What’s the secret to success, Friend?

Trick question.

There is no one path (and therefore, no single secret) to success. That’s something I hope my boys learn earlier than I did.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t optimize yourself and your approach for success.

Here’s my best advice for creating a “successful” life:

1. Know where you want to go (and why—so it’s your path, not someone else’s).

2. Trust your instincts (they’re usually more right than wrong).

3. Expect the unexpected (and accept that it’s the norm).

4. Choose growth over comfort (it makes life far more interesting).

5. Trust that you’ll figure things out (because you truly can).

6. Build a positive mindset around discipline (it’s your friend, not your enemy).

7. Have a go-to framework for adversity (one that gets you moving).

8. Relish the challenge of hard things (you’ll learn faster and go further).

9. Find ways to make anything enjoyable (yes, anything).

10. Take full responsibility for your future (because only you can).

And of course—Take everything I just said with a grain of salt. ;-)

What would you add to the list?

Hit reply and let me know.

XO,

Heather