How Do I Become Successful on My Own?

TRIP Tip Bonus #9 "How Do I Become Successful on My Own?"

I believe that if I’m to be successful I have to do it on my own. That tenacious attitude has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. I opened my own office in insurance 12-1-1975 and have been self-employed ever since.

What this means for you will be different depending on what stage of your life an career you are at currently.

If you are in the early part of your career, it’s all about education and acquiring knowledge, studying hard and becoming a expert in your field. This takes time and doesn’t happen overnight…you have to be patient but determined. It’s also the time when you will be gaining confidence in yourself and your abilities.

If you are in the middle of your career, you life is all about connections with networking and building your brand for what you will be known for. This is where you build respect with your peers and clients. You have learned how to communicate effectively to all of the people that you have met and are part of your “group”. Your group will refer you to folks who will be able to help you to expand and be successful.

Later in your career, you will have learned how to stay the course when things get tough but being flexible and making relevant adjustments for the times.  You will want to look for adventure and spirit to keep your enthusiasm up and focused on your goals. Look for ways to be more creative to reaffirm or adjust your purpose. 

Throughout all of these stages of your life and career adopt and the TRIP attitude of “never give up”. Be tenacious, resilient, imaginative and purposeful in all you do, and you can’t help but be successful.

Lastly, this is something I tried to do during my career, split up your day in three-eight-hour segments, eight hours of work, eight hours of play and eight hours of sleep…this will keep you active, rested and happy. Being grateful and happy are fundamental keys to success and I hope you adopt them.  I wish you the best in all stages of your life!

Remember to take a TRIP for a lifetime, not a trip of a lifetime.

Goodbye!



Keith......