Seth Barnes Sep 28, 2006 8:00 PM

My top twelve secrets of success

1.Pray always. Seek the Lord with all your heart. Seek His counsel. Seek His provision. 2. Rejoice in all things. Think positive. Think success, no...

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1.Pray always. Seek the Lord with all your heart. Seek His counsel. Seek His provision.

2. Rejoice in all things. Think positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment.

3. Understand your call and how God made you. Seek God for specific goals. Write them down and develop a plan to reach them.

4. Focus on your call. Don't let others distract you. Stick to your strengths.

5. Have faith. Trust God for His work. See with the eyes of the Spirit.

6. Learn from your mistakes. Evaluate past efforts; analyze details. Make changes.

7. Innovate. Challenge thinking. Constantly seek to improve.

8. Never stop learning and growing. Get training, read books, acquire skills.

9. Develop your people skills. Learn to understand and motivate others.

10. Be honest and dependable. Take responsibility. Pursue integrity.

11. Work with the best. Demand excellence of yourself and your coworkers.

12. Be persistent & work hard. Never give up. Run the good race.

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