Modern Business Magazine April 2016 | Page 8

MODERN LIFESTYLE 7 reasons why some people kickass in life and in business By Justin Fankhauser B eing a self-made businessman, entrepreneur and marketer, I have had the opportunity over the years in business to associate with very successful businessmen and women of all ages, not just in my business but in my personal life as well. So if you’re new to business or you want to turn things around in your life, I have put together my 7 reasons why people kickass in life and in business. If you can follow these, you will be well on your way to your own kickass life. 8 ModernBusiness April 2016 1 They are always willing to learn. They are always learning new things to better their life and business to ensure future success. They are more likely to put themselves out there and they are not afraid to fail. They have an open mind that they don’t know everything and that they’re willing to always find better ways of doing things, they will always listen to others points of view even if they don’t agree. They are constantly educating themselves by reading, going to seminars and sharing information. 2 They always take action. The ones who make things happen are the ones that take action and don’t sit on their hands. They don’t procrastinate and are more likely to shut up, get up, and give it a go. They seem to have a burning desire inside them to plan, execute and succeed in what they do. They make themselves accountable for the things they are doing within their business or private life. They do this by having