One – Get Specific
Two – Seize the Moment to Act On Your Goals
Three – Know Exactly How Far it is You Need to Go
Four – Be a “Realistic Optimist”
Five – Focus on Getting Better, Rather Than Being Good
Six – Have Grit and Determination.
Seven – Build your “Willpower Muscle”
Eight – Don’t Tempt Fate.
Nine – Focus on What You Will Do, Not What You Won’t Do
This book is a quick read and a step-by-step approach to success. The author, list nine easy-to-follow steps/things that successful people do differently, and better than non-successful people do.
Probably overall, this is nothing that you haven’t heard before, but it’s nice to have a refresher from time to time, to remind us to keep on that pathway of success, and to keep pushing ourselves a little harder towards our goals, a little longer, and success will be ours.
Now that the New Year is upon us, and visions of “New Year’s Resolutions” are dancing in your head, this would be a quick, easy, reminder of a book to possibly motivate you to “up your game”, and be a better you for the coming year. It’s pretty straightforward and easy to do, but, just like trying to lose a few pounds, it does take determination, focus and a “can-do” attitude.
Treat yourself to this great book, and have a great year!
http://www.audible.com/pd/Business/Nine-Things-Successful-People-Do-Differently-Audiobook/B0072KJCJQ
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
