These 10 secrets could be applied to your success as a trader, but more importantly they could be applied to ensure success in your personal life. I thought I would share these 10 tips with you as they made me stop and think about my own life.

1) How You Think Is Everything – Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment.

2) Decide Upon Your True Dreams & Goals – Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.

3) Take Action – 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 skills.

5) Be Persistent & 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 & Money – Don’t let other people or things distract you.

Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate; Be Different – Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.

9) Deal & Communicate With People Effectively – No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.

10) Be Honest & Dependable; Take Responsibility – Otherwise, Nos. 1-9 won’t matter.

 I hope that by applying some of these secrets to your life, you will have a growing brokerage account and a joyous personal life.