10 Keys to Personal Power
Brian Tracy
Key 1: Clarity
"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in life. Have a sense of direction and know where you're going. If you do not have clear specific goals in life, you are doomed to work for others who do.
Key 2: Competence
"If you commit to exellence, opportunites will always come your way. The harder you work, the better you get."
Key 3: Concentration
"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?" before you start anything."
Key 4: Common Sense
- Train your mind
- Think things through
- Listen to your intuition
- Learn from setbacks
Key 5: Creativity
"Except the fact that every human being is a genius. The hallmark of creativity is asking questions. The people who are most creative ask the most questions."
Key 6: Consideration
"The quality of your relationships with other people will determine your success in life."
"Develop new skills you need to become a better communicator. Take courses in listening, speaking, etc."
"If you were to learn one new word a day, within 5 years, you'll be the most educated person in history."
Key 7: Consistency
"Dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work."
"Be consistent in your relationships, your family, friends, your boss, your work. Be the person that people can depend upon. That if you say you"ll do something you do it."
Key 8: Commitment
"No success is possible without commitment. The ability to commit yourself whole hearty is the basis of achieving all success."
"Because totally absorbed in your work. Be totally committed."
Key 9: Courage
"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for failure in life."
Key 10: Confidence
"You only get confidence by doing things over and over again."
Reflection:
1) These keys are beneficial to me and the ways I can use these in my daily life.
