Gonna change things up a bit today.

Instead of yammering on about selling, marketing or copywriting… I’m going to yammer about something else just as important to your success.

Something a lot of people don’t talk about.

Something that can almost certainly make your life easier, and the road to success less “bumpy.”

Here’s what I mean:

Things are getting pretty freaky out there.

And a lot of people are (understandably) scared.

But if you follow the tips below, I think you’ll find success, happiness and peace of mind flowing to you much easier and faster.

Anyway, enough dilly-dally.

Here goes:

1. Delete The Dorks

Literally every day some nitwit sends me a negative comment.

Maybe they didn’t like my email tip.

Or just don’t like my style.

Or simply want to “vent.”

Whatever the case, I NEVER take it personally.

And when the jackasses vent at you (and they WILL if you have something to say — you can count on it), don’t give ‘em even a second of your time.

That’s why they invented the “delete” button

2. Nix The Newz

Let’s face it:

News people don’t exactly pump you full of sunshine & motivation, do they?

They seem to be FAR more interested in keeping you scared out of your mind, shaking under the covers, eyes glued to the boob-tube.

I never realized how insidious the effect until my “news fast”

Now I no longer waste ANY time on news sites. Rarely think about what the Washington sociopaths are up to. And have no trouble staying FOCUSED on my business.

Want to see success FAR quicker?

Just turn off the news.

3. Mastermind With Winners

I used to laugh at the idea of mastermind groups.

But the joke was on me.

Few things can do more for your success than associating with people who — by their actions, goals and ideas — inspire you to be better at what YOU do.

It’s a near-magical process I can’t describe in words.

All I can say is joining a couple different mastermind groups has been the best business decision I ever made.

4. Get Gracious

I thank God every day for His blessings.

I’m just sooooo extremely grateful for my family, friends, business, health and even my dog.

The best things in life really ARE free.

And gratitude is MEGA powerful.

Scientists have found people who regularly practice gratitude report MUCH more success, better health, and an increased feeling of peace and joy.

It’s not always easy to be grateful.

I probably know this as well as anyone.

Especially when it feels like everything is crumbling around you and the crabs are constantly trying to pull you back into the bucket.

But if you try it, I think you’ll find it enormously helpful.

5. Sharpen Your Skillz

Finally, always be honing your ability to produce (i.e. to sell).

Do something every day that makes you just a little bit better than you were yesterday.

Whether it’s reading a page of a book, watching a video, or even listening to an audio while walking your dog (my favorite way).

The effort is small, but the payoff is HUGE.

Anyway, that’s that.

I truly believe if you follow these 5 tips, you can’t help but experience more success, peace and happiness.

Put ‘em to the test and watch what happens.

Ben Settle

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