September / October 2017 InFluential Magazine, Spanish InFluential, and Teen InFluential

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FEATURE needs “toDobewhat done even when you don’t feel like doing it. One of the most crucial elements of determination is daily discipline . Connie Tag

Passion: Passion is often sparked by something you’ve experienced or maybe something you’ve heard or read. It rises up from deep within to becoming a driving force in your life. Let your passion rage like a fire. It’s one of the most important elements of success, and when it’s truly present, work rarely feels like work.

Collaboration: You can’t do it Her book, “Fearless Living: 8 LifeChanging Values for Breakthrough Success,” offers insight into specific traits that, when put into practice, will enable anyone to navigate through virtually any business or personal situation with grace and without fear. Tang shares some of the most important aspects of those traits to help people reach their full potential: Determination: Do what needs to be done even when you don’t feel like doing it. One of the most crucial elements of determination is daily discipline. Set small, achievable goals for each day and set out to crush them. Do not procrastinate! Putting things off can snowball and cause you to become overwhelmed and lose focus.

Accountability: Own and take full responsibility for your decisions, your actions and your results — good, bad or ugly. Don’t play the blame game or the victim card. Understand that you can rise above your circumstances and demonstrate ownership in order to achieve the results you want.

Drive for results: Equip yourself to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. Put together a plan of action and allow it to become a living document, referencing it often. Execute daily action to make your goals a reality. When things change or don’t go as planned, be agile and resilient. Seek solutions and be a problem-solver.

alone. You must collaborate and come together with others to bring projects and strategic initiatives to fruition. Successful outcomes are easier when it’s a team effort. Collaboration allows you to maximize the knowledge and expertise of the people around you, which can be incredibly satisfying. Want to learn more about these traits and others? “Fearless Living: 8 LifeChanging Values for Breakthrough Success” is now available online at www.8fearlessvalues.com. The website also includes an opportunity to join the Fearless Living movement and receive a free fearless bracelet. The book is also available for purchase on Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and booksamillion. com. (BPT) l

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