Brian Tracy said that three things that you do during your work will earn you 90 percent of your income. If you want to maximize your  chances for success, identify those three things and concentrate your efforts on those activities.

I’ve been doing this for a couple of weeks now. Do I hit the goal 100 percent of the time? No, especially when deadlines loom. But I can generally complete at least two a day, and that makes me feel more accomplished when I turn off my computer in the evening. These are my three activities:

1.  Writing.
This is my bread-and-butter, so it’s a significant contributor to my income. I write every day to meet client deadlines, and the amount of time I spend writing is dependent on the number of projects I have.

2.  Marketing.
This is a no-brainer. You don’t market, you don’t eat. I commit 30 to 60 minutes a day to marketing. My marketing includes new and traditional media, along with “keep-in-touch” methods by phone and email. I aim for one activity a day, no matter what it is.

3.  Growth.
Plato said there is no stability, only growth or decay. So if you’re not growing, you’re decaying. This was my wake-up call. I realized that we’re all in a state of continuous change whether we like it or not. If change is inevitable, I’d prefer to grow rather than decay!

For me, this activity can include a variety of things such as researching a new business, improving my current business and writing for myself instead of clients. My personal writing has the potential for income and helps me bring a new level of creativity to my clients.

What three activities earn 90 percent of your income? Let me know — I’d love to hear about it!

Have a refreshing and productive day!

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