The 7 P's of Success
Purpose
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This is your why. Why are you doing this?
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It's your mission in life.
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It keeps you focused when distractions and setbacks come.
Passion
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Are you willing to do it for free?
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Achieving your dream will require long nights and many hours, of which many will be unpaid.
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Your passion will carry you when you're tired and feel like quitting.
Persistence
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Persistence and commitment will outdo talent any day.
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You have to be relentless. Quitting cannot be an option.
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The doubt and naysayers will come. Don't even crack the door to it.
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"Never give in - never, never, never, never, never......." - Winston Churchill
Pain
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It's inevitable - the pain of disappointments, closed doors, rejection and jealousy from people you thought would support you but didn't.
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You've got to be willing to endure the pain.
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The difference between a good athlete and an elite athlete is their tolerance for pain.
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"You're already in pain. You might as well get a reward for it." - Eric Thomas
Perspective
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What separates winners from losers? Perspective.
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Winners see failure as opportunities to grow. Losers see it as defeat.
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Opportunities come disguised as problems.
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"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games; 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan
Payoff
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Your labor is not in vain.
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There is a reward for those who are persistent.
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Remind yourself that all the hard work, sacrifice and pain is going to payoff.
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The reason most never reach the payoff, is because they can't endure the pain and the process.
Pride
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Pride comes before a great fall.
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Remain humble. Don't forget where you came from and why you started in the first place.
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If what you're doing isn't directly or indirectly helping people you have to ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?"
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Check your motives. Cause it's all about people.