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Below is day 24 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Intemperance

Another way to say you over-indulge. If you are one who doesn’t practice a little self control as it relates to your indulgence in food, strong drink and sexual activities then you should also be aware of the fact that these habits are essentially fatal to your success.

Below is day 23 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Intolerance

If you have a closed mind towards anything at all, chances are you might not experience success. If you are intolerant that simply means that you no longer acquire knowledge.

The most “damaging forms of intolerance are those connected with religious, racial, and political differences of opinion”. Check yourself, because these are very common indeed and could be holding you back without you knowing.

Below is day 22 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Lack of Enthusiasm

If you are not enthusiastic then you cannot be very convincing. It is also worthy of note that the person who has enthusiasm is able to join and is welcome into any group.

Below is day 21 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Indiscriminate Spending

If you have over the years cultivated this bad habit, you should know you are one of your biggest hindrances to your success. If you are a spendthrift then you cannot succeed. You should get into the habit of systematically saving a specific percentage of your income in the bank.

Having money in the bank leaves you with a little courage when you are bargaining for the sale of personal services. Plus it doesn’t hurt to know that you have a little cushion to fall back on.

Below is day 20 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Lack of Concentration of Effort

If you are unable to concentrate and remain focused on any goal/career/objective, how in the world do you expect success to come your way? You should choose one, and concentrate your efforts on successfully achieving that one definite aim.

Below is day 19 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Wrong Selection of a Vocation

OK. Seriously, how can you expect to become a success if you plan to do something that you don’t like? If it is a hassle to get up and go to work each day, what could you possibly hope to gain from it? The most essential step in the marketing of your services is to choose an occupation that you know that you can toss yourself into wholly.

Below is day 18 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Superstition and Prejudice

Superstition is  (very unnecessary) form of fear which is also a sign of ignorance on a subject. Men who strive to gain and who do achieve success are those who keep their minds open and fear nothing.

Below is day 17 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Wrong Selection of Associates in Business

Just as how choosing a mate for marriage impacts your chances at success, so too does your choice of business associates. Indeed this reason for failure is without a doubt one of the most common causes. when you are marketing personal services, be sure to very carefully select those who you associate with because this  affects your chances to make money.

Bear in mind that those persons who we associate most closely with are the same persons who we end up emulating.

Below is day 16 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Over-Caution

The individual who takes no chances is usually that person who takes whatever is left after the trendsetters and risk-takers are done choosing. If you are too cautious you could be bypassing your chance at success without even knowing it.

Below is day15 in our month long series of inspirational posts on the ’31 Major Causes of failure’ brought to you by El Maèstro Designs.

Wrong Selection of a Mate in Marriage

This is said to be the most common cause of failure. The marriage brings two individuals really close to each other intimately and unless this is a harmonious relationship, failure is likely to follow.