Simply Successful Secrets

By Donald Latumahina, March 14, 2007
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Sania Wyatt tagged me for Simply Successful Secrets project (initiated by Aaron Potts) with the following rule:

Compose a new blog post listing the top 5 to 10 things that you do almost every day that help you to be successful. They can be anything at all, but they have to be things that you do at least 4 or 5 times every week. Anything less than that may be a hobby that helps you out, but we are after the real day in and day out habits that help you to be successful.

Good challenge. It’s always interesting to see what works and what doesn’t work. So here are what I do daily (or almost daily):

  1. Reading
    This is an essential part of my life. I love reading books and web sites (blogs included, of course) for one simple reason: reading allows me to absorb the thoughts of the best people in the world. It is as if I meet them personally and hear what they say. 
  2. Listening and watching
    I love listening to podcasts and watching educational or motivational videos. Like reading, it allows me learn from the best people in the world. Audio learning is especially useful because I can learn while working on something else.
  3. Writing
    Mainly writing this blog, of course :). Writing forces me to digest whatever inputs I get and put them in new forms. As a result, I become more aware of any potential ideas. I grasp ideas better and create new ideas faster. 
  4. Exercise
    I try to exercise more regularly only recently, but I already feel the difference. Exercise keeps my energy level high throughout the day which is very helpful to overcome my daily challenges.
  5. Quiet time
    Spirituality helps strengthen all other parts of my life. It refreshes me and gives me peace of mind, clarity, and directions.

These things work well for me, but of course there is still a lot of room for improvements.

Now I’d like to tag these people to share their Simply Successful Secrets with us:

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  1. Comment by Mehrdad

    16 29. October 2008, 7:20 am o'clock |

    I think to be successful needs curiosity in every thing that is possible.i dont mean to be rude” just when possible “although i have problems to be successful but that is what i experienced!

  2. Comment by Nancy Sutherland

    15 30. September 2008, 2:34 pm o'clock |

    That is a great start. I really believe that consistency is the key to success. Whatever you commit to doing, do it every day, whether you feel like it or not. Over time, that will pay off!

  3. Comment by Donald Latumahina

    14 27. June 2007, 8:51 pm o'clock |

    Thanks, Ken. I watched “The Secret” only in YouTube, but I hear quite a lot about it and it’s interesting. All in all, I share the same view as J.D. Roth from Get Rich Slowly. You can read his review about this topic.

  4. Comment by The Secret DVD

    13 26. June 2007, 11:36 pm o'clock |

    Some really great points, thank you!
    I was curious what are your thoughts on “The Secret” movie?

    Ken.

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