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    30SUCCESSPRINCIPLES

    Applied, Tested and Proven

    With photos from my travels around the wor ld!FROM THE STORY OF MY LIFE

    JHET VAN RUYVEN

    Author of the 2007 Amazon.Com Bestseller and Canada

    s IPPYWinner for Best Womens Autobiography The Tale of Juliet

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    This book is lovingly written by Jhet Torcelino van Ruyven

    with her daughter Catherine van Ruyven.

    To know more about Jhet, visit www.jhetvanruyven.com;Like her on Facebook at www. facebook.com/jhetvanruyven,and follow www.twitter.com/jhet_vanruyven.Check out her channel at www.youtube.com/jhetvanruyven.

    Book design by Jenny Abaricia-CarvajalCopyright 2012

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    Hi! Im Jhet also known as Juliet from my book,well...The Tale of Juliet. That book was a dream come true for me,

    and most special are the real-life events and storiessome are sadbut many were happy and upliftingthat are written in it.

    In between those pages are valuable lessonsallow me to call themsuccess principles that taught and helped me how to live life with

    purposewhich I am now sharing to you through this book, written

    with the loving help of my beautiful daughter Catherine.

    Feast your eyes as well on the photos that I took from my travelsaround the world. They maybe a bit amateur-ishbut I took them

    all with wonder, love, and fun!

    See the world more positively and the opportunities that abound.All of it are yours for the taking. May your dreams come true...

    because they can!

    Cheering you on,

    Jhet Torcelino van RuyvenLiving a life of gratitude, abundance and purpose

    Message from the Author

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    1 Success Leaves Clues..............................................................................................52 Believe Its Possible.................................................................................................63 Keep Your Eyes on the Goal..................................................................................74 Take Action...............................................................................................................85 Acknowledge Your Positive Past..........................................................................9

    6 Be Willing to Pay the Price....................................................................................107 Have a Continued Sense of Wonder...................................................................118 Practice Persistence...............................................................................................129 Unleash the Power of Goal Setting.....................................................................1310 Exceed Expectations..............................................................................................1411 Ask! Ask! Ask!.........................................................................................................1512 Take 100% Responsibility.....................................................................................16

    13 Embrace Change.....................................................................................................1714 Release the Brakes.................................................................................................1815 Confidence! Confidence!.......................................................................................1916 Keep a Success Scorecard.....................................................................................2017 Remember that Love Will Come..........................................................................2118 Be a Class Act..........................................................................................................2219 Believe that You Can Overcome..........................................................................23

    20 Never Get Bitter......................................................................................................2421 Be Grateful Each Day.............................................................................................2522 Capitalize on What You Do Best.........................................................................2623 Reject Rejection......................................................................................................2724 Make Calculated, Brave Moves.............................................................................2825 Inquire Within.........................................................................................................29

    26 Practice Uncommon Appreciation......................................................................3027 Face What Isnt Working.......................................................................................3128 Have Faith................................................................................................................3229 Be a Life-long Learner............................................................................................3330 Pay It Forward.........................................................................................................34

    Your Own Success Plan................................................................................................35

    About the Author..........................................................................................................36

    30SUccESS PRiNciPlES**********

    Tabe of contents

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    #1SUccESS lEAVES clUESOn my third birthday my father gave me an amazing gift. We were poor andcouldnt afford much, but he had gone out of his way to be able to give his littlegirl a present on her birthday. The gift was a hand-made wooden coin bank in theshape of a book, and the title read The Tale of Juliet. Years and years later, Irealized the great impact that little coin bank had manifested in my life. Thatplanted in me a seed of hope, and the beginning of my understanding that I wasthe one who would fill those pages and make my future. The pages of that bookwere blank for a reasonit was up to me to create my own story which is the realThe Tale of Juliet.

    Perhaps you have a moment in your life that planted the seeds of what you wantto be, where you want to go, or what you want to achieve. Recall that moment,rekindle the passion, feel what youve felt before and let your dreams come

    alive. My favorite mentor and life coach Dr. Wayne Dyer said, Miracles come inmoments. Be ready and willing. So get ready to fulfill your dreams!

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    #2BEliEVE iTS POSSiBlEI first saw Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, inVancouver. At the end of the conference, I really wanted him to sign the book thathe raffled off during one of the sessions. Reaching the back where he was situated,I noticed that only two of his assistants were present, so I offered my help whichhe immediately accepted. Through that, I was able to share my story to Mark andhow I was able to transform my life of poverty into one of abundance and wealth.

    Thats when it happenedMark Victor Hansen looked straight into my eyes andsaid, Jhet, you need to write a book. You have a book in you! He believed in meand I knew I just have to do it!

    Napoleon Hill said, Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.Believing something is possible puts the wheels in motion for your goal to bereached. What are you believing today?

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    #4TAKE AcTiONI just love attending business and personal development conventions. When Iattended the Life Directions seminar and Quantum Leap Program led by New YorkTimes best-selling author T. Harv Eker, I was able to recognize my lifes purposewhich is to inspire others to reach their potential. I declared I want to touch mil-lions of lives and become a best selling author. A year later, The Tale of Julietwas published, became an instant best seller, gathered awards including top pick

    for Asia Magazine and I was even named People of the Year by a prestigiousorganization on the day of my birthday! And despite his busy schedule, T. HarvEker, when he learned about my story, graciously endorsed the book. All thesehappened because I took action!

    T. Harv Eker said, We need to practice acting in spite of fear, in spite of doubt, inspite of worry, in spite of uncertainty, in spite of inconvenience, in spite of discom-

    fort, and even to practice acting when we are not in the mood to act. Whats yourlife purpose? Take action now!

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    #5AcKNOWlEDGE YOUR

    POSiTiVE PASTThe house that my family and I used to live in was tiny, with a bamboo floorcovering the one small room. There was no electricity, and it wasnt uncommon forthe roof to be torn off in one of the frequent tropical storms. It really was as badas it sounds. That being said, growing up under those circumstances taught meto do the most with what I had. Despite my familys situation, I was a happy little

    girl. Yes, my situation back then was far from the best, but I learned to appreciatethe small things in life.

    Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw said, We are made wise not by the recollec-tion of our past, but by the responsibility for our future. You may think you donthave what it takes to become successul, or that your past hinders you from doingso. Stop right there. You cannot change your past, but you can surely change your

    future. Live your dreams today!

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    #6BE WilliNG TO PAY THE PRicEAs the second eldest of twelve children, I knew it was necessary for me to helpmy parents support our large troop. At seven years old, I was made to walk theneighborhoodselling fruits, vegetables, fish, and other wares. Most times I wasbarefoot, walking the long distances between each house under the blazing sun,or sometimes through pouring rain in the sticky mud. In all my years vending,self-pity would relent but I had to get over it and focus on the difficult tasks. Life

    was hard back then. However, all these challenges paid off and made me into theperson I am now.

    A dream will remain a dream when we do nothing. We have to persevere, be patientand work hard to fulfill our hearts desires. Winston Churchill said, Destiny is nota matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is athing to be achieved. Do you agree?

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    #7HAVE A cONTiNUED

    SENSE OF WONDERDuring my vending days, I would always find the time to sit down, rest my tiredfeet, and marvel at the things around methe grass, the trees, the brooks, thebirds, the big blue sky. Its the childish sense of wonder that washed away my fearsand sense of lack while stirring my imagination and lifting my spirits up. To thisday, I still find time to be in awe, in wonder, to live in the moment, and to enjoy

    the positive and beautiful things that life has to offer.

    Albert Einstein said, He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt inawe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. Feel like you had a bad day, or thatyoure close to giving up? Open your eyes and see the good, the blessing, and thepositive things around you. It will sure cheer you up!

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    #8PRAcTicE PERSiSTENcEFrom where I came, parties are a big deal. These parties featured dancing and sing-ing that would last all through the nighta perfect opportunity for a vendor suchas myself to profit from. I was a teenager at this point and longed to join in thefun and the merriment. But instead, I was in a tiny booth, selling candies, gum andsoda. It was humiliating with my friends and schoolmates all around! But I knewthat if I wanted to further my education and help my family, I would have to resign

    myself to this embarrassing tirade. And so I learned to consistently persevere,ignore perceived judgments, and sacrifice temporary fun to achieve my long-termgoals.

    It is very easy to throw in the towel and give up. But when we do, we end upnowhere. Thats why persistence is key. What are your long-term goals? Are youmaking good choices today to reach that goal? Elbert Hubbard said, A little more

    persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn toglorious success.

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    #9UNlEASH THE POWER

    OF GOAl SETTiNGI was in high school when I started selling goods at a nearby resort in Matabungkaybeach in Batangas, Philippines. I would bring my goods to the side of the beachwith the exclusive cottages where I would see rich people enjoying their succulentlives. Oh how I wished I could experience that type of living! I would often findmyself drifting off in a daydream, gazing at the jet streams left by airplanes high

    up in the sky. That dream became my goal: to lift myself from poverty. And now,Im enjoying hardworks harvest, jetting all over this wonderful world.

    Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. This is whatthe world-famous motivational guru Tony Robbins often says during his seminar.Its true. A goal must be present before anything can happen. Set, or revisit yourgoals today, and be sure to take action!

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    #10EXcEED EXPEcTATiONSAs a working student, I would be busy cleaning the school corridors right afterthe school bell rings and classes are dismissed. When all the pretty girls are busywith their homework, or maybe spending endless chats with their friends, or day-dreaming about their crush, Ill be with my constant palsa soap, a pail of water,a broom, a rag, or a scrub. It was tough working and focusing on my studies at thesame time, some people actually thought I will just get by. The surprise was, I got

    included among the top ten in the graduating class!

    Do you perceive yourself as you think others would? Never let your thoughts limityou and what you can do. You can reach for your dreams even when others, oreven yourself, think you cant. Jack Canfield said, You dont have to get it perfect,you just have to get it going. Babies dont walk the first time they try, but eventu-ally they get it right.

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    I wondered how it feels to jump from up

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    #11ASK! ASK! ASK!

    My father was a driver of a well-known priest in our province. One night, hemustered enough courage to ask for his employers help. I have a very smartdaughter but I dont think I can send her to college. Do you think you can help?That one brave question led to me having a college scholarship, which later onopened the door of opportunities for me. Through the priests help, I got theeducation I needed to find a job. He then became a dear family friend.

    Asking is the beginning of receiving, my favorite author and coach Jim Rohnsaid. Do you have a significant question that you would like to ask? Perhaps, howto start your own business, how to make financial decisions, or how to changecareers? Never fear asking the help of someone because they might be the rightperson to open the door of opportunities for you.

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    I wondered how it feels to jump from uphigh to waters so deep. So, I asked my hus-band Ted to get ready, he needs to pullme from the water because I dont knowhow to swim! Curiosity won that dayinGuam, USA.

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    #12TAKE 100% RESPONSiBiliTYSo I finally got the college scholarship, life will be easy! Or so I thought. As ascholar, I needed to maintain my grades while helping out in the school kitch-en and dormitory, and cleaning the school halls. The pressure of school andwork, and being away from family, were all hard but I cannot complain. It was anopportunity that I have to be responsible for. For two years I labored until Ifinished my medical secretarial course with flying colors! And while already

    working as a medical secretary, I continued on studying at night and graduatedBachelor of Commercial Science Major in Marketing.

    American author and life coach Denis Waitley said, A sign of wisdom and matu-rity is when you come to terms with the realization that your decisions cause yourrewards and consequences. You are responsible for your life, and your ultimatesuccess depends on the choices you make.

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    #13EMBRAcE cHANGE

    Like any other individual, I fell in love for the first time, to a handsome young mannamed Chris. We adored each other, ate lunch together, watched movies, and builtour dreams together. Until things change. My heart was broken and I was not readyto move on, in fact I feared it! Little did I know that my heartbreak meant betterthings for me. Despite the tears and longing for him to come back, I took the bravestep to leave the sorrow behind and focus on my dreams.

    Heartbreaks, failures, fear of the unknown, disappointmentsall of these canmake us resist change. But imagine if we embrace the discomfort for somethingnew, something much more better. The only way to make sense out of change isto plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance, said British philosopher andwriter Alan Watts.

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    #14RElEASE THE BRAKESAt age 25, I rode on an airplane for the first-time, off to Yemen, a country I barelyknew for a chance at a better life. It was a difficult decision that I thought longand hard, even to a point of backing out. I will miss my family, I may no longer seethe person I loveeven though we already broke up, and I feared working for aforeigner employer. Negative thoughts were racing in my mind. Until I finally let goand released all my doubts. In Yemen, I was able to further my career and provide

    better for my family. I even met Mother Theresa and then found a wonderful manwho will later become my husband.

    American actor and director Alan Alda said, You have to leave the city of yourcomfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What youll discover will bewonderful. What youll discover is yourself. Release whats holding you backself-doubt, lack of confidence, perceived limitationsand turn your potential into

    power. It is time to let go!

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    #15cONFiDENcE! cONFiDENcE!

    At four feet and 11 inches, I was a small, petite person always in the company oftall foreigners in Yemen, and then in Canada. At first, I thought they may lookdown at me, or treat me as a second-class citizen until I realized that we areall the same people of equal footing. And so after over 20 years of meeting anddoing business with people from all over the worldadd to that having a Dutch-man for a husbandI am no longer that averse, hesitant and mentally small

    person. I stand tall and confident because theres absolutely no reason to feelsmall or less of a person.

    Have you ever felt that youre not good enough? Or do you feel small compared tothe people around you? When you go through moments of self-doubt, recognizethat you are special, uniquely created, and that you have a purpose. Be confidentbecause you should! As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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    #16KEEP A SUccESS ScOREcARDI just love taking photos! If you read my book, there are many photos of me withmy mentors, friends, family, and people who all made an impact in my life. OnFacebook, I have over 4,000 photos to date! Thats because I want to rememberas much as I can, and keep a souvenir as simple as a photo. Thi is my own way ofcelebrating simple and big successes, or just a simple, memorable event.Remembering these moments lifts my spirit and cheers me up every time.

    Im sure you have past moments that make you light upyour boss recognizedyour efforts, you made a big business deal, you fell in love, your hardwork paidoff, or one of your dreams came true. Never forget to celebrate little and smallsuccesses. And when youre feeling down, bring out your scorecards to cheer youup. Now give yourself a pat on the back!

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    #17REMEMBER THAT lOVE

    Will cOMEWhen I moved to Yemen, I promised to become the best medical secretary I can toforget the pain of losing my first love. It was my ultimate distraction. Work becamemy focus and helping my family back at home. I was so good at my job that I wasoffered thrice my salary by another company! And while I was feeling so wonderfulat myself already, another blessing came, I met my soon-to-be husband Ted. Love

    knocked at my doorstep when I was least expecting it.

    Sometimes falling in love or looking for it can make us lose sight of our personalgoals. While it certainly is a joy to be in love, we must not forget our personalpurpose and dreams. And we should never demand someone to make us feelcomplete. Let love come into your life, but always make sure you are doing wellon your own, okay?

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    #18BE A clASS AcTAfter getting married, Ted and I decided to move to Canada. While waiting forour Canadian visa, my husband went to Holland to visit his family and I returnedto the Philippines where I kept myself productive. I learned how to cook Westernfood and prepared myself as a homemaker. Some Filipinos may think that beingmarried to a foreigner is easy and breezy. It requires a lot of work! But foreignerhusband or not, every wife should be prepared to become the best wife, right?

    Whatever role you perform, be at your best and do your best. Author CharlesDickens said, Whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heartto do well; that whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself tocompletely; that in great aims and in small, I have always been thoroughly inearnest. In your school, office, business, family, or relationships, always be a classact. Excel in all things!

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    #19BEliEVE THAT YOU cAN

    OVERcOMEOn Halloween of 1988, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and almost a yearlater, to a second princess! With no help or extended family around, life was reallytough. I remember endless days of no sleep, dishes piled up in my kitchen sink,and my husband going home when dinners not yet prepared. Add to that, myeldest daughter would always be crying due to her allergies. Yet somehow, I

    managed to go through this period. And did you know that I was even able toprovide home-based typing and tutorial services while raising my two daughters?

    Have you ever felt trapped in an uncomfortable or hopeless situation? One thingis true, we are born to overcome. Saint Francis of Assisi said, Above all the graceand the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self. Hardshipsin life may come, but you can certainly surpass and conquer them all.

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    #20NEVER GET BiTTEREven as a full time mom, I was able to earn money enough to go on a shoppingspree every once in a while. The simple sign outside my house was working asmore and more customers dropped by to hire me for typing and secretarialservices. One day, a neighbor complained about the sign and a bylaw officerinformed us to take it down, including the business I was running! My heart sankthat day, I wanted to be angry at my neighbor, but I decided to see from her

    perspective. After all, the neighborhood was not zoned for commercial purposes.Little did I know that it would be the start of something much better. A few monthslater, I found a direct selling company which would help bring me and my familyon trips across the globe.

    Author Tim Hansel said, Pain is inevitable but misery is optional. We can choosehow to react to a situation and never feel like we have been victimized. Bitterness

    will not make the pain go away, but having the courage to move on will.

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    #21BE GRATEFUl EAcH DAY

    One Saturday morning, after kissing my husband and two daughters goodbye, Idrove my way to a school event where I would be setting up a play area for thetoys that I was selling. The next thing I knew, I was in an ambulance, dizzy and inpain. Apparently, another vehicle smashed into the drivers side of my car as I wasmaking a left turn on the road. The impact was so hard it totally wrecked my car!Thank God I survivedin one piece and with only a few stitches on my head. From

    then on, I realized that each day was a gift to be thankful for.

    When we feel like we just had a bad day or are tempted to complain for what welack in our lives, remember that there are many people whose situations are not asgood as ours. In other countries, some families dont even have the money to buytheir food for the day. Make each day count because it does! Gratitude unlocksthe fullness of life. - Melody Beattie

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    #22cAPiTAliZE ON WHAT

    YOU DO BESTWorking in sales gave me time to nurture my children while enjoying the perks ofearning money and incentives. I already realized then that selling and marketingproducts are what I do bestwell thats because I started selling goodies at sevenyears old! Even with my broken English, I closed many deals, exceeded salesquotas, and took good care of my Canadian customers. But all these didnt come

    easy. I had to educate myself on sales demonstrations, learn from top sales execu-tives, and attend sales seminars. Constant improvement is key.

    Apple founder and tech genius Steve Jobs once said, Have the courage tofollow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want tobecome. Identify the one or two skills that you do best, then work at it, and continue

    learning about that skill. It is not impossible that one day, you will become anexpert on it!

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    #24MAKE cAlcUlATED,

    BRAVE MOVESAfter enjoying three wonderful years selling educational toys, I figured out, Whynot start my own business? Against my lawyers advice, I took over the rent of afailing office supply store and started a business center offering services for smallbusinesses in the area. In my heart I knew that the market needed services suchas printing, copying, typing, and other services apart from office supplies. True

    enough, my business was well-received and I already had a positive cash flow insix months, plus sales were even climbing. And to my surprise and joy, I even gotnominated as Businesswoman of the Year by our patrons!

    Mark Victor Hansen said, Dont wait until everything is just right. It will never beperfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions.

    So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger. Neverlet fear hold you down. Ink your goals and take brave steps towards achieving it.

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    #25iNQUiRE WiTHiNRachel was my trusty business assistant for over ten years and I loved herdearly. One day as we were moving to a new store location, I noticed her heavybreathing. When I asked her what was wrong, she stared at me with a blank expres-sion and suddenly lost consciousness. In the hospital, we were all surprised whenthe doctor said that Rachel slipped into a coma. The following day, she passedaway. I trembled, I cried so much, I just couldnt accept that she was with me andthen gone. That fateful moment made me realize how precious life is, and how

    important it is for me to fulfill my purpose before my time is up.

    Each day, ask yourself, What is my purpose? then follow it up with a strongdeclaration: I will do whatever it takes to fulfill my purpose. Russian novelistFyodor Dostoyevsky said, The mystery of human existence lies not in just stayingalive, but in finding something to live for.

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    #26PRAcTicE UNcOMMON

    APPREciATiONIf theres one food that will always be in my pantry or refrigerator, that wouldbe cheeseblue cheese, cheddar, parmesan, any kind of cheese. I just love themall! When I was young, I would drool just at the sight of cheese and other cheesesnacksthats because my parents didnt have the money to buy that deliciousfood back then! And so when I eat cheese at home or during family picnics, I will

    always tell my husband, daughters, or whoever Im eating with why I love cheeseso much!

    They say that when you feel down, look up...and then look down. Why? Becausethere are more people who have it worstpeople with no house, who are alone,who are sick and dying, or those who cannot even fend for themselves. Germaninventor Frederick Keonig said, We tend to forget that happiness doesnt come asa result of getting something we dont have, but rather of recognizing and appre-ciating what we do have. What do you most appreciate in your life?

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    #27FAcE WHAT iSNT WORKiNG

    Like any hardworking mother-businesswoman, Ive had my share of difficultchallenges. Managing two stores demanded so much of my time that my relation-ship with my husband, daughters, and sister suffered. The second store I openedhad a high staff turnover rate and vendors werent delivering on time. It was evenbroken into by burglars! I had to make a decision to save both my business andrelationships. After giving it much thought, I decided to merge my office suppliesstore and business center so I can handle just one store. It was the best business

    decision I made.

    American writer and psychologist Albert Ellis said, The best years of your lifeare the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blamethem on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you controlyour own destiny. When we face what isnt working in our life and do our part toresolve it, then we are growing more mature, stronger, and wiser.

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    #28HAVE FAiTHYears ago, when my brother and I were selling goods in our old neighborhood, abig dog came around the corner and started running towards us. With my basketfull of goods, I ran as fast as I could. I thought the beast would eat me! I endlesslythanked God when I saw the dogs owner coming to the rescue. He then helped meand my brother pick up the goods that got scattered all over the road. That wasone incident when I knew that Someone up there is listening and ready to sendhelp. He too sent many angels in my lifepeople whom Ive met, learned from,

    formed a bond with, and those who helped me realize my dreams.

    The 11th president of India and scientist Adbul Kalam once said, God, ourCreator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strengthand ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers. When we have faith, wecan remain strong in the face of challenges and enthusiastic in times of opportuni-ties. Say your prayers today and believe that He will answer.

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    Got on board Bermina Express to see

    this majestic view in a mountain passin Switzerland.

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    #30PAY iT FORWARDSometimes I imagine what would have happened if my fathers employer declinedto help me get a scholarship. I wonder where I would be right now. Apart fromhim, I was blessed with other people who all helped me in my journey. That oncebarefoot, little vendor has been touched by many angels in her life. And so everytime I go home to the Philippines, I visit schools and share my story to childreninspiring them to study hard, overcome the hardships of poverty, and reach fortheir dreams. My goal now is to help send some of them to school where they can

    learn the skills they need to become successful in life.

    One of my favorite mentors Brian Tracy said, Successful people are always lookingfor opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, Whats init for me? We are blessed to become a blessing to others. Strive for your dreamsso that one day, you too can help others reach theirs.

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    We took this bus on a tour in RobbenIsland, South Africa where NelsonMandela was imprisoned for 18 years.In 1990, he became the President ofSouth Africa and ended the racial

    segregation in the country.

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    Now ts tme to wrte your own Suess Pan!

    30SUccE SSPRiNciPlES

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    What i do best:(One, two or three skills that you love to do professionally e.g. business building,financial investing, marketing, graphic design, writing, software programming,

    cooking etc. Identify which one you love the most and will give you more returns.)

    ______________________________________________________

    What i want to do fve years from now:(This should be aligned with what you do best and should be measurable and

    doable in five years. Example: Start my own food catering business.)

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What i w do to aheve my dream/s:(List five or more achievable goals that will help you move towards the direction of

    your dreams. Example: Start saving 20% of my paycheck every month.)

    1._____________________________________________________2._____________________________________________________3._____________________________________________________4._____________________________________________________5._____________________________________________________

    Who i w onsut and ask gudane from:(Write down the name of the person who can give you wise and sound advice aboutyour success plan.)

    1._____________________________________________________2._____________________________________________________3._____________________________________________________

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