– by Elder Ed Turose –

I want to review what I believe are three keys that will position you for success in any area of your life. A platform is a declaration of the principles on which a group of people stand. In order to be successful, what values are you going to commit yourself to in order to go to a higher level? I want you to begin to focus on these three keys that can guide and direct you to higher levels of success.

Platform #1: Purpose

The first platform for success is to understand your purpose in life. Purpose is something set up as an object or an end to be attained. Purpose defines why you exist on planet earth at this particular time in history. I have included three key elements directly related to purpose:

1. Passion: you need to have passion to achieve success.

2. Principles: you need to operate in Godly principles on a daily basis.

3. Position: you need to be positioned correctly in the right church and the right job. Stay put, stay focused and stay positioned for success.

Platform #2: Process

A process is a series of actions or operations conducing to an end. Success is a process! It is not something that comes overnight. However, according to personality studies, over 86% of the population needs some type of process in life to be successful. The key to a successful life is to identify and incorporate processes in your life daily.

1. Plan: Over 85% of businesses and organizations do not have a plan. Of the 15% who do, only 5% are actively working that plan. Are you one of the 5% who plan their work and work their plan?

2. People: You need to get around people who are successful and pray for strategic relationships that will take you to the next level of success.

3. Priorities: First things first. What are the priorities in your life that need your attention?

Platform #3: Productivity

Productivity is described as having the quality or power of producing, especially in abundance, effective in bringing about, yielding results, benefits, or profits. Successful people produce results and are effective in achieving the objectives and results demanded by their company or organization. Now let’s look at three key areas under the productivity platform.

1. Patience: There will be difficulty and adversity in life but a patient and steadfast attitude will always bring you through the adversity.

2. Peace: I am ever learning to not make a decision or move ahead in a specific situation unless my wife and I have peace about it. Go with peace.

3. Possession: You must take control of every situation that comes your way. You might not have all the answers, but that is why you have the platforms of success to operate in.

Begin by focusing on achieving success by utilizing these platforms to take you to the next level and achieve greater results.