I consult and coach people from all walks of life. My clients are scattered in 47 of our 50 states and I have a handful from Europe and several from the Middle East. When I was thinking of what I would write today, a thought came to me. What qualities do the most successful people who I coach have that others do not? I am confident that you will find the article interesting.

More importantly than just finding the article interesting, I hope it sparks you take different action steps then you might be taking now. In discussing with my most successful clients (those earning well north of 7 figures per year, who are happy, balanced and have great relationships) why they are at the levels they are at, they all told me basically the same thing.

1. They get up each morning for a specific reason(they have a purpose)
2. They have a daily routine that they follow without fail
3. They have written goals and action steps
4. They are not afraid to make mistakes as long as they learn from their mistakes
5. They look for the good in every situation
6. They don’t watch TV
7. They study about their market, or product, constantly
8. They surround themselves with great people and ask for their opinions
9. They make decisions-it does not matter if it is a good or bad decision they don’t live in the world of indecision
10. They invest time and money on improving themselves
11. They donate heavily to worthy causes
12. They donate their time to help others
13. They read a tremendous amount and on various topics
14. They play chess or other thought-provoking games (bridge, gin, poker)
15. They get professionally coached to be held accountable
16. They have great relationships
17. They have gratitude
18. They never give up and they never take no for an answer
19. They admit when they are wrong
20. They take full responsibility for their successes and failures
21. They enjoy life
22. They take money management very seriously
23. They do not boast
24. They do not waste
25. They live below their means

Please take a look at that list again. What will you do differently as a result of reading it?

Are you living in fear? Are you afraid of investing time and money in yourself? Are your communications skills and relationship skills in need of improvement? What action steps will you take right now that will impact your life exponentially over the next ten years? (This is how Bezos thinks). Take the action now!