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Starting a new career or personal project and need a success framework
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About
Richard St. John's '8 secrets of success' mind map template distills his TED talk research into 8 core traits: Passion, Work, Good, Focus, Push, Serve, Ideas, Persist, plus an Author branch. Based on a 10-year study of what leads to success, the template covers 44 nodes across 1 sheet. It includes specific nodes like 'Love!', 'Not money!' under Passion, and 'Crap' (with sub-nodes Criticism, Rejection, Assholes, Pressure) under Persist. This 8 secrets of success cheat sheet is ideal for personal development and goal setting.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Speakers, coaches, and trainers looking for a structured outline
Preparing for a motivational talk or workshop on success habits
Individuals doing a self-review or setting annual goals
Reflecting on personal growth and identifying areas to improve
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review the Success Model
Download the .xmind file and open it to explore the eight core traits and their detailed sub-nodes.
Step 2
Personalize Traits and Author Context
Customize the nodes with your own examples and expand the author branch with your personal research notes.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Map
Complete your personal development plan and export the final map as a PDF or image to share.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 8 core traits (Passion, Work, Good, Focus, Push, Serve, Ideas, Persist) plus an Author branch, with 44 nodes total. Each trait has sub-nodes like 'Love!' and 'Hard' work.
Open the .xmind file, review each trait, and add your own examples or action items under nodes like 'Practise' or 'Solve problems'. Use it as a self-assessment or goal-setting guide.
Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to fit your personal journey.
Under 'Push', nodes 'Physically', 'Mentally', and 'Through' (with 'Doubts') remind you to push past limits. Use these as prompts to set challenges and build resilience.
Absolutely. The 'Ideas' branch includes 'Listen', 'Observe', 'Be curious', etc. You can add your own idea-generation techniques or link to resources.
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