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THE
21 SUCCESS SECRETS OF
$ELF-MADE
MILLIONAIRE$
HOW TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FASTER AND EASIER THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE
BRIAN TRACY
The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
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Contents
Preface
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Introduction: The Law of Cause and Effect Success Secrets 1 Dream Big Dreams 5
2 Develop a Clear Sense of Direction 9 3 See Yourself as Self-Employed 13 4 Do What You Love to Do 16 5 Commit to Excellence 19 6 Work Longer and Harder 22 7 Dedicate Yourself to Lifelong Learning 25 8 Pay Yourself First 29 9 11
Learn Every Detail of Your Business 33
10 Dedicate Yourself to Serving Others 36
Be Absolutely Honest with Yourself and Others 39 Concentrate on Them Single-Mindedly 42
12 Determine Your Highest Priorities and
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Develop a Reputation for Speed and Dependability 45
14 Be Prepared to Climb from Peak to Peak 48 15 Practice Self-Discipline in All Things 50 16 Unlock Your Inborn Creativity 54 17 Get around the Right People 57 18 Take Excellent Care of Your Physical Health 61 19 Be Decisive and Action Orien