The Success Formula: New Series

Depending on who you talk to, success is either a straight-forward formula or a mysterious force of nature. I'm a formula person. I believe you can breakdown success and every time, the same elements are behind it. The Success Formula, as I see it, breaks down into just three simple steps:

1. Set a Goal
2. Create a Plan
3. Commit to the Plan

Now, I've written a lot about success in the past and, in a way, I think I always overcomplicated it. In reality, these three steps can help us achieve practically anything. There's no gimmicks, no schemes, and results aren't necessarily immediate. It takes hard work and dedication. Whatever it is you dream of doing, whether it's running a Marathon, getting a promotion, or finding a brand new career, following these steps will greatly increase your chances for success.

Over the next week, I'll be looking at each step in depth, trying to figure out the best way to go about doing these three things: setting goals (both personal and professional), creating actions plans (without getting wrapped up in the planning process), and committing to the project. And sure, maybe there's something a little "magical" behind people who experience phenomenal success...I'll investigate that a bit too! If you have any exceptional knowledge in one of these areas, or just a great tip that you think others will benefit from, please contact me. I'd love some more input.

So, keep your eye out over the next few days for the Three Part Series: The Success Formula. It's going to be fun (and fascinating) stuff!