Success Advice
5 Secret Codes to Making The New Year a Winning Year
We just had a new year come to pass. And you are probably looking ahead wondering how to make this a winning year. And I am here to unlock with you the 5 evergreen secrets that I have learned that helped me to win year after year.
Secret Code #1: Submit To God
God is all-powerful and all-knowing. By submitting to God, he will help guide you and unleash the abilities, talents, and tools you need to string together a winning year. Not only that but the bible in the book of Jeremiah 1:5 says, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb…”
That means every gift, ability, talent, and tool that you require God is aware of and he placed it within you already. All you have to do is ask God to make it known to you so you may use them.
Just 1 more for you. In the bible in the book of Matthew 6:33 says to “Seek God 1st and all these things shall be added to you.”
God knows the desire and wants of your heart. So by going after God 1st and keeping your attention focused on God then everything else listed below will come quicker and enable you to win this year past what you believe was possible.
Secret Code #2: Written Vision (End result)
With the rise of vision board parties, IG quotes, and the love for talking about it instead of being about it. The lost art of writing on paper plainly what we are seeking has been neglected.
This is an almost forbidden technique that is not taught enough. Write down on real paper your vision for the future and what you are working toward each day.
God told the prophet Habakkuk to ‘write the vision and make it plain.” In the same way, your vision gives you hope for a better future. Your vision is based on your current situations and circumstances at all.
Because right now you may not feel like a winner and you may have lost big time last year. But that is forgotten because I promise you did not have a WRITTEN vision that mapped out exactly why you are working so hard each day.
This vision is not only for the future but it will be your reminder for those days that are hard, those days you want to crawl in your bed and not do anything. The day you do not want to be
a mom…
a dad…
a brother…
a worker…
a friend…
a leader…
a human…
and even alive…
Those days are just so hard and difficult for no reason. But understand that every day is transforming you to push to your end result.
How to make your vision plan:
- Write your vision
- Who you are becoming
- Physical Traits, Values, Disciplines, and Principles you will live by
- The amount of money you will be making
- What your relationships with God, Yourself, Your Partner, Your family & friends will look like
- What your health will look and feel like
In order to win this year, you must have a written vision.
“Life’s not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it’s about doing, being and becoming.” – Mike Dooley
Secret Code #3: List Of Accomplishments Specifically For This Year
When I played football, we had winners and losers. To be a winner, we had to score more points than the opponent. For this year to be a winning year for you, then you must learn to score this year.
Word to the wise, make sure you are specific, measurable, and have a deadline.
Specific: To be as detailed as possible so you know exactly what you are working towards.
Measurable: You have to be able to measure your progress with it.
Deadline: When you will complete it by.
Now, take a piece of paper and write on the top “List of accomplishments I completed by December 25, (Insert year).” Proceed to write out all you will accomplish by the end of the year.
As you accomplish items throughout the year then check it off. It will not only build momentum but show you your progress thru out the year.
Secret Code #4: List Of People You Must Connect With
Our society today has made it impossible for connections. We are preaching and praising a deadly virus of self-made people. No one and I mean nobody on this side of the earth is self-made.
We all at some point in time had help from someone. It may have not been the whole journey but at some point, someone helped. And that is why we have to make a list of people we believe will be able to help us accomplish our list for this specific year.
There are people out there that are ready and willing to help you win this year only if you open your mouth and go about it in a strategic way.
Secret Code # 5: Put In All Types Of Work!
I don’t care if you work hard, work smart, work tirelessly, and work effortlessly. Putting in the work has been neglected with technology and hype marketing. We have been sold that hard work is overrated and that smart work is better.
Use both, because you will need both and more to win this year. Winning a year starts with winning each day, week, and month. Each day you have to be hell-bent on winning so strap up and let get to work.
Your winning season started already and you are late!
If you found any value from what you read, please share it personally with your friends and family that you know want to win this year.
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Success in the digital age isn’t about hacks, it’s about the raw, real lessons Mark Manson actually lives by.
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These 11 Habits Will Make You More Productive, Successful, and Confident
Boost your focus, confidence, and results with 11 powerful habits successful people use every day.
Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.
But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice. You’ll need to give up comfort, excuses, and sometimes even social approval to accomplish your goals.
Value comes from solving problems, and these 11 powerful tips will help you become more productive, successful, and confident, starting today.
1. Take Short Breaks After Finishing a Task
Psychology shows it’s important to reward positive behaviour.
After completing a big task or finishing a book, take five minutes to walk, stretch, or simply breathe. This quick reset helps your brain recharge and strengthens focus.
Many great writers swear by morning walks, solitude, and reflection can unlock creativity.
But if you refuse to take breaks, don’t be surprised when burnout hits. Your brain needs recovery time just as much as your body does.
2. Schedule Your Most Important Tasks First
Multitasking kills productivity. If you want to get more done, try time blocking, a method where you dedicate set periods for specific tasks.
Productivity expert Caitlin Hughes explains, “Time blocking involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day.”
For example, if you’re a writer:
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Research your topic at night.
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Write your first draft in the morning (don’t worry if it’s rough).
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Edit in the afternoon, great writing comes from rewriting.
You can’t buy more time. Use it intentionally and without regret.
3. Eliminate Distractions from Your Workspace
Focus is the foundation of success.
According to Inc. Magazine, it takes an average of 23 minutes to recover from a distraction. That’s nearly half an hour of lost productivity every time you check your phone.
Put your phone away. Close unnecessary tabs. And yes, limit your Netflix binges.
Meeting deadlines consistently is one of the fastest ways to stand out and earn respect.
4. Take Full Responsibility for Your Life
Entrepreneur Derek Sivers once said, “Everything is my fault.”
This mindset doesn’t mean self-blame; it means self-ownership. Stop pointing fingers, making excuses, or waiting for others to change.
If your habits (like smoking or drinking too much) hold you back, it’s time to make better choices. Your friends can’t live your dreams for you; only you can.
5. Invest an Hour a Day in Learning New Skills
Knowledge compounds over time.
Whether you read books, take online courses, or practise a craft, consistent learning gives you a competitive edge.
I used to struggle with academic writing, but I improved by studying the work of great authors and applying what I learned.
Your past doesn’t define you; your actions do. Every new skill adds another tool to your arsenal and makes you more unstoppable.
6. Develop a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset.
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A fixed mindset believes success is based on natural talent.
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A growth mindset believes success comes from effort and learning.
Choose the growth mindset. Embrace challenges. See failures as feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability is your biggest advantage.
7. Learn Marketing to Reach People Who Need You
I once believed marketing was manipulative, until I realised it’s about helping people solve problems.
If your work provides genuine value, marketing is how you let others know it exists. Even Apple spends billions on it.
Don’t be ashamed to promote your skills or business. Without visibility, your ideas will never reach the people who need them most.
Creative professionals who understand marketing and sales have an unfair advantage.
8. Ask Your Mentor the Right Questions
Good mentors can fast-track your growth.
While mentorship often costs money, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Great mentors don’t care about titles; they care about your progress.
If you don’t have access to a mentor yet, books are your silent mentors. Read the best in your field, take notes, and apply what resonates.
9. Build Confidence Through Action, Not Affirmations
Author Ryan Holiday once said, “I don’t believe in myself. I have evidence.”
Confidence doesn’t come from shouting affirmations into the mirror; it comes from proof. Doing hard things, keeping promises to yourself, and following through.
When you consistently take action, your brain gathers evidence that you can handle whatever comes next. That’s real confidence, grounded, earned, and unshakable.
10. Focus on Your Strengths
Your strengths reveal where your greatest impact lies.
If people compliment you on something often, it’s a clue. Lean into it.
A former professor once told me I was creative, and that simple comment gave me the confidence to go all in. I studied creativity, applied it daily, and turned it into my career advantage.
Double down on your strengths. That’s how you build momentum and mastery.
11. Identify and Challenge Your Limiting Beliefs
Your beliefs shape your reality.
For years, I believed I couldn’t be a great writer because of my chronic tinnitus and astigmatism, sensory challenges that made concentration difficult. But over time, I realised those struggles made me more disciplined, observant, and empathetic.
Your limitations can become your greatest motivators if you let them.
Avoid shortcuts. Growth takes time, but it’s always worth it.
Final Thoughts
Becoming productive, successful, and confident isn’t about working harder than everyone else. It’s about working smarter, consistently, and intentionally.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small: take a break after your next task, schedule your priorities, or spend one hour learning something new.
Every habit you change compounds into long-term success. Remember, true change comes from practising new behaviours.
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