Focus on Taking the Next Steps:

William Clouser
Sep 3, 2018 · 2 min read

When we hear names like Jobs, Ford, and Carnegie we think of success stories, people who built themselves up from nothing to be some of the most successful people in the world. We may also think that there was something special about them some skill or trait that gave them an advantage over ourselves and we would be wrong.

To achieve what these great men achieved we must be focused and willing to put in the work and it starts with analyzing data and trends. Set your goals not with some lofty day dream but instead use actual facts and data analysis. This will give you ability to see where the world is headed and help you project what is coming next. We also need to network setup partners in other businesses and allow our goals to align. This will allow us to use and benefit from their resources and knowledge as much as they are benefiting from us which will allow a mutual growth and increase the opportunity for success. Another step is be prepared to present and motivate others to get onboard with plan and help support it. This is not done by simply sharing a grand vision but also the numbers and research to back you up. If people are going to invest in your idea they will want to see qualitative and quantitative information supporting, you. Next, identify the new up and coming market trends. This includes identifying the right people in the right positions and align your future with theirs. Once you have aligned with these you will be able to discover just how big your market can be, and you can begin building your future and creating your product.

None of these steps requires some secret rare skill or ability. It takes focus and hard work and the willingness to actually put in the effort. These are steps everyone can take and only a few will but understand that if you don’t it is not because you can’t.

Original article from https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemaddock/2018/09/02/how-to-create-the-future-you-want/?utm_source=LINKEDIN_COMPANY&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1754878101&utm_campaign=sprinklrForbesMainLI#38673cc7387b

William Clouser

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Current student at UF and work at GolfNow. Father of 4 and happily married for over 6 years