Getting what you want in life! 8 lessons_bf

Getting what you want in life!8 Lessons From Compiled by Malik Mirza,Benjamin Franklin FCCA, ACA, MBA www.wisdomfrombooks.com Adapted from Thea Easterby is a freelance writer. Her blog www.writechangegrow.com offers inspiring tips on writing, career change and personal development www.wisdomfrombooks.com

About Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin was a man of action.Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range ofinterests.He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat,inventor and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.His inventions included the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove.Franklin was responsible for establishing the first public library,organizing fire fighters in Philadelphia, was one of the early supportersof mutual insurance and crossed the Atlantic eight times. Self-development was a constant endeavor throughout his incredible life.Benjamin Franklin was clearly a man who knew how to get things done.Here are 8 lessons from his life. www.wisdomfrombooks.com

Act, do it now and accept change1. Less Talk, More Action“Well done is better than well said.”Talk is cheap. Talking about a project wont get it completed. We all knowpeople who constantly talk about the things they are going to do but rarelyever take that first step. Eventually people begin to question their credibility.Taking action and seeing the task through to completion is the only way to getthe job done.2. Don’t Procrastinate“Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”This is probably one of the first quotes I remember hearing as a teenager. Withan impressive list of achievements to his credit, Benjamin Franklin was not aman hung up on procrastination. He was a man with clear measurable goalswho worked hard to turn his vision into reality. What are you putting off tilltomorrow that could make a difference in your life today? www.wisdomfrombooks.com

Act, do it now and accept change3. Be Prepared“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”You need a plan to accomplish your goals.Charging in without giving any thought to theend result and how to achieve it, is a sure wayto fall flat on your face. Think like a boy scout.Have a realistic plan of attack and a systematicapproach for getting where you need to be. www.wisdomfrombooks.com

Making mistakes and acting onopportunities4. Give Yourself Permission to Make Mistakes“Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.”If we fear making mistakes, we become scared to try new things. Fearleaves us nestled in our comfort zone. Staying in your comfort zonerarely leads to greatness. Taking risks and giving yourself permission tomake mistakes, will ultimately lead you to whatever your version ofsuccess may be.5. Act Quickly on Opportunities“To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.”Opportunities are everywhere. The trick is being quick enough and smartenough to seize them when they arise. Instead of jumping to theconclusion that something won’t work or can’t be done, allow yourselfthe freedom to ask what if? www.wisdomfrombooks.com

Growth and going!6. Continue to Grow“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new yearfind you a better man.”We all have vices of some description. The key is to keep them under control orpreferably eradicate them entirely. Be kind to those around you, whether they areneighbors, family, co-workers or friends. Never accept that you have finishedgrowing as a person.7. Keep Going“Diligence is the mother of good luck.”Have you ever looked at a successful entrepreneur or business person andthought how lucky they are? Most of the time, luck has nothing to do with it.Hard work and sacrifice on the other hand have everything to do with it.Successful people deal with failure. They tackle their demons head on. They pickthemselves up and keep going. www.wisdomfrombooks.com

Don’t give up!8. Don’t Give Up“Energy and persistence conquer all things.”Achieving our goals can be downright exhausting. There willbe days when you want to give up. There will be times whenyour energy levels flatline and you wonder why you bothergetting out of bed. Yet you push forward, day after daybecause you believe in yourself and you have thedetermination and strength to back up that belief.Adapted from Thea Easterby is a freelance writer. Her blog www.writechangegrow.com offers inspiring tips on writing, careerchange and personal development www.wisdomfrombooks.com

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