Getting to Success

Success is a destination that most anyone can reach. It's not on any screen and no app yet will get you there. After 40 years of practicing law and 32 years teaching in the University and studying the subject from many angles I here present a road map to actually getting to success:

A positive attitude is essential; Are you a pessimist?

A positive attitude can be learned. (See: Learned Optimism-Seligman)

Set specific goals; use posted notes; create positive affirmations; recite them daily

Watch what you feed your brain; news programs are problem based not solution based.

Obtain self help books and tapes; listen to them in your car; admit the problem is you

Culture a sense of humor

Watch who you associate with; who are your real friends?

Create a "salon"- Hang out with smart people

Write, plan and learn. Keep a journal; Develop your creativity

Do what you love one hour a day for a year; you will be amazed at the results.

Most college courses do not train for success; Seek out those that do! Demand that they be taught!

Take personal control and responsibility for your own success.

Spend 30 minutes a day learning new things

The reality is, most people do not really want to do the work to succeed