To me there are nine success factors that you must know in order to start moving forward in life. Each one of these success factors has been proven to be critical to the achievement of the best life possible for any given person, to put your foot on the accelerator of your own career and achieve the best life for yourself.

1. Education

In our society, the high succesfull people are those who know more than the average. The rule is that, “to earn more, you must learn more.” You must increase your level of intellectual capital and thereby the value of the knowledge component of what you are doing.

2. Skill

The second factor is simply “Skill.” Your level of ability in your field will determine the quality and quantity of your results. Every major change in your life is accompanied by a person or persons who either opens or closes doors for you. 

4. Money

One of the most important of the success factors is “money.” Having money in the bank gives you greater freedom and the ability to take advantage of opportunities when they come along, you are only as free as your options and not locked in place and have no option for moving forward. 

5. Good Work Habits.

Your ability to increase your “Return on Time Invested” can enable you to accomplish vastly more in a shorter period of time, think before acting. Good work habits require that you consider the likely consequences, positive or negative of what you are doing.

6. Positive Mental Attitude

A positive mental attitude is very much a decision that you make. Remember, you become what you do. 

7. Positive Image

People judge you by the way you look on the outside, by the way you appear.Taking time to present an attractive image in your person, your clothing, your grooming and your accessories.

8. Creativity

Creativity is another wonderful way to increase the speed at which you achieve your goals. Creativity is something that requires that you continually look for better, faster, easier, cheaper ways to get the job done.

9. Character

Self-discipline combined with honesty will open countless doors for you. Trust is the foundation of all relationships.