Success Principles

No matter a person's social status or income, whether the economy is booming or surging. It's the select few people who take the hill head on who seem to win in all conditions. I have always been fascinated with the people in this world that have gone before me, who...

We all have big dreams and goals in our lives. There are a few reasons why most people never quite reach them. Many people will start with enthusiasm, only to get discouraged and stop once they meet resistance. Others never take the first step. These are the people...

Starting a business you are passionate about is so essential because the progress never ends. Some people assume that once your business is successful, you can sit back and count your money. Most don't realize that while getting started is the key, the progress never...

"Comparanoia" has created an easy trap for easy trap for aspiring entrepreneurs to step in. Some people might call it keeping up with the Joneses. There is more pressure than ever to portray a false sense of reality about your success or financial status, even if you...

Some of you may remember the 1993 film of the storied Rudy. It's a story about a young man who dreams of playing football at Notre Dame. However, he lacked the grades, money, talent, and physical stature to reach that goal. Still, nothing would deter Rudy from chasing...

The word discipline is used a lot in the world of fitness and business. What do you think of when you think of discipline? Most people think negatively. They remember their father saying they were going to discipline them when they got home. People also assume...

A common myth in the business world suggests that once you have a great ida, you should create a business plan and immediately start raising capital. You can go that route but let me share why you should wait until you prove your concept and require capital. Let's...

Excitement and passion are great qualities to have if you are starting a new venture. I would often have franchisees come to me after buying their first franchise license and say, "I'm going to be your best franchisee, I'm going to own ten of these locations. As much...

Most businesses have a great idea when they get started. They often create some success and then begin diluting themselves and their resources. There will be some days that will be more challenging than others, and you may feel like quitting. It requires mental and...

Bill Gates once started a business called Traf-O-Data. Colonel Sanders recipe was rejected over 1000 times before he founder KFC. Henry Fords' first two car companies left him broke, and Walt Disney was fired because "he lacked imagination and had no original ideas."...

Not everyone has the ability to build a financial empire. That's part of the problem in this world. We create jealousy and borders based on the financial success that others may have earned. Consider how dangerous it can be to continuously comparing ourselves to...

Many people are creating a false belief of real prosperity. The more alarming part is that innocent people are putting their future and their hard-earned money into shortcuts. They believe there are simple hacks to building a life of prosperity. They fail to...