Success Freak: Kick Ass in Life in 7 Days

by Bruno Gralpois

DAY ONE, SKILL ONE ACTION PLAN Now that you have completed the exercise section and have reflected on ways you can build this new skill, it’s time to act. Here are seven specific actions you must take to immediately apply what you’ve learned in this chapter: CHALLENGE ONE: CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS Declare what success is to you. Think beyond fame, fortune and other cultural clichés. Write your definition of success down; hang it on your wall; set goals that inspire you. Set yourself free. Stay true to yourself, no matter what. Resist outside pressures to box you in or to measure yourself by others’ expectations. Prioritize wisely and avoid distractions. Place the big rocks and pebbles in your jar first and make time for what matters most. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are successful on their own terms and encourage others to find their own path. Trust your instincts and, when in doubt, follow your inner voice. Don’t hold back. Pursue what matters most to you and set realistic milestones for what you aim to achieve. Tell others how you define your own success, not to challenge or influence them, but to seek their undivided support.