So, some say (and yes, I, JP Moses, do wholeheartedly agree) that there are 2 types of people in this world — those who succeed and those who fail.
But have you ever wondered what sets these two groups apart? What makes one person successful and the other person wondering what went wrong?
The difference between these two worlds comes down to 3 powerful words…
- action
- perseverance
- focus
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
~Pablo Picasso
Failure Comes from Lack of Focus
To better understand how to become successful, let’s first talk about what NOT to do.
Those who fail to reach their goals take action. They have this in common with those who succeed. But those who fail get discouraged quickly when their action doesn’t lead to immediate results. Those who fail require instant gratification, and when they can’t satisfy that need, they switch gears… quickly. When they don’t get the results they seek, they bail.
They fail to see the big picture and the importance of persistence and perseverance. Those who fail will drop the shovel, so to speak, and find another hole to start digging when things aren’t going the way they planned.
And the result is perpetual unfinished business, lost opportunities, and ultimate failure.
Those Who Succeed Dig Deeper
On the other hand, successful people look to the future, create long-term goals, and envision the big picture. Just like the person who fails to succeed, they too grab the shovel and start digging.
But the difference is they keep digging. Even when they discover that there is no buried treasure in the sand, they keep digging to discover other valuable findings.
That’s how successful people get ahead in life and in the real estate business. They may not find what they’re seeking, but they look for other means of success and other opportunities to grow and learn.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
~Winston Churchill
So, do you have the courage to continue?
Put the past behind you. Ever heard that expression?
It doesn’t matter where you’ve come from, what matters is where you’re going and how you plan to get there.
So the next time you decide to pick up that shovel, don’t stop digging. Dig like you’ve never dug before.
I guarantee — even if you don’t find what you’re looking for — that you’ll discover something amazing, something unexpected, something that will change the way you do business… for the better.
Start Here
Take action steps every day toward your goals.
Don’t stop digging for success even if you don’t find what you’re looking for.
Keep your mind open to other valuable lessons as you work to reach your goals.
Continue to strive for success even after you fail.
Fail forward because without failure, there can be no success.