一个人的成功取决于很多因素，既要靠自身的努力，也会受到外界环境的影响。但无论如何，“自助者天助”，只有不懈奋斗的人，才会得到上天的眷顾。希望下面的一些小秘诀能帮助你达至成功的人生！

Secrets of Self-made Success  自我奋斗走向成功的秘诀

1. Dream big dreams
   — How to visualize, imagine and create an exciting picture of prosperity.

2. Develop a clear sense of direction
   — Learn a powerful, proven goal-setting exercise that can change your life.

3. See yourself as self-employed
   — How to take complete control of your career and your life.

4. Do what you love to do
   — Identify the ideal work for you and then get paid well for doing it.

5. Commit to excellence
   — How to move into the top 10% in your field.

6. Work longer and harder
   — How to organize your time so you get more done and contribute more value.

7. Dedicate yourself to lifelong learning
   — How to continually upgrade your talents and abilities.

8. Learn every detail of the business
   — How to become an expert in your chosen field.

9. Dedicate yourself to serving others
   — The starting point of all personal success and how to begin.

10.Be absolutely honest with yourself and others
   — How and why personal integrity goes hand in hand with success.

11.Set priorities and concentrate single-mindedly
   — The importance of focusing on your most important tasks all day long.

12.Develop a reputation for speed and dependability
   — How to give yourself the winning edge in everything you do.

13.Practice self-discipline in all things
   — Develop the most important quality for success.

14.Unlock your inborn creativity
   — Learn how to solve any problem, overcome any obstacle, achieve any goal.

15.Get around the right people
   — The importance of surrounding yourself with winners at each stage of your career.

16.Take excellent care of your physical health
   — How to develop and maintain high levels of energy and fitness.

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1.有远大的梦想
  ——设法想像并设计出令人兴奋的成功蓝图。

2.逐渐明确一个清晰的发展方向
  ——学会制订一个可以改变你生活的有效而明确的目标。

3.要做自己的主人
  ——设法完全掌握自己的事业和生活。

4.做你喜欢做的事
  ——确定自己的理想工作，并能获得好的报酬。

5.工作出类拔萃
  ——努力进入本领域前10％的行列。

6.工作更努力，时间更长
  ——设法安排好你的时间，以便完成更多的工作，创造更多的价值。

7.活到老，学到老
  ——不断提高你的才能和本领。

8.学会掌握本行业的每个细节
  ——努力成为所选定领域的专家。

9.热诚致力于服务他人
  ——这是一切个人成功的起点，努力去做。

10.对己对人都要绝对真诚
  ——个人的诚实总是与成功并肩而行。

11.分清主次，精力集中
  ——关键是每天专注于最重要的工作上。

12.树立一个办事迅速可靠的名声
  ——由此你无论做任何事都具有获胜的优势。

13.凡事注意自律
  ——提高这一走向成功的最重要的品质。

14.发挥你内在的创造力
  ——学会解决任何难题，克服任何障碍，达到任何目标。

15.与值得交往的人相处
  ——在事业的每个阶段，你的身边都有有成就的人，这一点很重要。

16.倍加重视你的身体健康
  ——努力提高健康水平，保持精力旺盛。