Is there a formula for success?

Well, if there was, it would have been discovered by now! After thousands of years of human history, some brainiac would have stumbled upon it, even if by accident.

Then why are there so many books and courses on the market offering the secrets to success, happiness, or wealth? Why do so many bestsellers offer "Ten Steps to (fill in the blank)" or offer can't miss formulas for marketing riches?

I don't know, frankly. I've been researching philosophy, science and spirituality my whole life and I've never discovered a can't miss formula for anything. 

However, in my study of successful people I have noticed one common denominator. Successful people are passionate people, people who are excited about what they are doing in life. Successful people all have a clearly defined goal and a plan of action to get it. This leads me to believe that the fundamental reason for success is the alignment of thought, desire, being and intent within you, to a clearly defined goal.

Learn how to get aligned to your goal BEFORE you waste a lot of time and effort.