Reg Gupton's Top 10 misconceptions about success

Hi,

Reg Gupton here.

There are many misconceptions about both success and failure. Here are the Top 10 about success. How many have you let hold you back from the success and prosperity that you deserve?

1. Some people are less successful due to circumstances beyond their control like background, education, etc.

Anybody can be successful. Just look around you and read. The newspapers and business and sports publication are full of folks that should not be successful. And they are. It's a matter of desire, then taking action. Whatever action is necessary.

2. Successful people don't make mistakes.

Successful people make plenty of mistakes. They just don't make the same mistake twice.

3. You've got to work very long hours and sacrifice your family and personal life to be successful.

It's not about working long hours or working very hard. It is about working smart. It's more about doing the right thing rather than doing many things. An important distinction.

4. You'll only be a success if you play by the rules.

Rules change from time to time. In some situations, rules are only guidelines.

5. If you have help along the way, it's not success.

Success rarely occurs without help. Mentors and other that are interested in helping you are out there. You just have to be open to them when they offer.

6. It takes a lot of luck to be successful.

Luck certainly comes in handy. It really takes a smart work, persistence, knowledge, and application of what you know.

7. It's only success if you make a lot of money.

Money is one of the measures of success. It is not guaranteed nor is it required.

8. It's only success if everybody knows it.

You may get more money and more accolades the more people know about what you've done. But, even if you were the only one who knew it, you'd still be a success.

9. Success is a goal.

Success is more what you get when you achieve the goals you've set for yourself. Saying that you "want to be a success" begs the question: "At what?"

10. Once I'm successful, my troubles are over.

You may be successful, but you'll still have the ups and downs
that you did before. Enjoy what success you achieve and live each day
as it comes.

To your continued success,

Reg Gupton