live in a state of lack, it helps to stifle us and take away our creative energies, filling us instead with fear, anxiety, and worries. Find a way that you can contribute today, no matter how big or small, and carry out that act.

Your success ultimately comes down to your actions, perceptions, and attitudes. There are a lot of tips out there on how to be successful in life, but unless you are proactive in doing the work that is required, you will find yourself settling for a life that wasn’t what you dreamed it to be. Remember: Having a goal is half the battle. You need to have a plan and take action to manifest it into your reality.