success in two easy steps!

I have been successful at life.  I went to college, I got a degree, I got married, I bought a house.  I certainly worked hard to accomplish these things, but my success really boils down to two easy steps.  I have applied these steps to many facets of my life, and I have found them to be quite useful in accomplishing my goals.  What are these magical steps?  I will give them to you FOR FREE!

1. Find out what is required.

2. Do what is required.

And that’s it.  You can apply them to big things.  You can apply them to small things.  Applied repeatedly, you will find success.

For example, say you wanted to go to college and obtain a degree.  What is required?  Money, getting accepted, and fulfilling the degree requirements.  Those are big requirements, so you can break them down further.

How do you get money?  From scholarships, grants, loans and relatives.  Each one of those can be further broken down:  How do you get scholarships?  Find them (from the internet, library, or guidance counselor) and apply for them.  How do you get grants?  Fill out the FAFSA.  How do you get loans?  Apply for them at a bank.  How do you get money from relatives?  Ask them.  And be prepared for laughter …  Now that you know what to do, do it.

How do you get accepted?  Fill out the application and send it in before the deadline, with all essays and transcripts as required by the application.  Where you will get accepted will depend largely on your grades and test scores.  Now that you know what to do, do it.

How do you fulfill the degree requirements?  Get the list of classes required for your degree.  Also note any requirements not related to classes, like community service or portfolios.  And then do it. 

And that’s it.  Success it two easy steps!