Most people claim to want success. But not everyone is willing to
do the hard work and the smart work to get there. Often
opportunities present themselves and because people are distracted, they miss
them or give up on them before things fully develop.
Truly successful people don't leave much to chance. They are
disciplined and focused. They constantly seek new methods to achieve
more, in bigger and faster ways. Listed below are eight different
practices that will help you concentrate your efforts on rising above the tide.
1. Make Materialism
Irrelevant
Fancy cars and houses are all well and good, but many foolishly
focus on the byproducts of success, rather than concentrating on building
sustainable success in the first place. Establish a bare minimum for your
material needs, and then you can enjoy the benefits of success, debt and stress
free.
2. Enhance Knowledge
Success comes faster to those who are open, active learners. The
higher up the success ladder you climb, the more complex the systems and
opportunities that are presented to you. Absorb all the information you can and
if you sense a gap you can't fill, connect with people who have the knowledge
you need.
3. Manage Relationship
Expectations
People in your life require time. Successful individuals attract
folk and so they have to carefully regulate the time they can spend with
others. It's hard to limit the time you share and still make people feel
important. Make choices about the people who matter to you and determine how
you each can get value from your interactions. Then make sure they understand your
limitations so they don't take it personally when you can't be present.
4. Practice Emotional
Self-Awareness
Not all successful people are calm and
nice. In fact, many can be volatile. But most are very aware of
their tempers and idiosyncrasies. They know how to use their emotions to get
what they want from life and work hard to make sure feelings don't become a
detriment. Know yourself and learn how to let your emotions work for you in
positive ways.
5. Commit to a Physical
Ideal
Everyone has a vision of their own perfect body. They don't have
to be fashion models or athletes to be happy. But physical health is a
consideration in their life and it's a big distraction when it gets out of
whack. Determine the body you believe is worth working for and set a game plan to
achieve and maintain it.
6. Gain Clarity About
Spirituality
There are many highly successful people like Richard Branson and Warren Buffettwho don't
consider religion to be important or relevant. But they have a clear point of
view as to the role spirituality plays in their life. Find
your own way to be at one with the universe and be clear and
deliberate in how you practice.
7. Adhere to a Code of
Ethics
Really successful people live by rules. They
may not be the rules of others, but consistency is important for them to
maintain power and stability. Their individual view of how the world works is
the basis for how they believe people should be treated and they will defend it
until their dying day. Determine your ethical lines and broadcast them loud and
clear so people around you know where you stand.
8. Focus on Time Efficiency
Prioritization is a key component of success. You can't reach your
pinnacle if you are wasting time on distractions. Integration of activities
frees up time for greater achievement. Spend your time on activities that are
fun, enlightening and productive and soon you'll have gained
hours to reap the benefits of success.
Ultimately, really successful people live their
lives by design instead of default, so if you want to be one of them, dedicate
time and effort to determining the plan for yourpreferred future and
execute that plan in a focused and consistent manner.
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