Are you an average small business owner who barely makes a living, let alone ever become wealthy?
Ever think about this?
Many entrepreneurs work extremely long hours. But hard work alone is definitely not the answer to achieving massive success. By contrast, nearly every wealthy super achiever or you want to call every “7-figure income a year earner super affiliate guru” are not workaholics but they are extremely focused, driven and effectively productive person.
To be fair, I also know a few workaholics that are rich. But most if not all of them are unhappy and unhealthy in every instance. While the super successful are productive, they are also multifaceted in how they spend their time. And their lives are a lot more fun too.
I believe it is this “well roundedness” factor alone that makes all the difference. And multiplies their margin of success.
And this is what Ted Nicholas will tell you about being successful. This is a summary of his article courtesy of THE SUCCESS MARGIN, check out his complimentary subscription, visit http://www.tednicholas.com/
Here are 9 factors to add to your existence.
Besides work, here is a brief look at how to make the most of your most valuable asset – time.
Factor #1 – Be an avid reader
Try to read 2-3 hours a day and consistently. This includes solid “How To” books, written by those who really walk the talk. You can enjoy fiction; favorite fiction writers include Ayn Rand, John McDonald, Rex Stout, Elmore Leonard.
Don’t forget your newspapers that are a read daily which include Wall Street Journal, the International Herald Tribune and the local paper in whatever country you are in. Magazines to look forward to include GQ, Vanity Fair, Economist and Readers Digest.
Read Globe and National Enquirer, which publish some of the world’s most powerful headlines and which are good study materials for any marketer.
Factor #2 – Indulge in your favorite hobbies
Check out anti-aging research which has convinced me that we are close to being able to extend life to 120 healthy, vigorous years. Do all you can to prepare myself for a long and active life.
Happily health is 80% lifestyle. And only 20% genetic. Spend time playing tennis, walking, weight resistance, hiking and swimming.
Meditate each day for at least 20 minutes. If you are a Christian, don’t forget your Christian believes: Meditate on the Word of God daily, morning and night (Joshua 1:8). Believe in God.
Factor #3 – Pursue health
Try a diet that is what I call the 90/10 secret. Get 90% of your food intake organic. Mostly fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and seeds. Meat once or twice a week. The next 10% may includes all the things that you love most, such as pizza, hamburgers, frozen yogurt and pasta.
Share this diet with close friends, clients and family and they will grow to love it. Take natural supplements daily. Make sure you sleep 7-8 hours a day as this is very important to your health.
Factor #4 – Enjoy Music
Enjoy Mozart, Sinatra, The Beatles, Rod Stewart, Celine Dion and Tony Bennett. Or love authentic Greek music.
Factor #5 – Move to the beat. Dance!
Take up Ballroom dancing, Tango, Mamba, Foxtrot, Greek. Take up dance lessons at every opportunity.
Factor #6 – Spend quality family time
It is extremely important to spend time with children and grandchildren together and individually whenever possible. Get away to a lovely beach home for a week on the east coast of the U.S. and get your family to enjoy this special concentrated time together, even if they live all over the world!
Factor #7 – Treasure Friendships
One of life’s great values are the friends you choose to spend time with. The art of conversation is a particular great joy of friendship.
Factor #8 – Nurture your Romantic Relationship
This is the most important of all human relationships. Why? The person with whom you choose to share your life is crucial to your happiness. You wife your husband. We wouldn’t trade our personal relationship for anything, right?. It is our highest value. Nurture your romantic relationship above all.
Factor #9 – Get in touch with Fashion
I love men’s fashion. And women’s too! I especially those love ties, shirts and hats and shoes! With all the above you may wonder when I find time to work!
I hope you enjoy these factors of life to help you enjoy life and get into the habit of succeeding in life. Remember life is not about work or being a workaholic. If the above gives you any ideas to help you make some changes that may help you enjoy your life even more, do let me know. Take care and God bless!
