Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Solomon's Secrets of Success

Solomon's Secrets of Success

Some of Solomon's other secrets of success can be summarized in the following 12 simple formulas:

1.       Stop Chasing Fantasies – Start Working Productively (Proverbs 12:11, 28:19).

2.       Stop Scheming For Quick Money – Start Honest Diligent Planning (Proverbs 1:30-33)

3.       Stop Sleeping - Start Working (Proverbs 6:6-11)

4.       Stop Borrowing – Start Earning (Proverbs 22:7)

5.       Stop Spending On Little Luxuries – Start Saving For The Future (Proverbs 21:17)

6.       Don't think of distant future success – make it happen here and now. (Proverbs 17:24)

7.       Diversify your enterprises. (Eccl 11:2)

8.       When making plans get good advice from many sources (Proverbs 15:22, 20:18)

9.       Plan your work and work your plan. (Proverbs 21:5)

10.   But don't fall for the paralysis of analysis. (Eccl 11:4)

11.   When dealing with governments follow the procedures even if you are upset. (Eccl 8:6)

12.   No matter how keen you are on your project Work steadily and carefully, do not be hasty. (Proverbs 19:2, 21:5)

 (On behalf of Helen)

 

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