Personal Development Secrets to Your Success

Personal Development Secrets to Your Success My mom  is my biggest blogging fan (ok, my dad and  mother-in-law are close runner ups).    Recently when I went back  to Minnesota to visit my parents,  my mom  gave me a stack of reading materials including old newspapers for inspiration for my blog.   Thanks mom!   One of the items that she gave me was the Investors Business Dailys 10 Secrets to Success.   I really love all these  secrets and wanted to share them with you.   The report says that when you combine all of these, you can turn your dreams into reality. How you think is everything: Always be positive.   Think success, not failure.   Beware of a negative environment. Decide upon your true dreams and goals.   Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. Take action: Goals are nothing without action.   Dont be afraid to get started.   Just do it. Never stop learning.   Go back to school or read books.   Get training and acquire skills. Be persistent and work hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint.   Never give up. Learn to analyze details: Get all the facts, all the input.   Learn from your mistakes. Focus your time and money: Dont let other people or things distract you. Dont be afraid to innovate; be different: Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity. Deal and communicate with people effectively: No person is an island.   Learn to understand and motivate others. Be honest and dependable; take responsibility:  Otherwise, Nos. 1-9 wont matter. How can you apply these  secrets to your life  and turn your dreams into reality?