I have been through the ups and downs of life. I’ve faced success and failure in everything I do. But I never see failure as failure. I tend to see failure as a golden nugget of wisdom for me to gain success.

Success does not come easy, but I can tell you it is not only for a selected few. Everyone has the potential to be successful in all aspects of his or her life. By nurturing good habits and sticking to them it is possible to attain success. It is important that note that all successful people have a certain personality. They tend to think, speak and behave in a particular manner. There is a remarkable consistency in these similarities.

If you too want to be successful, here are 11 powerful tips for success you should apply to your life.

1.    What do you want to achieve in your life? Develop a clear vision of what you want to achieve, keep this in your mind and never lose sight of it.

2.    Believe firmly in your ability to achieve your goals. Believe that you will achieve your dreams without doubt. Believe that there is a higher power that is guiding you and helping you achieve your dreams.

3.    Avoid negative influences and expel them from your life. These include negative people, books, activities, vices, etc. Surround yourself with people or things that emit positive energy and boost your belief that you will succeed.

4.    Your future is your responsibility, not others’. Depend solely on yourself and never rely on anybody else to shape your future.

5.    Once you commit to doing something, never give up and stray away from your commitment. It is important that you always stay focused or your efforts will all be wasted.

6.    Always refresh and examine your affirmations. Recite them and keep your affirmations fresh by referring to them in present tense. Write down your affirmations so that you can examine them in words. This helps you stay focused on your goals and is also a great way to build up your self-confidence and strengthen your belief.

7.    Be specific about what you want to achieve and make these into goals. They should be clear, measurable, realistic and be given a duration.

8.    Formulate a plan of action. Don’t try to take giant strides. Instead, break down your plan into smaller tasks that you can perform effectively and realistically. With every small task accomplished you will be one step closer to your goal.

9.    Persist, persist and persist. Never give up on what you set out to accomplish until you have achieved your goal. Persistence will determine your success. Take every failure as a learning experience and forge ahead with stronger faith and greater wisdom.

10.    Be grateful to all the positive influences in your life. Be grateful for your family’s love and support and show your appreciation. You will be rewarded with more support and love, which will provide encouragement for you to reach your goals.

11.    Never be selfish. Try to give your time and wealth to the needy and to render your services to those who require them. Be kind and generous and success will beckon to you in ways you lease expect.

So there you are. The 11 power tips for success you can and should apply to your life. If you follow them with faith and persistence, you will be rewarded with your success.

Aldric Chang is a successful serial creative entrepreneur and internet marketing expert who shares tips on blogging for money and other web strategies on his blog at AldricChang.com. He also runs MediaFreaks – an award winning 3d animation company.