Last season, at the end of Dancing with the Stars, 3 individuals from different arenas of life were interviewed regarding what it would take for the final couple to succeed. One of these was a Marine. I apologize for not getting his name, but I did capture his “3 Steps to Success” because they really resonated with me.

1. Self-Reliance: To me this means you depend on yourself. The seeds for success are within YOU. All you have to do is dig deep and pull them out!
2. Self-Direction: To me, this means you must know what your goals are and be focused on achieving them. When a big goal is near achievement, you must put everything else on the back burner. Visualize the results you want and stay on track.
3. Self-Discipline: To me, this means that you get up and do it, even when you don’t want to. It talks about the critical middle piece: management. Consistency and persistence wins the day, so everyday should bring you closer to your goal.
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