TOP TIPS
While there is no way to know precisely what makes some people successful, we can learn a lot by examining successful people. Often (not always, but often enough to matter), high achievers exhibit similar habits and behaviors. The nine habits below, show up over and over again in success stories. If you want to be more successful in life, these behaviors might be an excellent place to start.
- They Set Goals
Successful people know what they want. More than that, they actively set goals in order to get what they want. Having goals in mind doesn’t count either. You need to write your goals down, and then break them down into an action plan. - They Stay Healthy
Staying healthy is key on the road to success. A proper diet, solid exercise routine and getting enough sleep are 3 of the most powerful things you can do. Being healthy will let you focus on the pursuit of success and not worry about always getting sick or fatigued. - They Face Fear
Fear is one of the biggest roadblocks to success. Just think about things you might have missed out on because you were too nervous to take a chance. Successful people feel fear just like the rest of us, but instead of giving up they face it. - They Learn
It is kind of a shame that school ends so early in our lives. Some people feel like that means they are done learning. This couldn’t be further from the truth. A commitment to lifelong learning will propel you towards success by keeping your mind sharp, and your skills up to date. - They Stay Organized
There may be a handful of geniuses who are able to create and think surrounded by a mess, but for the rest of us “normies” a cluttered space is nothing more than a distraction. You will save time, energy and boost focus if you keep your space neat and tidy. - They Keep Balance
What is the point of success if you don’t take time to enjoy it? Hard work is clearly important but remember to relish the good times along the way. Having a life balance will keep energy levels high and give you something to look forward to besides work. - They Take Time to Think
Do you ever make time to just think? Successful people do. They know that being successful means continually thinking “what next?”. If you want to be more successful, schedule 20-30 minutes of quiet thinking time into your day. - They Surround Themselves With Inspiring People
If you want to be successful, it helps to have successful friends. Besides the doors they may open for you, having successful friends will inspire you. You will learn what makes them tick, and it’s never a bad thing to have a likeminded social circle. - They Plan Their Day
Do you ever find yourself wondering what to do next? Successful people don’t. They take time to plan their day, because they know that the time invested will pay off. Taking half an hour to plan your day, could save countless hours of wondering what to do next.
ACTIONABLE STEPS
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| Set a goal. It doesn’t have to be a huge goal, but whatever it is, break it down into smaller goals. These smaller goals will now become your action plan. | What do you want to learn? Whatever it is, now is the time to start. Choose a topic of interest and figure out what books or courses can help you learn more about it. There are often free courses online, and your local library will have many of the books you need. | Start thinking. Choose a time (ideally same time each day) to do some quiet thinking each day. You don’t have to plan what to think about, just think about whatever comes to mind. Think about ways to improve your career, business or life in general. |
FURTHER READING
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