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1. Some people can't be successful
because of the background,
education, etc.

Anybody can be successful. It's a
matter of wanting to, then doing what it
takes to achieve it.

2. Successful people don't make
mistakes.

Successful people make
mistakes just like we all do.
They just don't repeat them.

3. You've got to work 60 (70, 80,
90...) hours a week to be successful.

It's not a matter of doing A
LOT of something. It's more
about doing the right thing.

4. You'll only be a success if you
play by the rules.

Who makes up the rules anyway? Each
situation is different. Sometimes
following the rules is needed, other
times making up your own rules is
what's required.

5. If you have help along the way,
it's not success.

Success rarely occurs in a vacuum.
Recognize the people who help you
become successful, there are plenty of
them.

6. It takes a lot of luck to be
successful.

It takes *some* luck to be
successful, sure. It takes a lot
more hard work, diligence,
knowledge, and application.

7. It's only success if you make a
lot of money.

Money is just one of many
benefits to success, but it's not
guaranteed.

8. It's only success if everybody
knows it.

You may get more money and
more accolades the more
people know about what
you've done. But, even if you
were the only one who knew
it, you'd still be a success.

9. Success is a goal.

Success is more what you get
when you achieve the goals
you've set for yourself. Saying
that you "want to be a
success" begs the question:
"At what?"

10. Once I'm successful, my
troubles are over.

You may be successful, but
you're not God. You'll still
have the ups and downs that
you did before. Enjoy what
success you achieve and live
each day as it comes.

About the Submitter

This piece was originally submitted by
Jim M. Allen, Business & Life
Success Coach, who can be reached
at Jim@CoachJim.Com, or visited on
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