Kathy Davis’s
7 Principles to Inspire Success |
| From her book, Simple Secrets |
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| During an interview, I was once asked, “What’s the secret to your success in such a competitive field?” The answer I gave is that there really is no secret at all. But, as I reflect upon my life, I believe there are seven principles which have helped guide my journey. And I believe they can help anyone, whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a nuclear physicist…or a designer and writer like me. |
| 1. | Believe in yourself. Always stay true to what makes you unique and trust your gut. See your differences as strengths rather than handicaps. And, instead of comparing yourself to others…be inspired by them! |
| 2. | Work hard. Pure and simple. Ideas aren't worth anything unless you put them to work. You have to beresponsible, dependable, disciplined and never stop learning or growing. |
| 3. | Take risks. It's O.K. to be afraid but you just have to plunge in anyway. This isn’t easy, especially when it feels like the tide is against you, but it’s just necessary to take risks in order to stay fresh and relevant. Youwill make mistakes but your efforts will also make a difference. Just take a deep breath and step out of that comfort zone! |
| 4. | Keep an open mind. Be willing to adapt and change when you need to. Adjust your sails to catch that wind. Be strong…yet flexible and resilient…like bamboo…and bend rather than break. |
| 5. | Accept your limitation. Be willing to ask for help…and be able to say “no”. There’s no way you can be everything to everybody all the time! Surround yourself with good people amd enlist their help when you need it most. |
| 6. | Treat others with respect and kindness. That golden rule never, ever goes out of style. |
| 7. | Never stop dreaming. Your visions can guide you to great things…but you need to be patient and don’t give up on yourself or on an idea that might seem slow in coming. It just might need a little more time to germinate and become strong. |
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I hope that Simple Secrets: 7 Principles to Inspire Success will encourage you to pursue your own path with passion.
To a joy-filled life,
Kathy Davis |
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