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Hey everyone. I made these "rules" for myself a few months ago and try and live each day using them. They have helped me establish my career and my happiness to the next level. They are all pretty obvious when it comes to success principles, but most people still don't actually live by them. I'm in the middle of writing a book on success and these play a large part in the book. I hope they help someone out there.

I read them every morning to keep my head focused. It's one of the major reasons for my success.

Life Rule #1 - You are in control of your life.

No what position you find yourself in today, it is because of the actions and decisions you have made in the past. They might be intentional or even accidental. You are in complete control of the future and success can be yours no matter what has happened before this second.

Life Rule #2 - You can make a difference.

Many might not see how even small acts of kindness can change the world, but they can. Think if everyone did one nice thing a day what impact that would have on others. You might find a happier world to live in.

Life Rule #3 - You can have anything you want.

There is no limit to what can be yours. You are in no way different then the most successful and important people that have ever lived. You have to believe you can achieve your goals or you don't have a chance. Don't ever give up and it will come.

Life Rule #4 - Treasure what you have.

Even though you might have huge goals in your life and want big big toys, you still need to always treasure what you have today no matter what your situation. There are people that have much less then everyone one of us. If you live in poverty, you can't dwell on these things. Treasure the breath you took in seconds ago. You always have something to live for and it just gives you the strength to strive for more. Have no regrets and never doubt yourself.

Life Rule #5 - Make the world a better place.

No matter what your financial goals are or what your business is, once you pass away and die there is nothing more then what your actions did to benefit the world. Each and everyone of you can make the world a better place and there is no reason for you not to pursue that each day. Small acts can bring big results.

The book of course goes much deeper in these rules and will more then likely be presented a little differently, but these are rules I've found help me be happy no matter what. I hope you like.

Travis
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  • Profile picture of the author unknownpray
    My 1 and only rule is:
    Be tolerant, honest, and kind to become successful.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jason Field
    Add this one too. Optimism, mind set, action, focus and determination. This will help you achieve your goal in no time.
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  • Profile picture of the author thenextcameron
    Mine :

    Prayer, Positive mind, persistence, focus and action. But I always try to apply them every single time..
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    • Profile picture of the author Dayton Keeran
      There are many life rules to live by but for me, one of the rules i always live by no matter what, is...

      "Always treat others as you yourself would want to be treated"

      Their is so much negativity and blame in the world, it is so easy to treat others in a way we wouldn't accept ourselves. Before we start pointing fingers and treating people disrespectfully, take a deap breath, think for a second then have your say.

      Those few seconds can make all the difference!
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  • Profile picture of the author winds
    Originally Posted by petelta View Post

    Life Rule #1 - You are in control of your life.

    No what position you find yourself in today, it is because of the actions and decisions you have made in the past. They might be intentional or even accidental. You are in complete control of the future and success can be yours no matter what has happened before this second.


    Life Rule #3 - You can have anything you want.

    There is no limit to what can be yours. You are in no way different then the most successful and important people that have ever lived. You have to believe you can achieve your goals or you don't have a chance. Don't ever give up and it will come.

    Life Rule #4 - Treasure what you have.

    Even though you might have huge goals in your life and want big big toys, you still need to always treasure what you have today no matter what your situation. There are people that have much less then everyone one of us. If you live in poverty, you can't dwell on these things. Treasure the breath you took in seconds ago. You always have something to live for and it just gives you the strength to strive for more. Have no regrets and never doubt yourself.

    Travis
    I'm a bit more condensed, myself, but those three are really exactly how I feel about life... and I couldn't have said that better myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author tk226
    It's good to define our own rules for success as it helps us to measure any deviations in accordance with our established rules. When we clutter our mind with too many rules and ideas - in the event of deviation - mind is clueless to see which standard he missed or messed up with.

    I like all of your rules and all are powerful. The series also is logical but from my angel I like to see it arranged in the following order:

    1) You are in control of your life.
    2) Treasure what you have.
    3) You can have anything you want
    4) Make the world a better place.
    5) You can make a difference.
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    • Profile picture of the author petelta
      Originally Posted by tk226 View Post

      It's good to define our own rules for success as it helps us to measure any deviations in accordance with our established rules. When we clutter our mind with too many rules and ideas - in the event of deviation - mind is clueless to see which standard he missed or messed up with.

      I like all of your rules and all are powerful. The series also is logical but from my angel I like to see it arranged in the following order:

      1) You are in control of your life.
      2) Treasure what you have.
      3) You can have anything you want
      4) Make the world a better place.
      5) You can make a difference.
      I agree that everyone has to have their rules and many people will think differently.

      These rules weren't put in any particular order. I just sat down one night and wrote the things I believe in on paper. It's helped me make sounder decisions and really be a happier person.

      Travis
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  • Profile picture of the author jborjaperez
    Nice to see those life rules on this forum. Be glad to work and learn with anyone of you.

    You must give in order to be successful.
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  • Profile picture of the author nBrandt
    Nice one!

    I just read one by Bob Parson:

    Get and stay out of your comfort zone.
    I believe that not much happens of any significance when we're in our comfort zone. I hear people say, "But I'm concerned about security." My response to that is simple: "Security is for cadavers."
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  • Profile picture of the author allegrity
    My one rule:

    I am in control of my life.
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