Full Description
Do you feel like life is happening to you rather than you controlling it? It is easy to feel overwhelmed by work pressures, money worries, and endless to-do lists. Success is not about luck; it is about following a specific set of behaviours. The Rules of Success offers a practical set of principles to help you regain a sense of direction and take more control of how you approach your goals and daily life.
Focus your time and energy on the people who genuinely add value to your life.
Streamline your schedule to create space for what you actually enjoy.
Overcome anxiety and self-doubt to make decisions with confidence.
Adopt simple habits that keep your energy levels high for daily challenges.
Master your money mindset to build security and support the goals that truly matter to you.
The Rules of Success offers a practical guide to living well in today's busy world. Known for his clear thinking and down-to-earth style, Templar shares straightforward advice that feels realistic rather than overwhelming. The book covers everything from finance to well-being. Each idea is presented in short, manageable sections, making it easy to absorb and apply without it feeling like hard work.
You will learn how to clear common obstacles, decide what success truly means to you, and take steady steps toward it. The result is a calmer, more confident approach to life, with a greater sense of control. It is ideal for anyone who feels stuck and is looking for practical, achievable ways to move towards a happier life.
Contents
Finances
1 Work out what money means to you
2 Know your money
3 Reckon your outgoings
4 Keep checking
5 Knowing where you stand is half the battle
6 Stick to notes
7 Be honest
8 Take account of your mindset
9 Save where you can
10 Plan the route
11 Don't chase your own tail
12 Make your money grow
Relationships
13 Recognise social overload
14 Be honest about what works
15 Know what you want in your life
16 Decide what goes
17 Prune respectfully
18 You don't have to socialise
19 Finesse your family
20 Make proper time for your partner
21 Focus on quality
22 It's OK to have a break from the kids
Time
23 Know your driver
24 Itemise your time
25 Streamline
26 Rate it
27 No one is that busy
28 Don't panic
29 Make time
30 Be drastic
31 Switch off
32 Get into groups
33 Prioritise
34 Get smart
35 Edit in big chunks
36 Don't fill in the blanks
Emotions
37 Know yourself
38 Know where you flourish
39 Keep a lid on anxiety
40 Calm the stress
41 Stay cool
42 Raise your self-esteem
43 Build your confidence
44 Say it how it is
45 Don't be afraid
46 Don't be a wallflower
47 Pick yourself up
48 Don't be ashamed
49 Think before you act
At work
50 Know why you're here 110
51 Stay pro-active
52 Be a free agent
53 Pass it on
54 Have a tidy desk
55 Control other people
56 Your diary is your bible
57 Minimise meetings
58 Keep it quick
59 Avoid overload
60 Love the empty spaces
61 Defer
62 Spread the word
63 Everyone can shine
64 We're all different
65 Be a good communicator
66 Be unremittingly cheerful
Decisions
67 Any decision is better than none
68 Pick apart procrastination
69 You're on your own
70 You're not alone
71 Know what your decision is for
72 Set parameters
73 Manage the facts
74 Count your chickens
75 Weigh it up
76 Consider your feelings
77 Have a Plan B
78 Simplify the complex
79 Commit
80 Work together
81 Find common ground
Health
82 Think your body healthy
83 Think your mind healthy
84 Eat yourself healthy
85 Everything in moderation
86 Move
87 Be able to sleep
88 Catch some sun
89 Laugh at yourself
90 Accept help
Stuff
91 Order beats chaos
92 Chill
93 Analyse yourself
94 Just start
95 There's a place for everything
96 Decide what to keep, not what to throw
97 Make things tidy
98 Keep things tidy
99 Resist expansion
100 Think before you buy
Create your own Rules
These are the Rules
Anybody can be wealthy - you just need to apply yourself
