Huffington Magazine Issue 51 | Page 36

VOICES Suze Orman comes down to embracing eight qualities that allow you to take control of your destiny. THE EIGHT QUALITIES OF SUCCESS Harmony is when there is complete agreement between what you think, say and do. Balance is the reward of harmony; it is when you are most calm and content because there is no disconnect between your thoughts, words and actions. Courage is the ability to make choices that bring harmony and balance. Courage is not always about action. It takes courage to do nothing, rather than do something that you do not believe in or understand. Generosity. True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. Time and love are the most valuable possessions you can share. Happiness bubbles up when the first four qualities are in abundance. Happiness is not a luxury. It is a necessity. When we are happy we are in the best possible place to be good to ourselves and those we love. Wisdom is the ability to make the right decisions at the right time. Wisdom alerts you when you are having trouble summoning courage. It is your inner voice guiding you THE THIRD METRIC HUFFINGTON 06.02.13 through and past the noise. Cleanliness. When there is clarity and organization in your thoughts and your physical space, you can more easily access the inner wisdom and courage that makes har- When I sit down to help someone with their financial life, what we always end up focusing on is their interior life.” mony and balance achievable. Beauty is what you possess when you incorporate the seven preceding qualities into your life. When people come to me for help there is always one quality that is broken, or not present. Talking through ways to bring all eight to the forefront is the heart of my work. Does it immediately solve a financial problem? Of course not. But it becomes the foundation that propels people who felt defeated to feel empowered and in control of their future. It’s the very catalyst for lasting success. Suze Orman is the host of The Suze Orman Show.