18 Steps to Excellence

Antonio T Smith

• Publisher: Cozy Corner Publishing
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN: 9781638212980
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Philosophy
• Subtopic: Ethics & Moral Philosophy

How much time do you spend working on you? How much time do you spend every day working on your dream? Having an overarching sense of purpose may be key to getting into the top tier of excellence, but how do you do it? This book is the answer.

The fact is, excellent people set the trends in every industry, and the fact that the market only rewards excellence, being known as the standard of excellence in your industry or in life is now more important than ever. Excellent people set the trends by imagining and dreaming things that didn't exist and then doing what it took to make it happen. Whether you're in business, entertainment, sports, politics, or some other industry, if you are known as being a person of excellence, you have the power and influence to make things happen.

Step 1

Abandon Aims and Adopt A Purpose

When you were born, your first action was to cry because your aim was to fill your belly. Many people do not graduate past this. All their goals in life are just that: aims. There’s nothing admirable in having an aim: even animals have aims. You must have a purpose. And a purpose is greater than yourself. You might protest, “but why do I need a purpose?” Well, the answer is simply because purpose has more advantages than aims do. Here are some of them.

●A purpose attracts the people needed to fulfill the mission.

●A purpose adds to your self-esteem.

●A purpose is inspirational and doesn’t need outside doses of motivation.

The real question, however, is how one can find his purpose. If it were as simple as picking up something greater than ourselves, we could simply pick adopting puppies and saving children and calling it a day. But purpose is more bespoke. I cannot give you your purpose; your purpose is already set and waiting for you to find it. Here are some ways to find out your purpose.

What speaks to your heart?

Think about someone you admire. Not somebody you merely think positively about but an individual you could pen legends about. The person doesn’t need to be in your proximity or even presently alive. He or she might even be a mythic hero, to begin with. It could be a movie character as well! As long as it is someone whose story grasps your heart with unspoken words you can’t understand, you have a hero. Their greatest achievement hints at what your life’s purpose is. That’s what you’re meant to do, and that’s why you’re drawn to them.

Destiny calls the young.

The earth has been rotating for a long time while the self-help industry came about recently. How did people discover their purpose before books like this? It’s simple: purpose calls the young. Think back to your teen years and even your childhood. There were definitely a few jobs you wanted to do at different times in your life. The difference between our ancestors and peers is that while our ancestors embarked on missions, they wanted to go on. We, the modern people, are taught to ignore our childhood dreams to pursue security. Books like this only help you unlearn others’ interests so you can find yours.

What are you good at?

There are two elements to purpose: desire and abi...

Table of contents

• 18 Steps To Excellence
• Table of Contents
• Prologue
• The Bare Minimum For The Top 2%
• Step 1
• Abandon Aims and Adopt A Purpose
• Step 2
• Always David, Never Goliath
• Step 3
• Obligatory Innovation Paves The Way
• Step 4
• The Most Important Sale
• Step 5
• Be The Fuel
• Step 6
• Automate Health
• Step 7
• Automate Education
• Step 8
• Balancing Contentment
• Step 9
• The Gift of Self-Discipline
• Step 10
• Build a Legacy Mindset
• Step 11
• Master Rapport Building
• Step 12
• The Service Mindset
• Step 13
• Activate Your Circle
• Step 14
• Master Negotiations
• Step 15
• Never Achieve The Last Goal
• Step 16
• Manage Your Time
• Step 17
• Manage Your Money
• Epilogue
• About the Author