"The 7 C's of Success"

I think I've mentioned in the past that I subscribe to Ryan Holiday's daily blog post, "The Daily Stoic."  I don't like to copy other blog posts, but this one was really good.  The author, philosopher, and motivational speaker, Tom Morris was recently interviewed by Holiday, and he referred to something that he has called the "7 C's of Success."  Morris adapted them from the Stoic philosophers, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius.  Here they are for your consumption:

1. A clear CONCEPTION of what we want, a vivid vision, a goal clearly imagined.
2. A strong CONFIDENCE that we can attain that goal.
3. A focused CONCENTRATION on what it takes to reach our goal.
4. A stubborn CONSISTENCY in pursuing our vision.
5. An emotional COMMITMENT to the importance of what we're doing.
6. A good CHARACTER to guide us and keep us on a proper course.
7. A CAPACITY TO ENJOY the process along the way.

Not too bad, right?  It doesn't matter what you are trying to accomplish in your life, either personally or professionally.  These are the keys to success.  Success starts with a vision and a goal.  Commitment and hard work are absolutely crucial to achieve that goal.  Moral character will keep you focused on that goal and not on things that will distract you from achieving that goal.  And finally, having some fun while working hard is always a great thing.