success tips

Once you give up on getting rich quick you have a real shot at getting rich eventually

You’re never too young to set a course for wealth and success. Whether you’re just launching into your career or working toward your next big break, now is the time to start making your vision a reality.There’s no foolproof fast pass to becoming ...

Five things you need (and five things you don't) to start a successful online business

This article is written by Colin Wayne, CEO of Redline Steel, who is an Advisor in The Oracles.I’m a high school dropout—no college education, no business training. Yet, I started a steel manufacturing company from scratch in 2016, and it’s on track to gross more than $30 million this year.When I started, I knew nothing about ...

Hard times happen. Getting past them is a mental game you can win

We all face adversity from time to time, but some of us are able to flourish when things get difficult, while others seem to struggle getting out of bed in the morning. Successful people have found a way to jump hurdles and navigate around ...

Everything they do is possible for you

There’s something about successful people that sets them apart from everyone else: they have learned to draw on their natural abilities, traits and attributes to achieve their dreams.Successful people approach situations differently from the rest of us. They frame challenges in a different way ...

From mindset shifts to hacks, anyone can learn from these pro tips

Most people hide an uncomfortable truth: They need more money. These 10 accomplished entrepreneurs and advisors from The Oracles share their tried-and-tested strategies for getting out of broke and becoming rich.Spend less time worrying about how to save money and more time thinking about how to ...

Making it big is going to come down to making the most of your talent

Some people work hard their whole lives, scrimping and saving, in the hope of attaining millionaire status by retirement. And then there are the exceptional few who are able to become millionaires before they’re 30. What is the secret to success for those ...

There are only so many ways to connect, build trust and make that all-important first sale

With billions of people using the internet and social media every day, there has never been a better time to generate revenue as an entrepreneur. Yet, if you spend any amount of time in entrepreneurial groups online, you see the same story ...

When it comes to business, patching your problems just won't cut it

There's a lot of pressure for small-business owners to be masters of every aspect of their business. This is especially true when you're first starting out and are often a one-person shop. A recent survey by The UPS Store found that one of the biggest barriers ...

What do successful people do?

The first thing people notice about successful people is: the swanky bungalow, the luxury car etc. If you want to learn how to be successful, learn from their journey, not the destination. Learn about how they got there. How hard they had ...

Cast out self-destructive thoughts before they prevent you from tasting true success

So you want to be successful? Perhaps you’re inspired by the self-made entrepreneur touting her Rolex collection. Or perhaps someone’s exotic car collection on Instagram has motivated you to kick your professional self into high gear.If you’re after financial success, the first thing ...

Build the habits you've always wanted

We are the result of our repeated behavior. Or as Aristotle put it, “Success is not an action, but a habit.”Here, top entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles weigh in on the one mental habit that drove their success and how to cultivate it ...

Successful people are continually learning and trying to improve themselves

Here are six unconventional ways to pave the path to success as an entrepreneur.Goals are lofty and can take years to complete. As the months and years pass it can steadily grind you down until you'll want to quit. However, milestones will ...

Answer this question: 'What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?'

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?That’s truly the billion-dollar question, and it’s timeless. Brush aside the image of what success should look like, and consider what success means to you. I ask each of my high-performing clients this question, and ...