10 Principles & Strategies For Success In Business – Any Business!

I think in order to achieve the things you want in life you have to have a strategy. Some people become successful in life and business because they set up some basic principles that they follow on a daily basis. Below, I have outlined some of the very principles and strategies that I used to become a successful entrepreneur. Implement these strategies into your life and business and watch things change!

#1 What You Think Is Important: Always be positive. As a man think, so is HE. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment; it will surely extinguish your positivity.

#2 Decide Upon Your True Dreams: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. Write a plan of action and follow it.

#3 Take Action: Goals are nothing without action. Don’t be afraid to get started now. Just do it! You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started if you want to be great.

#4 Never Stop Learning: Go back to school or read a new book. Attend seminars often or get training and acquire a new skill.

#5 Be Persistent And Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to be in it for the long haul. Never give up!

#6 Learn To Analyze Details: Get all the facts and use them before making a decision. Learn from your mistakes and then you will not easily repeat them.

#7 Focus On Your Time And Money: Don’t let other people or things distract you. You can replace money that is lost, but you can never replace lost time. Make every minute count!

#8 Don’t Be Afraid To Be Different: Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity. Step out on faith and dare to make something happen. It’s OK to totally confuse others if it works for you.

#9 Learn To Communicate With People Effectively: Learn to understand the motives of others. Building lasting relationships is a sure way to expand your horizons. There are values in differences. Take knowledge that you receive from others and apply it to your situation to help you in your quest to fulfill your own goals.

#10 Be Honest, Dependable And Take Responsibility: Or else, numbers 1-9 won’t matter!

I look forward to helping you strive to reach your goals and dreams. It is my hope that the information I've provided will help you to get there!

To Your Health, Wealth & Happiness!

Pam Lawhorne

Pam Lawhorne is a serial entrepreneur, small business expert and creative marketing consultant, who provides advice, guidance, and encouragement to aspiring CEO's around the nation in her popular seminars and publications. She is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Empower U, Incorporated, a training and consulting firm that specializes in interactive workshops, seminars and coaching programs.

Ms. Lawhorne is the author of “From Minimum Wage To Getting Paid! - How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur With No Money, Education Or Experience!" and she is also a syndicated columnist who writes articles on empowerment, entrepreneurship, personal development, creative marketing and real estate investing. Her articles appear nationally in newspapers, magazines, and on numerous business websites and on-line publications. For additional information please visit her website: www.PamLawhorne.com.

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