ADEPT's Ten Commandments

 1- HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING:  Always be positive.  Think success, not failure. Beware of negative environment.

 2- DECIDE UPON YOUR TRUE DREAMS AND GOALS:  Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.

 3- TAKE ACTION:  Goals are nothing without action.  Don't be afraid to get started.  Just do it.

 4- NEVER STOP LEARNING:  Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills.

 5- BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARD:  Success is a marathon, not a sprint.  Never give up.

 6- LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS:  Get all the facts, all the input.  Learn from your mistakes.

 7- FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEY:  Don't let other people or things distract you.

 8- DON'T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE; BE DIFFERENT:  Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.

 9- DEAL AND COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY:  No person is an island.  Learn to understand and motivate others.

 10- BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE; TAKE RESPONSIBILITY:  Otherwise, numbers 1-9 won't matter.