Do you have It ?????

What is it? Most people would consider IT to be success. But Success is a relative term, it means different things to different people.

Good Morning, This week I have decided to take a break from the market updates and mortgage info to discuss a personal growth topic. I will take a moment to define success and then discuss some key characteristics of the Successful Person.

It's a Good Life!!! Greg Novak, American Mortgage, 386-846-6686

IT = SUCCESS ??? First let's define success. Wikipedia defines success as the following: "Success might mean, but is not limited to: a level of social status, achievement of an object/goal, or the opposite of failure."

First of all, I personally disagree with success being defined as a level of social status, because in my opinion social status has nothing what so ever to do with success. Some of Hollywood's most social elite, might have a ton of money, but are far from what I would consider to be successful. Case in point the "WINNING" train wreck Charlie Sheen. He might have tiger blood, but success he has not.

The only one of those statements I can go along with is the achievement of an object or goal. Additionally, I don't believe that success is static, I believe that success is is constantly changing for each individual person. My definition of success was very different 10 years ago, from what it is today, and I am certain it will be different 10 years from now. Perhaps even 1 year from now. THAT is how you can determine whether or not you are Successful, If your definition of success is constantly changing and advancing because you have reached what you used to believe was Success.

Success is Relative, so lets take a quick look at some different individuals views of success.

• To the new graduate success could mean getting a decent job in this economy.
• To the addict, success could be staying sober for a month, a year, a decade, etc.
• To the lonely person, success could be finding a friend and companion, or love.
• To the couple struggling with infertility, success could mean a healthy baby.
• To the rich billionaire, success might mean giving away his fortune.
• To a lot of people, success is constantly moving forward in a positive direction.

Here are some Characteristics of Successful people.

1. Highly Self Motivated- People who have achieved personal success are motivated by what that success means to them and it their drive to achieve.
2. Strong Ethics and Integrity- Although success means different things to different people, I believe that no matter who you are, you will never be truly successful unless you have a clear conscience. That is why acting with Ethics and Integrity in everything you do is so important.
3. Willingness to FAIL- Success is not always about winning. Success is about learning. Some of the best life lessons I have learned have come from Failed attempts at Success.
4. Have Goals and a Plan- People typically don't stumble upon success. You have to decide what you want (Make a Goal), then break down the steps of what you have to do to accomplish that goal. Have a roadmap for success.
5. Great Salesperson - Successful people have to be great salespeople not because they are selling things to other people, but because you have to constantly be selling yourself on the fact that YOU CAN. You can succeed.

It's a Good Life!!!

Greg Novak MBA

NMLS # 329079 Vice President / Partner

American Mortgage

Cell - 386-846-6686 Office - 386-756-8228 Fax - 386-756-8108

Website - www.AmericanMortgageNow.com

Oh, by the way, If you know someone who is thinking about buying or refinancing a home, please give me a call with their name and number, I will be happy to follow up with them for you.

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