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straight to the point that people
can relate to easily. Successful
people can work a person out
quickly even before they’ve had
a chance to have a chat to them.
Being able to do this this will
ensure a smooth path in life and in
business.
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a plan on day-to-day things to be
done. It also amazes me that they
also seem to be enthusiastic in
everything they do all the time, a
real go-to attitude. Failure does
not seem to faze them, not taking
action does.
the ones willing to go out and
network. It can be a party, at the
shops or at your kids sporting
event. Successful people
will always network, because
networking will build relationships
and relationships build business.
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They surround
themselves with the right
people. You will always see
successful people surrounding
themselves with successful
people. Even if it’s outside their
comfort zone. They will seek out
these types of people by looking
for opportunity for introductions,
business clubs, sporting clubs,
local council. These days they
will connect with successful
people via Twitter, Facebook,
and YouTube just to name a few.
There is a saying that you are a
bi-product of who you associate
with.
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They network. The ones
making things happen are
They don’t listen to
‘dream crushers’.
Successful people will NOT allow
dream crushers to get in the way
of what they’re trying to achieve.
I’m not saying they won’t listen
to advice from the right people,
but they definitely don’t listen to
negative people who haven’t got
the runs on the board. There are
so many dream crushers out there
who are not willing to give things
a go themselves.
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They are great
communicators. Whether
they’re talking to the queen or the
toughest man in town they can
strike up a conversation. They
don’t use fluffy words. They’re
They are willing to share
knowledge. Successful
people have no qualms in giving
out what they know to help others.
There is a great saying by Zig
Zigler, ‘You can have anything you
want in this world, as long as you
can help others’ get what they
want.’ By doing this, you become a
‘go-to’ person and people want to
share what they know with you.
No one is perfect when it comes
to life and business. I know I still
have a lot to learn, but if you can
work on these 7 steps you will be
well on the way to a kickass life.
Justin Fankhauser is the author of,
Shut Up, Get Up and Give It a Go: A
Self-Made Entrepreneur’s Guide to a
Kickass Life and Business which offers
no-nonsense, no holds barred advice
for achieving success, regardless
of your current situation. Justin
can be reached via email at justin@
kickassbusinessonline.com or visit
www.KickassBusinessOnline.com
April 2016
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