Want to lose weight, earn more money, stop smoking, be a better parent or build a successful business? Just want it really bad and you’ll get it.

Sounds silly doesn’t it? It is.

The issue is never how bad you want something — everyone raises their hand when asked if they’d like to be successful. The issue many hate to face is the fact wanting success isn’t the secret to getting it — the secret is doing what it takes to be successful.

Doing what it takes means you do things like eating healthy, exercising regularly, turning off the television, reading more to your kids, focusing your attention beyond your desires, calling someone you’ve never met, asking for help, seeking advice, etc.

The secret to success is doing what it takes within the bounds of ethics and the law.

Forget the excuses, accept responsibility. Don’t merely want success, do what it takes to create and earn it.

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