A
Avoid negative people, negative habits and negative sources of information. For a more fulfilling and productive living, it’s essential to focus on positivity. After all, they can drain your energy and hinder your progress.
B
Believe in yourself and your closest confidants. Specifically, trust in your abilities and the support system around you.
C
Create a healthy balance between career, family and social responsibilities. In other words, strive for harmony in all aspects of your life.
D
Dare to be unique and creative. Furthermore, don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd.
E
Enjoy yourself every day. It’s quite possible there will be no tomorrow. Therefore, make the most of every moment.
F
Find what you love and become an expert at it. Subsequently, share your expertise with others. In fact, mentoring can be incredibly rewarding.
G
Go the extra mile. Indeed, a little extra effort separates the good from the great. However, remember to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout.
H
Help others when given the chance. Conversely, accept help when it’s offered. Essentially, cultivate a spirit of generosity and reciprocity.
I
Ignore insults, but take heed to constructive criticism. To clarify, one tears you down while the other helps you grow.
J
Just do it. Remember, action is the vehicle for success. Moreover, procrastination only leads to regret.
K
Kindness always trumps intelligence in the long-term. Nevertheless, continue to learn and expand your knowledge.
L – Living Productively
Learn at least one practical lesson every day. Furthermore, apply that lesson to your life. As a result, you’ll experience continuous personal growth.
M
Manage your time effectively by prioritizing your obligations. To illustrate, create a schedule and stick to it as much as possible.
N
Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal. Above all, maintain your integrity. Indeed, your reputation is your most valuable asset.
O
Open your mind to fresh ideas and experiences. In particular, embrace diversity and challenge your own assumptions.
P – Productive Living
Practice. Practice. Practice. In other words, mastery requires dedication. Similarly, achieving your goals takes consistent effort.
Q
Quitting is not an option. Therefore, don’t give up on something or someone you believe in.
R
Read as much as you can as often as you can. By the same token, write as much as you can.
S
Stop procrastinating. Moreover, stop ignoring unsettled problems. Instead, confront them head-on.
T
Take responsibility for your actions, the good and the bad.
U
Use your natural talents to open new doors of opportunity.
V
Visualize your goals and map out an action plan for achieving them.
W
Write stuff down.Specifically, record your thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
X
X-factors for success are always present. In fact, keen awareness will uncover them.
Y
You will never succeed if you never try. Similarly, you’ll never know your true potential if you don’t push your limits.
Z
Zero in on the truth by analyzing situations from every possible angle.
*This post was taken from a 2008 article written by Marc Chernoff.