21 Ways to Achieve Wealth and Success

1. Setting good daily habits.
Good habits are the foundation of wealth building. The
difference between successful and unsuccessful people
lies in their daily habits. Simply put, successful people
have many good habits and few bad ones. If you
understand that your bad habits may be preventing you
from becoming wealthy, that realization will be the first
step in your improving your circumstances.
In his book, Corley invites you to take out a sheet of
paper and list your bad habits in one column and then
invert each one to place under a new column for good
habits. It should look like this:
Bad Habit/Good Habit
I watch too much TV. I limit myself to one hour
of TV per day.
I don’t remember names. I write down names and
remember them.
Then for 30 days, follow the guidance of your new good
habits list. You’ll be amazed at how much you can
accomplish.
2. Regularly creating goals.
Successful people are goal driven. They create goals all
the time. They plan their day the night before with to-do
lists.
People who are headed for success think for the long
term. They have daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals.
But what’s a goal without a plan to reach them? So not
only do successful people have goals, they also come
up with ways to achieve them and hold themselves
accountable.
3. Engaging in self-improvement daily.
Successful people are always looking for ways to
improve themselves. They read every day and are
students of their profession. They don’t spend their time
on activities that don't bring them closer to their goals.
I recently attended an event hosted by author Brendon
Burchard, who said he consistently blocks out time to
create. Successful people like Burchard know that time
is too valuable a commodity to waste. They spend their
time on the things that will move the needle for them in
their business: Being committed to self-improvement
means you engage in activities every day that will
stretch you.
Seek ways to expand your knowledge. This won’t always
be easy, but people grow from things that pose a
challenge. Once your knowledge grows, opportunities
appear.
Related: Arianna Huffington's Recipe for Success:
Unplug, Renew and Recharge.
4. Regularly taking care of personal health.
Each and every day successful people make an effort to
eat right and exercise. Eating right is of utmost
importance. Exercising daily can become a regular habit,
just like taking a bath. People who exercise routinely
have more energy to get things done. How are you doing
in this area?
5. Often making time for relationship
building.
People who are successful are other-people focused.
They take time out of their day to strengthen the bonds
of friendship and form long-lasting relationships with
others. Networking is something they do all the time.
They reach out to their contacts and look for ways to
help them with no expectation of in return.
The most beautiful sound on Earth, I once heard
someone say, is your name. So make it a goal to learn
the names of every contact you meet. Aren’t you
impressed when someone remembers your name? I
know I am. So stand out as different and start
remembering names.
6. Doing things in moderation.
You live in a balanced way if you do activities in
moderation. This means having a balanced approach to
work, eating, exercise, consuming alcohol, watching
television, surfing the Internet and so forth. As a result,
people will enjoy your company. If people like being
around you, then you will be more apt to collaborate or
find the new business partner that you need to take your
business to the next level.
Related: How Fortune 500 Leaders Spend Every Minute
of the Day (Infographic)
7. Getting things done.
Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today:
Accomplish things. All people have fears, but successful
people push past them. They don't procrastinate. They
get the important things done, no matter the cost.
In Rich Habits , Corley explains that when the thought of
putting off something enters the mind, immediately shed
notion by saying, “Do it now.” He says repeat these
words 100 times if necessary. Just don’t stop till
the task is done.
8. Keeping a positive outlook.
Consider the most successful person you know. Is that
person positive or negative? Most likely this individual is
positive, enthusiastic, energetic and happy. This person
chooses to see the good in others and in himself or
herself. To this person, problems are just opportunities
waiting to be uncovered.
Every day people are bombarded by news of bad deeds
and doings. Successful people minimize their exposure
to this type of thing and instead opt to fill their minds
with positive ideas from books and magazines.
9. Regularly saving money.
According to Corley, successful individuals put away
about 10 percent to 20 percent of their gross earnings
in a savings, investment or retirement plan. Not everyone
can afford to do so, but what percent are you putting
away?
Related: 8 Money Mistakes to Avoid on Your Way to
Being Wealthy
10. Rejecting self-limiting thoughts.
Successful people command their thoughts and
emotions. As soon as bad thoughts intrude, they cast
out anything that challenges their ability to succeed at
the task at hand. They do not dwell on negative notions.
Their self-talk is positive and not overly critical. They
replace bad thoughts with good ones.
Because successful people engage in self-improvement
daily and are constantly involved in positive things, they
don’t allow themselves time to indulge in negative
emotions.
11. Living within means.
Wealthy people avoid overspending. Among many of
those struggling financially, some are living above their
means. They spend more than they earn, live from
paycheck to paycheck and are drowning in credit-card
debt. If this is you, resolve today to turn things around
for you and your family.
12. Reading daily.
Many successful people read 30 minutes or more every
day. Reading can increase your knowledge and know-
how. When you read, often  you are seeking to improve
yourself. This automatically sets you apart from your
counterparts. You will stand out from the competition.
13. Limiting TV watching.
Did you know that many successful people limit the
amount their TV time to one hour or less a day? How
much time do you lose in front of the television that you
could be spending doing something more productive?
14. Doing more than what’s required.
Successful people regularly go above and beyond the
call of duty at work. Even if something is not in their job
description, they will volunteer to do it. Wealthy people
make themselves invaluable. As an entrepreneur, you
may not have a boss. But in what ways do you go above
and beyond for your clients? How do you wow them?
Related: Smart Leaders Keep Their Ego in Check and
Listen In
15. Talking less and listening more.
When you listen, you learn. And as the adage goes,
that’s why people have two ears and one mouth. When
you take the time to really pay attention to what another
person is saying, it can truly help not only you but your
bottom line as well. When you listen, you are in a better
position to help others.
16. Not giving up.
Don't give up when the going gets tough. Successful
people hang in there. They pivot. They try something
new. They persist. They may have to change their
direction, but they keep moving forward.
17. Spending time with like-minded ones.
There's a saying that goes, “Show me who your friends
are and I’ll show you who you are.” I believe that. People
are only as successful as those they choose to surround
themselves with. Good associations can help you more
quickly achieve your goals.
Related: What I Learned From Being a Broke,
Unemployed Graduate
18. Finding a mentor.
Many people who have had a mentor have attributed
their success to that person. Mentors can help you
achieve your goals faster and keep you accountable.
They can share valuable experience that can cut your
learning time in half.
19. Knowing your why.
When you know why you're doing something, you will
get what you want quicker than if you don’t. Having a
purpose is essential to being successful in business and
in life. Why do you want to be successful? Why do you
really want to be wealthy?
20. Not giving fear the upper hand.
Everyone has fears. Successful people don’t allow their
fears to limit or define them. Fear inevitably keeps you in
the same position and stunts your growth. Recognize
your fears and seek ways to overcome them. Interview
someone you admire and ask that person how he or
she overcame a fear or pick up an autobiography and
take notes.
21. Upgrading skills.
If you want to get ahead, there’s only one way to do
it: Become better at something than you are today.
What's the one thing you can focus on for the next 30
days that will catapult you to rock-star status in your
industry? Focus your attention on that. I heard John Lee
Dumas from Entrepreneur on Fire define "FOCUS" like
this: Follow one course until success. Will you?