Motivation

At a crossroads after a divorce and unsure of which path to pursue, Kathy Davis knew she wanted a career that would give her and others joy. With her boundless creativity, solid work ethic, and fierce determination, she was able to channel her love of the arts into a thriving business. She is now the nation's #1 greeting card designer and she wants her 7 principles of success to inspire you.

Even when you’re not talking about money, it’s still better to be in the top 2 percent than the top 5 percent. Wouldn’t you rather be in the top 2 percent of healthy people? The top 2 percent of happy people? Have relationships that are better than 98 percent of everyone else?

The regular and systematic practice of goal setting has taken us from poverty to prosperity, from frustration to fulfillment, from underachievement to success and satisfaction. This system will do the same for you.

One view says, "When my heart kicks into gear (i.e., when I feel passionate), I'll invest my resources." But the correct view is, "I'm going to get involved because familiarity will increase my awareness, and once relationships are established I'll want to invest more than just my time and energy."

Don't be afraid to take small steps. There's something powerful about momentum…no matter how small. Many times the impossible is simply the untried.