Once a prince asked a wise man about a tip for success, the sage said, "Success is to go places, see the wonders of the world but be always mindful of one's primary goal, whatever it may be." How many of us ever sit and calculate our gains and losses regularly, or how many would even try to be other than what they were born into?

Below are some tips on success:

Be Your Own Guide

There always has been a disagreement over the fixation of rules for achieving success, as 'to everyone his own' seems like a better option. Success is not to have what others never had; rather it is to achieve what we never believed ourselves capable of achieving. Whenever someone discovers or invents a fresh path or sets up a new perimeter of achievement, he is setting a norm for acquiring success in life. Rather than letting circumstances or people decide what you should do, or what to achieve, decide for yourself.

Reset the Preset Perimeters

Alexander became Alexander the Great when he decided to push his limits. His expansionist policy blew off the imaginable horizons of his era and so he subdued half of the both known and unknown worlds. Thinking according to the set pattern of a time may make you the personality of that particular age, but thinking out of it will for sure make you an idol for the future generations.

Adapt to Thrive

Adapt, do not overly adopt. This is a simple tip for success. Adapt not at the expanse of your individuality; let it come as a means of rescue from wandering away from reality. History bears testimony to the fall of individuals and nations who neglected to take heed to the changing trends of their era. In 19th century, the European dream of colonizing half of the world came into realization not because they were too strong, but it owed to the failure of colonized nations to adapt to the changes taking place around them. They fell due to their ignorance.

Know Thyself to know the World

Cash your strengths. You must have heard about the barter system carried out in trade, wherein one swaps commodities. The exchange takes place on the rule that you exchange something you have in abundance for something you are wanting. As a preliminary step, 'know thyself' i.e. know your strengths and weaknesses. While letting your strength place you in an advantageous situation, work on your weaknesses.