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A — ATTITUDE: Attitude ain’t everything, but it’s a heckuva good place to start.
B — BELIEF: Believe in yourself, your product, your service. If you don’t, nobody else will.
C — COMMITMENT: Possess it. In everything you do. Don’t settle for being “good enough.” Pursue your success with a vengeance.
D — DRIVE: Show it. Hard work and determination are a winning combination. Drive yourself first. That’ll make it easier to drive relationships, results and revenue.
E — EXECUTE: Do it. Take action. Make it happen. Now! You’re not compensated for intent.
F — FAIL: You can only win, if you’re willing to lose. You can only triumph, if you’re willing to fail. Players play. Spectators merely observe.
G — GOALS: Write ‘em down. With deadlines.
H — HEART: How big is yours? When everything inside you yells, “Quit! Stop! Give up!”... refuse to listen. Despite the obstacles and odds, plunge ahead.
I — INTUITION: Listen to your gut. Pay attention to your tummy. All decisions aren’t made with logic and facts. Trust your instincts.
J — JUGGLE: You’ll always have lots of stuff going on in your life. Personal. And professional. Get used to it. Manage it. Successful people are seldom idle. Being swamped, can be exhilarating.
K — KNOWLEDGE: Seek it. If you think you know it all, you’re wrong. Ask questions. Be a good student. Learn. Adapt. Apply.
L — LAUGH and LOVE: They’re both good for you! Grab your gut. Roll in the aisles. Let tears stream down your cheeks. Care. Show compassion. Make it unconditional.
M — MARCH: To the beat of a different drummer. You’re more valuable when you’re rare, unique, one-of-a-kind.
N — NO: Get used to hearing it, yet don’t feel dejected or rejected. Realize, it’s one step closer to a “yes.”
O — OPPORTUNITY: Know that, it’s everywhere. Look for it. Sniff for it. Anticipate it. Be open to the possibilities.
P — PLAN: Most people don’t plan to fail. Yet, they do fail to plan.
Q — QUASH: Forcibly stop and stomp out negativity. Especially, others who are predictors of doom and gloom. The naysayers. The critics. The doubters. The most important opinion, is yours.
R — READ: It’s a path to profit. Tap into others’ wisdom. Be voracious. Gobble-up new and exciting sources of info. Then, make it work for you.
S — STRETCH: Push yourself. Ascend new heights. Expand your horizons. Broaden your reach. Refuse to limit your potential. Start with your thoughts. When you’re busting through mental boundaries, it’s not called trespassing.
T — TIME / TRUTH / TEAMWORK: Make time your ally. Make better choices. Stay organized. Be decisive. Know that truth is your friend. While at times it may be painful, honesty and integrity (in all aspects of your life)... are non-negotiables. It’s also a far more enjoyable journey, when you share your success. Solo adventures can be lonely. Two or more people with passion and purpose, can be an unbeatable force.
U — UNDERSTAND: Be willing to appreciate others’ opinions and perspectives. Understanding is different than agreement. It’s marked by empathy and tolerance. You need not nod your head when others speak, but be willing to listen.
V — VALUE: Deliver it. Daily. If you want to make more, be more. If you want to have more, be more valuable to others. Show your worth. Demonstrate your significance.
W — WIN: Expect to win. Prepare to win. Do whatever it takes, that’s legal, ethical and moral to be victorious. Like it or not, we keep score. In lots of ways. Points. Dollars. Triumphs. Savor your success.
X-RAY: Look inside and examine yourself. What motivates you? What brings you happiness? What do you want to accomplish? What will your legacy be? Hey, as far as we know, this ain’t a dress rehearsal!
Y — YOU: Surround yourself with family, friends, peers, clients and customers. Folks who know you. Like you. Love you. And trust you. Yet know, it starts with you. YOU have to be the most important person in your life. Take great care of YOU. Only then, can you take great care of others.
Z — Z marks the conclusion. Meaning, always have your sights on the end. The anticipated result. The desired outcome. The destination achieved. Yet, then be grateful that “the end”... always kicks off a new beginning. And for that... you better have the right attitude, because it’s a heckuva place to start!
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Jeff Blackman is a speaker, author, success coach, broadcaster and lawyer who lives part-time on Marco Island. His clients call him a “business-growth specialist.” Send an e-mail to jeff@jeffblackman.com or go to www.jeffblackman.com to subscribe to his free e-letter.
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