3 Main Valves Controlling Your Success Supply

How Your Habits, Attitudes, and Goals Drive Lasting Growth

Success isn’t a mystery—it’s a result of intentional choices, consistent actions, and focused goals. Yet many professionals struggle to understand what truly drives their progress. According to Leadership Management International (LMI®), there are three key valves that control the flow of your success supply: Habits, Attitudes, and your Plan of Action to Achieve Goals.

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, team leader, or emerging professional, understanding and mastering these three elements can radically transform how you lead and perform.

1. Habits: The Daily Drivers of Success

What you do every day matters more than what you do occasionally. Habits are the foundation of productivity and performance. They shape your behaviors, reinforce your values, and influence your outcomes—whether you’re aware of them or not.

From time management routines to how you respond under pressure, your habits can either fuel your progress or quietly sabotage your potential.

Ask yourself: Are my current habits aligned with the results I want?

2. Attitudes: The Inner Force Behind Every Action

Attitudes act as your internal compass. They dictate how you view challenges, opportunities, people, and even yourself. A positive, growth-oriented attitude fosters resilience, teamwork, and a proactive mindset—crucial in today’s fast-paced work environments.

If your attitude is rooted in fear, doubt, or negativity, it can restrict your ability to take risks or lead effectively. On the other hand, a confident, solutions-focused attitude opens doors, builds trust, and drives consistent motivation.

3. A Clear Plan of Action: Turning Vision Into Reality

Without direction, even the best habits and attitudes can fall short. A well-defined plan of action gives your energy a purpose and your goals a timeline. This involves setting SMART goals, identifying clear steps, tracking progress, and adjusting as needed.

When your actions are aligned with a plan, you move with intention—and momentum builds over time.

The Power of Alignment

Imagine these three valves—habits, attitudes, and action plans—working in harmony. That’s when the full force of your success supply is released. LMI’s Total Leader® framework integrates all these components through development programs like Effective Personal Productivity, helping leaders move from reactive to intentional, from busy to productive.

Ready to Open the Valves?

Success isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters. Through programs like Effective Personal Productivity, powered by Leadership Management International (LMI®), you can unlock your full potential by focusing on what truly drives results.

Explore our website to learn more about our programs, read success stories, and explore how we can support your growth.