I’ve received this “Ten secrets of success” via email today and I’d like to share it with you

1. How you think is everything: Always be positive.  Think success, not failure.  Beware of a negative environment.
2. Decide upon your true dreams and goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
3.  Take action: Goals are nothing without action.  Don’t be afraid to get started.  Just do it.
4.  Never stop learning: Go back to school or read books.   Get training and acquire skills.
5.  Be persistent and work hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint.  Never give up.
6.  Learn to analyze details: Get all the facts, all the input.  Learn from your mistakes.
7.  Focus your time and money: Don’t let other people or things distract you.
8.  Don’t be afraid to innovate; Be different: Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
9.  Deal and communicate with people effectively: No person is an island.  Learn to understand and motivate others.
10.  Be honest and dependable; Take responsibility: Otherwise, numbers 1-9 won’t matter.