The difference between success and failure is not nearly as great as many people believe. The difference between the two is often quite slim.

Success is a matter of understanding and implementing specific habits that always lead to success.

A successful life is a result of many successful years; a successful year is a result of many successful months and a successful month is a result of many successful days. Each and every day that you do your best adds up to a great month, a great year and eventually a great life.

The quickest route to success in any field of endeavor is to seek the company of people that have great wisdom and a proven track record.

The power of your mind and what you choose to focus on, creates your reality. A good way to start getting more of what you want is to imagine that you already have it. When you are ready for something, it usually appears. The more positive your belief system is, the greater your ability is to control your destiny.

Yes, it is a competitive world we live in. When I started my career as an image, etiquette, manners and communication consultant, I was working full time as a floral designer. I commuted 100 miles round trip daily. I was also teaching three evening a week at the college. After two years of working three jobs, I was able to replace my income from my day job as a floral designer and I then focused my days and evenings on my passion for consulting.

Today, I have the honor and privilege of being the global consultant of choice. I was a small town girl with a world-class dream. An instant, overnight success that took twenty plus years of dedication. The rewards have been greater than I could ever have imagined.

Get up, dress up and show up and create the life of your dreams. Gloria Starr, working with clients world-wide teaching them how to build a successful consulting business.