What is the key of success?

It seems to go without saying that to get anything done, you have to do something. However, many never do anything.  They dream and plan and hope, but do not do the things that will lead them to their goals.

Pablo Picasso once said that "Action if the Foundational Key to All Success." This means that, in order to get anything done, you have to do something about it. Dreaming and hoping will not get you the success you’re looking for. Fundamental Action has to take place, along with dreaming and hoping in order to create success in your life.

1. DEFINE SUCCESS

What is success to you? Whether in business or in life, success is the status of accomplishing a goal or objective. It is reaching and obtaining your desired visions and goals. You have to figure out what success means to you first.

2. SET GOALS

Create a series of goals that you would like to achieve and obtain. Writing these goals will keep you motivated and focused. Success requires work and so you have to figure out how you will achieve your goals and with what resources.

2. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Not everything will always pan out the way you had imagined. We cannot control everything, but we can control the way we handle these types of situations. No one who has made it big gave up after failing once, twice or three times. Their attitude and determination allowed them to continue moving forward and learning from their past mistakes. Remember to believe that you can reach your goals!

3. TAKE ACTION

Understanding what is required of you in order to achieve your goals is important. This will make it a lot easier to stay committed to your goals. You can't do something half-way; you have to give it your all to receive a better outcome. You can't just expect the result to be the same if you don't commit fully and take the action to do so.

4. FOLLOW THROUGH

Sometimes we get stuck on a problem and this can lead us to a road block. You'd be surprised at how easily someone can stop themselves from reaching their own goals. Distractions, excuses, and other priorities can lead us away from completing our own goals, whether personal or business oriented. We need to stay focus and encourage ourselves constantly to stay on track.

Fundamental Action is the core of success. If you create a plan of action and build on your goals, anything is possible!