After having studied top achievers and peak performers over the past years, I’ve concluded that these unique men and women, have in most cases, mastered what I call the Seven C`s of Success.

Clarity

Eighty percent of success comes from being clear on who you are, what you believe in and what you want.

Competence

You can’t climb to the next rung on the ladder until you are excellent at what you do now.

Constraints

Eighty percent of all obstacles to success come from within. Find out what is constraining in you or your company and deal with it.

Concentration

The ability to focus on one thing single-mindedly and see it through until it’s done takes more character than anything else.

Courage

Most in demand and least in supply, courage is the willingness to do the things you know are right.

Creativity

Flood your life with ideas from many sources. Creativity needs to be exercised like a muscle; if you don’t use it you’ll lose it.

Continuous Learning

Read, at the very least, one book a week on business to keep you miles ahead of the competition.

And, just as you eat and bathe, organize your time so that you spend 30 minutes a day exploring e-mail, sending messages, going through web sites, because, like exercise, it’s the only way to keep on top of technology. If you get away from it, you’ll lose your edge.