Success formula

In my mind success can be created by the following process.

1- Vision
A vision in my mind is an evolving goal. I think that we must have the end goal/objective in mind as we   begin the journey. We always evolve the goals and thats ok however it is critical that we begin with the end in mind (ref Covey)

2- Thinking. 
Thinking to figure out the right choices. After all it is our choices which determine who we are. In order to make these "correct" choices, we need to think correctly

By the way, the correct choice will be correct for each individual. In other words, what is correct for one may be completely different for another. As an example, someone may think that the best way to spend the day is to go fishing, whereas the other may decide that the best way to spend the day is working at the career to get ahead. They are both "correct" choices as long as they align with the life goals off the individual

3- Discipline
The thinking will not be enacted on its own. It requires a lot of will power and sacrifices of the secondary choices. For example, for the person deciding to fish, he will need to understand that because he is not working on the career, he will not be getting the next big promotion and all that is associated with it. Same for the person working on the career, he will be sacrificing a lot for that promotion as well. As long as you have the discipline to follow through on the choices thats what counts

After this, I think you need luck. Often times, life happens and this can throw us off track. This is both in a good way as well as not so good. 

What is your formula for success?