“Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win – essential to success.” – Napoleon Hill
1. Wear clothes that fit.
2. Talk less.
3. Stop waiting for things to happen.
4. Exercise.
5. Be chivalrous.
6. Listen to your parents.
7. Stand up for yourself.
8. Get a job.
9. Stop whining.
10. Do more than what you get paid for.
11. Be too early rather than too late.
12. Start a revolution.
13. Write a story.
14. Mentor a child.
15. Get out of bed in the morning, not the afternoon.
16. Give credit when credit is due.
17. Love yourself.
18. Take chances.
19. Make mistakes.
20. Take a nap.
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What a great list. Very inspiring. May I add:
keep your keys in one place
never let your gas tank go under 1/2 full
go to bed and get up at the same time
break one habit this month
Great additions, Tess! (Keeping my keys in one place is definitely a problem.) I’m glad you liked my list.
These are GREAT ideas! I love them and really believe that all of them would be helpful in order to become a success! One thing I would add would be: BE POSITIVE!
Thanks a lot for your encouragement. I’m guessing I should make another list someday soon
Hey John!!
man. when i read the title, i was like “peh. yeah. another list of the same ‘ol rehashed tony robbins type stuff”
… but then i read it.
some of these are super on point. things i changed to go from fat, stupid, useless, no friends etc to improving all of it.
numbers 1 and 2 are super on point.
number 3 also. make them happen. waiting sucks. don’t wait ever. just make it happen or don’t. never wait.
number 9 too. awwwsome way of putting it
number 20 also
awwwsomeness. made me smile
stumbled!!
keep well bra
alex – unleash reality
Thanks a lot, Alex. What? You thought I just put some stuff together and call it good content?
Just kidding. Glad you liked it.
Number 8 is my favorite. Quitting your job , give the individual a sense of independence. It allows human beings to take on obstacles on their own. See the world through the eyes of an entrepreneur instead of an employee. As long as they develop that positive mental attitude, then everything will go smooth……well not all smooth, but the rewards are worth every struggle
any thoughts john?
Hi John,
# 9- Stop whining is a great one. It takes a person out of victim mode. Here is a link to one of my lists. It takes your # 20 to a whole new level in my #1.
http://juliesusanne.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-steps-to-establishing-routine.html
Thanks for the list, John!
@Julie
Hey Julie, welcome to my humble blog!
I’ll check out your list, but for future reference, I don’t like links in the comments. It just feels like random link dropping. But I know that you honestly wanted to share this link, so I’ll check it out.
Next time, send me an email okay
Oh and I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
Hi John,
I saw your post on problogger and came over to check out your list. I don’t know what random link dropping is but I did not mean to offend. I am loving your blog, John!
It’s nothing Julie
I’m sorry, I guess I got overly cautious of spammers. Thank goodness you’re a real person 
Some great ideas here, which many of them I agree with.
I would add love others and eat healthy
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Marvin, glad you liked and welcome to the blog.