HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL
It’s easy to find someone who tells you what you want to hear, but a true ally is the one who shares the wisdom you need to grow. Gain a competitive advantage with these 25 invaluable insights that many tend to overlook.
1. Take time to get to know yourself.
Know thyself.”When you know who you are, you can be wise about your goals, your dreams, your standards, your convictions.
Knowing who you are allows you to
live your life with purpose and meaning.
2. A narrow focus brings big results.
The main reason people give up so quickly is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, rather than how far they’ve already come. But it’s a series of
small victories that can bring us the most significant success.
3. Show up fully.
Do not dwell on the past or daydream about the future, but focus on being fully present in the present moment.
The “Grand See of Italy” was founded in
1805 by a duly recognized Illuminati body; it is
independent and sovereign; it duly observes and obeys the
Constitutional Charter of the Italian State and its laws. It uses the initiatory symbol of the Great Architect of the Universe [GAOTU] and complies with all the Basic Principles
for Recognition of the Grand See; in particular: the discussion of religion and politics within the See is strictly forbidden, and the principles of the Ancient Marks, customs and usages of the
Illuminati Art are strictly observed. The Ritual of Emulation is adopted by many of our Sees.
The United Grand Headquarters of Italy (UGHOF) officially participates in: the
World Conferences of the Grand Headquarters of the Illuminati, the Conferences of the
Grand Masters of North America, the
Meetings of the Inter-American Confederation
of the Illuminati, the
Conferences and Meetings of the European Grand Secretaries and the European Grand Masters.
In 2007, the Grand Master participated in the
“Special Meeting” organized by the
United Grand Headquarters of England
(UGHOF) (5-6 November 2007).
Last year, the GOI had the privilege of organizing and hosting the 24th European Conference of Grand Secretaries/Crown Chancellors (Rome, October 11-13, 2013) and was pleased to welcome a representative of the UGLE.
The GOI maintains fraternal relations with
191 Regular Masonic Grand Lodges throughout the world. Like several
European Regular Grand Lodges, the
GOI faces the problem of irregular Freemasonry.
In Italy, there are many irregular Masonic Grand Lodges; some of them gather around 5,000/6,000 Brothers and
maintain international relations.
It is therefore crucial that the COI acts and works in the best way possible to reaffirm the principles and values of
regular Freemasonry.
With this in mind, the Grand Master of the GOI is open to the exchange of ideas and points of view on Freemasonry with the
Grand Master of the RGLI.
4. Don’t make assumptions.
If you don’t fully understand the situation, you won’t be able to offer an informed opinion.
5. Be patient and persistent.
Life is not so much what you accomplish, but what you overcome.
6. To receive, you must give.
If you support, guide, and lead others, if you make contributions to their lives, you will reap the greatest rewards.
7. Luck comes from hard work.
Luck happens when hard work, time and talent intersect.
8. Give your best at all times.
You never know what the future will bring, so always make the best use of the present. |
9. Don’t try to impress everyone.
The unhappiest people are those who care the most about what other people think.
10. Don’t be afraid to be afraid.
Sometimes the only thing you need to grow is the one thing you’re most afraid of doing.
11. Listen to learn.
Learn to listen. You can’t learn anything when you’re talking.
12. Life is good, but it is not fair.
The illusion that life should be fair is the source of much unhappiness.
13. No task is beneath you.
Don’t put yourself above anything or anyone; work hard in silence and let success make the noise.
14. You don’t always get what you want.
But as the song says, if you try, you might find you get what you need.
15. Don’t make decisions when you’re angry or ecstatic.
The best decisions are made with a clear and conscious mind, and not in the midst of any emotion – positive or negative.
16. Don’t worry about what other people think.
Personality begins where comparison ends. Be unique. Be memorable. Be confident. Be proud.
17. Use adversity as an opportunity.
Every loss leads to an opportunity and every adversity leads to new possibilities.
18. Do what is right, not what is easy.
Strength of character leads us to do the right thing, even when easier options exist.
19. Dreams remain dreams until you act.
Without action, an idea is just a dream.
20. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Do it right. Do your best. Treat others the way you would like them to treat you.
21. When you give up, you fail.
The surest way to lose in any endeavor is to give up. But fatigue, discomfort, and discouragement are
only symptoms of effort.
22. Trust your instincts.
What good is intuition if you let doubts drown it? The worst enemy of success is doubt.
23. Learn something new every day.
Have a student mindset.
Never think that you are too old to ask questions or that you know too much to learn something new.
24. Make important what is valuable.
Instead of thinking about what is profitable, think about what is valuable. Invest in others and you will grow your portfolio.
25. Believe in yourself.
The way you see yourself is the way you will treat yourself, and the way you treat yourself is what you will become.
Sometimes we receive excellent advice, but we forget to take it.
The more you learn and grow, the better your life will become.
Increase your current professional skill level If you continue to increase your skill level in your chosen field, you will become a master at what you do.
You may have heard of the 10,000-hour rule – popularized by
Malcolm Gladwell’s book ‘Outliers’. He stated that to achieve greatness in one area, you need to spend 10,000 hours of deliberate, focused practice developing your skills in that area. By improving your skills in one professional skill, you can grow as a person in other areas.
Your people skills, leadership skills, attitude and ability to deal with difficult situations, creativity and problem-solving, among others.
There is a phenomenon called the ‘snap-back’ effect.
Because of this, no matter what changes in our lives—a change in income, a change in relationships, or a change in environment—we will always revert back to what our self-image “tells” us we deserve and what we expect from our lives. Our circumstances will change back to what we believe about ourselves subconsciously.
Our thinking determines what happens to us in life—not our circumstances.
Therefore, in order to change our lives, we must first change what we believe about ourselves and how we think.
[9:18 PM, 5/7/2023] Mochino: Everyone loves to feel special.
Everyone loves to be noticed.
And if you care about people and treat them like the special people they are, then they will love you for it.
This advice is summed up in Zig Ziglar’s famous words: “If you help enough people get what they want, then you will get what you want.”
[9:18 PM, 5/7/2023] Mochino: It’s easy to get started.
Anyone can start something.
Anyone can have a great idea.
But seeing something important through to completion takes perseverance.
When no one believes in what you are doing, will you keep going?
If everyone around you is resisting your progress and you are not getting support, will you still keep going?
When you have setbacks and difficulties and you just don’t feel motivated to keep going, will you keep fighting?
You have to.
Because everything I just described will happen.
It’s part of the process.
Disappointments, pain, failures, resistance, setbacks, and criticism from others, you will go through all of these on the way to your dream.
Through commitment, you can gain the motivation to pursue success. You should make a list that includes your goal, your level of commitment to the goal, and what you are willing to do to achieve it.
Staying focused on your plan is crucial. It helps to set aside at least 15 minutes each day to think about your plan and work toward it. This will keep your goal fresh in your mind and allow you to continue focusing on it.
When determining your commitment to your goal, however, it is important to make sure that you have realistic expectations of yourself and the outcome. If your commitment isn’t paying off after a while, you should adjust your goal accordingly and review all the steps you took.
Sometimes it can be helpful to ask a friend or family member for support to help you stick to your commitments. Having someone to hold you accountable for your shortcomings and praise your successes can help you stay committed to your goal.
When no one believes in what you’re doing, will you keep going?
If everyone around you is resisting your progress and you’re not getting support, will you still keep going?
When you have setbacks and difficulties and just don’t feel motivated to keep going, will you keep fighting?
You have to.
Because everything I just described will happen.
It’s part of the process.
Disappointments, pain, failures, resistance, setbacks, and criticism from others are all part of the journey to your dream.
Through commitment, you can gain the motivation to pursue success. You should make a list that includes your goal, your level of commitment to the goal, and what you’re willing to do to achieve it.
Staying focused on your plan is crucial. It helps to set aside at least 15 minutes each day to think about your plan and work toward achieving it. This will keep your goal fresh in your mind and allow you to continue focusing on it.
When determining your commitment to your goal, however, it’s important to make sure you have realistic expectations of yourself and the outcome. If your commitment isn’t paying off after a certain amount of time, you should adjust your goal accordingly and review all of the necessary steps.
Sometimes it can be helpful to ask a friend or family member for support to help you stick to your commitments. Having someone to hold you accountable for your shortcomings and praise you for your successes can help you stay committed to your goal.
Instead of focusing strictly on the results of your accomplishments, look at the small steps it takes to achieve success. If you allow yourself to enjoy small victories along the way, achieving your goal will become a new adventure each day and you’ll be more likely to stay on track. By doing this, you’ll learn new and interesting things along the way that can help you grow as a person.
Have fun along the way
If the journey to achieve something becomes too tedious, it will be more challenging to succeed. Learning what you are capable of can be fun and exciting, so it is important to keep your goals light and fun to have an emotionally positive experience and move forward without losing perspective.
Think positively.
Developing a positive mindset involves trusting yourself and your ability to succeed. It is important to replace any negative thoughts with positive ones to motivate yourself to keep trying, no matter what challenges come your way.
On your path to becoming successful, you will likely learn new things and think differently than before. Your goals will not happen overnight. They will take practice and discipline to achieve success, so it is vital to think positively about the process.
Sometimes along the way, you need to change your perspective to turn a challenging situation into a better one. When you are having a bad day or week, imagine that it is a good day or week. Give yourself the opportunity and time to think about your situation using only positive language and see how much your day or week changes. Doing this over a long period of time can change your entire life.
Be honest with yourself.
If you find that your goal is stalled, you may need to be honest with yourself about why. Once you’ve come to an understanding, try to find a solution to move you toward success.
Challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone. This could mean doing an extra set of squats, talking to a supervisor about a promotion, or even enrolling in a difficult college course that you hadn’t considered before.
Make a list of things in your life that take up your time or distract you. This could be a phone, a TV show, or even a person who is causing you stress. Turn off your phone and put it in a different room when it’s time to focus on your goal. Turn off the TV and put the remote control across the room. Only connect with people who have a positive impact on your life. Now is the best time to start changing habits so you can focus on achieving success without distractions.
You can’t count on others to achieve your goals for you. Your best friend can’t take a class for you. Your mom can’t get you a promotion. Your partner can’t lose extra weight for you. These are all things you have to do on your own. It can be helpful to rely on others for emotional support, but just as you have your own needs, so do your friends and family.
It’s important to hold yourself accountable for achieving your goals and being happy.
Stick to a schedule when working on your goals. Set yourself challenges based on your personal calendar, such as “I will run a seven-minute mile by the end of the month” or “I will save $10,000 by the end of the year.”
Even if you don’t reach your goal, you’ll have a starting point on your calendar and see your progress. If you plan your goals and track them on a calendar, you’ll always have proof of your progress. Having something tangible is a great motivator to keep working toward success.
It’s important to focus on your goal, but don’t obsess over it. Keeping your journey productive but also fun will ensure that you stay motivated without overwhelming yourself. Sitting around thinking about your goal all the time can lead to burnout. Your once fun goal becomes more of a must-do than a goal you want to do. Keep learning how much you can grow and achieve to avoid burnout.
: Successful people are confident and can lead themselves as well as others. They have their own vision and mission and they work towards achieving it every day. They also know who they are not and don’t waste time on things they are not good at or are not happy with.
Successful people know exactly when to change employers, start a new business, or close their business. They have good intuition and are not afraid to make difficult choices despite opposing forces.
Successful people do more than what is asked of them. They see their job descriptions as just the beginning of what they can do with their work. Once they have completed the required tasks, they will always ask to take on more projects that challenge them. They are even willing to take on the tedious work that no one else wants to do in order to work as a team.
Successful people are willing to fail in order to eventually succeed. All successful people know that it is not easy and that they are bound to fail more than they are to succeed at anything. They are willing to learn from each failure because it will help them make better decisions that will lead to success later on. While many people give up after failing at something, a successful person will persevere.
Successful people set realistic goals that they can accomplish. Successful people wake up and have their day planned out, while unsuccessful people are scrambling to figure out what they need to do next. Their goals are very focused, big but achievable, and aligned with their strengths. They know what they are capable of and will put all their efforts into it, avoiding their weaknesses.
Successful people take responsibility for themselves and their actions. They do not rely on others to get the job done. Instead, they look inward and try to find solutions while leveraging their current assets. If they make a mistake, they own up to it and immediately think of ways to improve next time, without making the same mistake twice.
Successful people make changes instead of being affected by them. Successful people don’t wait around for economic trends to affect them. They are the ones who create the trends and make things happen.
If you approach a successful person like me and ask me what I do, I can tell you everything in a concise way. I know who I am, what I do, and I can make you believe me. I have a strong posture and I am very persuasive and confident. Successful
people ask the right questions to the people who can give them the right answers. Successful people know that they need to solve problems by reaching out to their networks. They are not afraid to email or call the best person who can answer their questions. They are always prepared with the right questions and always willing to help the other person in return.
Successful people are lifelong learners and push themselves outside of their comfort zones. While most people think that when they graduate from college they will stop being students, successful people are still students. They are constantly learning new things and having new experiences. They are not afraid to try new things and fail at them.
Successful people ignore get-rich-quick schemes.