Simple guidelines, no 1 to be fulfilled before no 2 is possible etc.:

1: Positive menthal Attitude

2: Define your objectives

3: Accept Synergy   

4: Beleive in your objectives, and yourself

5: Human relations

6: Accept to walk the additional mile

7: Being precise in planning and thinking 

8: Concentrate

9: Be happy

10: Use your fantasy

11: Being disciplined

12: Planning of time and ressources

13: Strong health

14: Learn from your losses, -and forget

15: Cooperation

16: Take the initiative

17: Accept that Things may happen