This list of 10 Secrets to Success was originally published in https://www.investors.com/ (Investor's Business Daily) in the early 200's. It has been hidden for years, only found a little while ago in the mess of my office.   1 - How you think is everything:Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of negative environments.2 - Decide upon you true dreams and goals:Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.3 - TAKE ACTION - NOW!:Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started. Just do it.4 - Never stop learning:Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills5 - Be persistent and work hard:Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.6 - Learn to analyze details:Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.7 - Focus your time and money:Don't let other people or things distract you8 - Don't be afraid to innovate:Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity9 - Deal and communicate with people effectively:No person is an island. Lean to understand and motivate others10 - Be honest and dependable; Take responsibility:Otherwise, number 1 through 9 won't matter at all    Important Links:Private Lender Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-private-lender-podcast/id1329204836 (iTunes) Private Lender Podcast on https://www.facebook.com/PrivateLenderPodcast/ (Facebook) Private Lender Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/privatelenderpodcast/ (Instagram) Private Lender Podcast on https://twitter.com/PrivLendPodcast?lang=en (Twitter) Keith Baker on https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-baker-344944155/ (LinkedIn) Keith Baker on https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/keithbaker (BiggerPockets)