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TOP TIPS
Success
means many different things to many different people. You ask ten people what
their definition of success is, and you might get ten different answers. The
common denominator is that most of us are striving to achieve it. No matter
what the definition, success is something we all crave. Craving success is one
thing, achieving it is another. The number one obstacle in our path to success
is ...us! If you exhibit any of the nine behaviours below, you might be
blocking your path to success without even knowing it.
1. Making Excuses
Making
excuses is one of many ways we can self-sabotage. If you are constantly making
excuses about why you can't do something, why you failed or blaming other
people for your lack of success, it is time to take a long look inward.
2. Doing It All Yourself
Are
you the type of person that needs to control every single detail? If so, you
might be blocking your road to success. While self-reliance is typically a good
thing, trying to do everything yourself is likely going to stall your success.
Let go, delegate the minutiae and focus your efforts on high-impact actions.
3. Giving Up Too Easily
Life
is essentially how we spend our time between obstacles. No matter who you are,
you are going to have to deal with setbacks, failures and other obstacles. How
you respond to these obstacles will define your success (or lack thereof). If
you just give up in the face of difficulty, you will never achieve your goals.
4. Fear Dictates Your
Decisions
Fear
is an important evolutionary emotion that keep us safe. Don't be ashamed to
feel it. However, you can't let it dictate all of your decisions. Success
requires bold thinking and action. There will be times that you must ignore
your fear and step out of your comfort zone.
5. Too Much Multitasking
Multitasking
was all the rage about a decade ago. It sounds great, you get to accomplish
more things all at once! The reality is, you aren't accomplishing more, you are
just spreading your focus and energy thin. Would you rather do 5 things poorly,
or accomplish one thing perfectly? That is often the trade-off you make when
multitasking.
6. People Pleasing
Being
able to get along with other people is a wonderful trait that will get you far.
However, there is a difference between being personable and being a pushover.
You need to make sure that you balance your affability with a backbone. To
start - practice saying "no" more often.
7. Hitting the Self-Destruct
Button
Sometimes
self-sabotage can do more than stall your success. Sometimes it can be
downright dangerous. Leaning on self-destructive habits to get through your day
is not healthy. If you are relying on drugs, alcohol or any other serious bad
habit, you need to talk to a professional. It isn't just your success at stake.
8. You Yo-Yo
Sometimes
you care, and sometimes you don't. Sometimes you try, and sometimes you don't.
You are excited about your goals this week, but won't even think about them
next. If any of that seems familiar, you might be "yo-yoing". Success
requires consistency. If you want to succeed, you can't be all in one moment,
then not care the next.
9. Beating Yourself Up
Did
you read through this list and then berate yourself for any behaviors you
exhibit? This needs to stop. Everyone has issues and everyone makes mistakes.
You can't beat yourself up for this. If you fail at something, try not get lost
in thoughts of "I failed, I'm no good". Instead, ask yourself what
you learned from that failure and move on. Treat yourself as kindly as you'd
treat your best friend.
FAST-ACTION STEPS
a) Are
you making any excuses? Think honestly about your life. Are you making any
excuses for your lack of success?
b) How
can you face it? Once you have identified an excuse you are making, create a
plan so that you can address it.
c) Take
one micro-step towards your goal. Now that you have a plan, take a simple step
towards achieving it. This step should be something so simple you can do it
right away.
FURTHER
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2. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
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3. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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5. 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
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