- Doing business with crooks. They are so convincing people trust them to work magic. Then they’re shocked when they get swindled. Once you catch the scent run like hell.
- Doing the same thing as everyone else and expecting something different. That’s one definition of insanity. If you want to be extraordinary you have to do the extraordinary.
- Gambling. The lottery, Vegas, long shot investments. Sure successful people take risks. But calculated ones. They focus on investing not speculating. And they spread the risk.
- Depending on luck. People who live mediocre proclaim that the successful are just lucky. Successful people create their own luck. And prepare so they’re ready to take advantage of luck when it pops up.
- Putting off happiness. It’s easy to think, “After I reach my next goal then I’ll be happy.” Except over that hill is a mountain. Enjoy the journey. Laugh often. Have fun. It goes by so freaking fast.
- Leaving loved ones behind. Nothing more pathetic than someone who makes a bunch of money and pays it all out in alimony. Say, “I love you,” everyday. Hug often. Hold hands. Success shared is truly success.
The list isn’t comprehensive. But it’ll get you far down the road.
So you don’t get to the end and think, “What the hell happened?”
You can become successful. You just need to first avoid the landmines.
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