Every action you take, and every accomplishment you achieve is a reflection of your knowledge, effort and skills. Every accomplishment projects your energies and abilities to those around you. Accomplishments, small and large are the driving force behind productivity, growth and expansion. For this reason, whether your accomplishment is large (completing a college degree) or small (growing your first tomatoes), you should take pride in each, and use each as a springboard to achieve bigger and better goals.

As I am writing this in my room at the Holiday Inn Express, I'm thinking to myself..what is my opus?

To achieve greatness, fulfillment, comfort, recognition, and happiness requires self discipline. For some, that is a dreaded phrase. Others live their entire lives imposing rigorous schedules upon themselves. Newsweek, Time and Parenting Magazine all frequently run articles about over-worked students, from elementary school to high school. Parents and students relay that they cannot get into the college of their choice without a grinding, unrelenting schedule. New hires at law firms burn the midnight oil for years on end in order to make partner. Self-discipline is key to success, but at what cost?

Often the most profound and impacting truths are very simple. The same goes for success. Here are 4 simple success secrets you can apply to experience remarkable results.