DO You or DON'T You?

[Dale King]

The #1 mistake that people make in business that absolutely, positively leads to failure is that they lie to themselves. They pretend to want success, but they really don't - at least not bad enough. They're lying to themselves. I've been an astute observer of people for many, many years. And basically, you have two types of people. Those that DO and those that DON'T.

Those that DO are usually focused, committed, disciplined, motivated and determined individuals who may not always do things perfect, and may make mistakes along the way. But invariably, they keep plugging along, until they figure it out - until they achieve success. They seem to find a way to make it happen, regardless of the odds or the circumstances.

Those that DON'T are undisciplined, unfocused, unmotivated individuals who are easily distracted. Oh, they'll make make a half-hearted effort at success, but to them, it's much more fun to play online all day, or hangout with their friends. Achieving success is too much work for these individuals. So they make excuses for why they aren't succeeding. No money, no experience, too young, too old, the economy sucks, etc., etc., etc. Year after year they continue to do the same things that losers do. And year after year they end up in the same exact place - going nowhere.

The question is, which group do you belong to? If you're a DOER, congratulations! I salute you. Keep up the good work! On the other hand, if you're in the other group, it's not too late to change things - to turn things around. It's not too late to start doing things the right way - to start working doggedly toward your dreams.

Success is still very much within your grasp. But it's not going to come to you. You have to go and get it.

It's all up to you!

Dale King

[SophieM]

As usual Dale, brilliant post.

[rogercbryan]

Great Post.... I know way to many people who would fall in the don't category.

[Pete334]

I would have to agree with you on that one.

[matt_15]

great post..

[Dale King]

As usual Dale, brilliant post.

Thank you very much, Sophie!

Dale King

[Dale King]

Great Post.... I know way to many people who would fall in the don't category.

Thanks, Roger! Yeah, there's a bunch of 'em out there!

Dale King

[Dale King]

great post..

Thanks, Matt!

Dale King

[kat]

Interesting post. I think I'll agree with you on this one.
Some people are better than others at succeeding...

[HarveyJ]

I enjoy the content of a number of your posts, Dale (although there are some I patently disagree with).

However, I have a semantic bone to pick with you.
A number of your articles claim that something is "the #1 mistake" for people in business to make. They can't all be the #1 mistake...
Perhaps the #1 mistake in a certain subset. Certainly, there are many subsets. Perhaps each mistake is as major and important as another, and therefore people should be just as mindful. But again, this means it's not the #1, simply something of major importance.

I'm also aware that saying something is the #1 anything drags attention to it. It's "good writing".
But it IS misrepresenting the issue as well. I can see people asking 'Which of these #1 mistakes should I be most wary of??'

I'm actually serious when I recommend you perhaps compile all these things to not do, and try to order them in some manner. Perhaps by category (i.e. financial, marketing, psychological, etc).