The Formula for Success
SUCCESS FORMULA: 10% + 40% + 50%
Greetings, friends! A blessed Sunday — may the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD pour out mercy, kindness, joy, and love upon you; healing body and soul in the Name of JESUS CHRIST. Today (Proverbs 27; 1 Corinthians 15:33), we explore the success formula 10–40–50: 10% personal knowledge, 40% mindset–habits–character, and 50% environment. From “iron sharpens iron” to “bad company corrupts good character,” this message shows how to choose friends and environments, set the right goals, and build a sustainable growth path.
Key Points
- 10% Knowledge: practical, real-world learning (not just degrees) forms the foundation for action.
- 40% Mindset–habits: correct repetition turns knowledge into character “pathways.”
- 50% Environment: the right friends & community help “iron sharpen iron” (Proverbs 27:17).
- Warning: “Bad company corrupts good character” (1 Corinthians 15:33) — choose your friends wisely.
- 3 criteria for choosing friends & 5 steps to build a positive environment (study, read, train, practice, connect).
FAQ
What is the 10–40–50 success formula? — 10% personal knowledge + 40% mindset–habits–character + 50% supportive environment.
Why does environment count for 50%? — Because environment directly shapes habits, mindset, and even knowledge accumulation.
How to choose friends? — 3 criteria: (1) Optimistic & confident in every situation; (2) Able to map out clear steps for their work; (3) See the good in others and maintain relationships.
How to start building a positive environment? — 5 steps: learn from great figures, join quality training, attend local courses, read refined books, self‑discipline & connect with like‑minded people.
Extended Content
Introduction: Blessing & Direction
May the HOLY SPIRIT come upon you, declaring the LORD’s sovereignty over your circumstances. Success is desired by all, but with the wrong formula, efforts may become futile.
The 10–40–50 Formula
10% Knowledge: knowledge digested into “meat” through practice, not just degrees.
40% Mindset–habits–character: transform weak thinking; know you are unique. Repetition under trials, keeping faith and joy, builds good habits.
50% Environment: friends & community continuously shape both mindset and knowledge — “iron sharpens iron.”
40% Mindset–habits–character: transform weak thinking; know you are unique. Repetition under trials, keeping faith and joy, builds good habits.
50% Environment: friends & community continuously shape both mindset and knowledge — “iron sharpens iron.”
3 Criteria for Choosing Friends
1) Optimistic, affirming life & acting by faith.
2) Always see a way out & plan step by step (1→10).
3) Recognize the good in others & maintain lasting relationships.
2) Always see a way out & plan step by step (1→10).
3) Recognize the good in others & maintain lasting relationships.
5 Steps to Build a Positive Environment
(1) Study biographies of great saints to align with their values.
(2) Register with trusted mentors/coaches (online/offline).
(3) Join local personal development classes.
(4) Read refined, concise, value‑aligned books; avoid diluted content.
(5) Practice disciplined self‑learning daily; connect with people sharing the same goals — “like attracts like.”
(2) Register with trusted mentors/coaches (online/offline).
(3) Join local personal development classes.
(4) Read refined, concise, value‑aligned books; avoid diluted content.
(5) Practice disciplined self‑learning daily; connect with people sharing the same goals — “like attracts like.”
Call to Action
Reevaluate your circle of friends, refine your environment, discipline your mindset, and strengthen practical knowledge. The best friend is JESUS CHRIST — commune with HIM so your mindset is renewed, your environment sanctified, and your results enduring.
