The Five Predictors of Success

I speak to a lot of people who are working to improve their existing business or start up a new one. This is one of my favorite topics and it is one of the many reasons I decided to become a sales coach. As I listen to someone get excited about a new idea, I immediately begin a check list of items that I believe are essential for success.

Recently, while listening to Dan Miller’s 48 Days Podcast, I was reminded of the Five Predictors of Success that Dan outlines in his best-selling book, No More Mondays. I went back and re-read Dan’s account of these predictors and the characteristics required for success. They may look different than what you were taught and I wanted to pass them on to you with a short synopsis of each one.

1. Passion, defined as intense emotional excitement, goes beyond mere enthusiasm. A person with passion can set goals but don’t be surprised if others do not share or support your vision.
2. Determination. Without determination, a person can easily be lured away from his or her path. Remember to always establish priorities instead of responding to circumstances.
3. Talent allows a person to focus. Discover your own talent. What are those things you love to do whether or not you get paid?
4. Self-discipline. Without self-discipline, a person can easily be swayed by others. Self-discipline is the foundation that makes the other predictors work.
5. Faith. Faith is that intangible ingredient that moves a person past the initial planning and persistence. Success is ultimately more art than science, more intuition than logic.

What criteria do you use to make work and business decisions in your life? If it is based solely on the income potential or the latest trend, you may end up disappointed and unfulfilled.

Our hearts have to join our heads to find true life direction. Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved. ~William Jennings Bryan

Have a great week!

Pierce

*A portion of this blog and The Five Predictors of Success was an excerpt from Dan Miller’s book, No More Mondays. Please go to www.48days.com to learn more about how you can have work that you love and No More Mondays.