Simply Successful Secrets
The Internet is truly this incredible thing. A single topic can spread like a flowering vine ( or a festering rash ) with great speed and touch a huge number of people.
As is normally the case, there is a new meme traversing it's way across the Internet and ( surprisingly ) I've been tagged by Mig to participate. If you haven't stopped by one of her sites I highly recommend doing so. She's a fantastic writer and I find many of her posts though-provoking and informative. The question, quite simply, is, "What little secrets do I have that have helped me to be successful?" Personally, I think every person measures success differently. Some people measure their success based on money, some on their accumulation of material possessions, some only by the happiness they feel. I imagine that each person's secrets will reflect how they measure success. Regardless, I have to come up with 5 - 10 secrets, so here goes . . .
As is normally the case, there is a new meme traversing it's way across the Internet and ( surprisingly ) I've been tagged by Mig to participate. If you haven't stopped by one of her sites I highly recommend doing so. She's a fantastic writer and I find many of her posts though-provoking and informative. The question, quite simply, is, "What little secrets do I have that have helped me to be successful?" Personally, I think every person measures success differently. Some people measure their success based on money, some on their accumulation of material possessions, some only by the happiness they feel. I imagine that each person's secrets will reflect how they measure success. Regardless, I have to come up with 5 - 10 secrets, so here goes . . .
- Read every day - I filter through a plethora of blogs every day to get a feel for what's going on in the world beyond my doorstep. It's also very helpful for the next secret.
- Write - It doesn't really matter if it's an email, a personal and private journal, or a blog. Besides speaking this is the next, most important way we communicate. Practice makes perfect ( or at least close ).
- Be cynical - I try not to believe everything people tell me. Sometimes people have motives that they would prefer you not know about.
- Learn something new - There is always something new and interesting to learn. The field in which I work ( technology ) is constantly changing and it requires that I either learn about new things or become extinct.
- Don't be late - Nuff said.
- Treasure your family - At the end of the day these are the people who treasure you.
- Spend time doing absolutely nothing - Down time is good.
I'm really enjoying watching this meme take off. Being late! That's one I left out of my own list. I can't stand being late for ANYthing! Ever!
I'm enjoying the take-off too, Gayla! This meme is making the rounds on a grand scale and I am doing everything in my power to encourage that. So many people are taking the time to assess and record their success habits, helping themselves and so many others in the process!
Jim - I love #3! I am very positive and upbeat , but I have also become a FIRM believer in what my wife and I call "managing expectations".
It is a safe expectation that people are going to say or do unexpected or unpleasant things, but by realizing that in advance, you prepare yourself so that the impact on your own life is minimal.
One of my favorite phrases has always been "hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst!"
Much obliged for your participation, Jim, and be sure to keep an eye on my blog. When (if?) this meme finally loses steam, I will tally up the incredible responses and put them into one giant "how-to" post. It will be one super-charged list that everyone will be able to learn something from.
Thanks again for coming on board!
I just now found my name on your tag list, I've been so busy I haven't been making my blogging rounds lately! Anyway, It may be a little late but I will try to get my post up today sometime!