FIRST FUNDAMENTAL

Know your style

BE CLEAR WHAT YOU WANT AND HOW YOU TICK

‘In the past I have focused too much on what I’m good at. When I also focus on what I’m not good at, then I am most successful.’ For Robin Millar, an eminent record producer, this key piece of honesty has stood him in good stead.

Understanding what drives you is essential if you want to be successful. Just as you won’t get far by putting petrol in a diesel-powered car, so you’ll struggle to attain personal goals if you don’t understand what fuels your drive and determination. Couple that understanding with learning from serial achievers and you will make the most of your gifts by clarifying the opportunities that will work best.

There are three elements that influence ...

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