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Today, we are going to learn about 13 powerful habits for creating success.
Now, let’s begin.
1.
The Daily Reading Block Successful people know just how powerful reading
can be.
That’s why they set aside time to read every day.
One study found that 88% of their successful participants incorporated at least 30 minutes
of reading into their regular routine.
Some people like billionaire Warren Buffett will go ever further, reading hundreds of
pages on a daily basis.
But what kind of books should you read?
What genres will help nurture a successful lifestyle?
Well, the good news is you can read almost anything.
Every genre has something different to offer.
Educational books will expand your horizons.
Self-improvement books will foster a healthier mindset, while fiction will boost your creativity.
So read whatever sounds the most interesting to you.
The more you like what you’re reading, the more good stuff you’ll get out it.
I know it sounds a little strange, but reading is one powerful habit that you can genuinely
have fun with.
2.
Thinking in Isolation For most people, a successful life is a busy
life.
You’re constantly pursuing new goals.
And chipping away at different challenges.
It’s no surprise that such a chaotic lifestyle, no matter how fulfilling it is, can get a
little stressful.
Luckily, there’s a simple and effective way to keep that stress from interfering with
your productivity.
All you need to do… is make time to think.
For 15 to 20 minutes every day, find somewhere quiet and comfortable to sit, rid yourself
of all distractors, and think about your life.
Some successful people use this quiet time to keep things from slipping through the cracks,
like their health and their relationships.
Others will think after they read, using that time to digest new ideas.
If those sound too stressful, you can try something even simpler.
Use your fifteen minutes to give your brain a much-needed break.
It doesn’t really matter which approach you take.
Any kind of quiet contemplation will help you relax and de-stress.
That way, you can think clearing for the rest of the day.
3.
Preempting Your Entire Week Daily to-do lists are a great way to organize
the nitty-gritty aspects of your life.
But, sometimes, your long-term goals get lost in that flood of errands, chores, and daily
responsibilities.
That’s where planning your entire week comes in handy.
Instead of letting each day fill up with busy work, you can make time to focus on the big
picture.
As you get in the habit of planning your week, you’ll become even better at optimizing
your time.
And creating space to pursue your goals.
For example, you might discover your workload is a lot lighter on Thursdays.
So, you decide to make Thursday your day each week to get ahead or work on a new project.
4.
Establish New Connections Networking is one of the hardest things for
people to wrap their head around.
How do you establish a network?
How do you meet people who will take your career to the next level?
You might imagine yourself making a dozen lucrative connections all at once… but real
networks are built one relationship at a time.
So that’s all you have to worry about.
Each week, make a habit of meeting someone new.
You might start up a conversation with a person in another department.
Or get to know someone you admire at a conference or convention.
One person doesn’t seem like much on their own.
But eventually, those connections will add up.
And you’ll find yourself with a powerful network at your disposal.
5.
Positive Reframing Optimism is an incredibly valuable skill.
It takes a strong mindset to get something good out of a bad situation.
Because most of us get caught up in out negative thoughts.
We let them control our narrative.
Destroy our motivation.
And stifle our success.
So, next time you find yourself in rough spot, look for that silver lining.
No matter how frustrating it seems, focus on one or two positive things you can take
away from that experience.
With enough practice, you’ll learn to see the bright side of everything you do.
6.
Diversify Your Goals Goal setting is a much more complicated routine
than most people think.
There are countless different kinds of goals for you to work with.
The most common are those lofty dreams you aim to accomplish down the road.
But, as powerful as long-term goals can be, they aren’t the only type of goals you should
be setting.
If you want to create your own success, you need to fill your life with a diverse profile
of checkpoints.
From tall and vague, to short and specific, every goal you set will challenge you in a
new way.
And push you a little bit further.
There’s a reason successful people say continuous goal setting is a must for anyone pursuing
success.
So don’t settle for a few faraway dreams.
Create yearly, daily, and even hourly goals to keep your life moving in the right direction.
7.
Compete with Yourself Most successful people are hopelessly competitive.
They’re always looking for chances to edge out the competition.
But the person they’re the most competitive with… is themselves.
To create your own success, spend every day trying to improve.
Find some way to be a better, more productive person than you were yesterday.
If you can do that, it’s only a matter of time until you find the success you’re looking
for.
8.
Foster Your Courage To be successful, you need to take all kinds
of risks.
Some will be small and meaningless.
But others will force you to put your entire career on the line.
When you come face to face with a risk like that… you’ll need all the courage you
can muster.
It’s natural to be terrified of failure.
But you can’t let that fear stop you from chasing your dreams.
Otherwise, you’ll never go anywhere.
So it’s important to build your courage.
In your every day life, practice overcoming small fears.
Like sticking your head into a freezing cold shower.
Or starting up a conversation with a complete stranger.
If you get in the habit of challenging your fears, you’ll develop the courage to face
them when it matters most.
9.
Nurture Your Potential What are you good at?
Are you a naturally conscientious person?
Or maybe you’re overflowing with passion and enthusiasm.
Whatever your strengths are, you should make a habit of nurturing them.
Many people are so concentrated on their weaknesses… they forget about their strengths.
And, over time, they lose touch with those talents.
So don’t be afraid to practice things you’re already good at.
Just make sure that’s not the only you’re ever doing.
10.
The Work-Life Blend For many successful people, work and life
aren’t two separate things.
Don’t get me wrong… it’s important to strike a proper balance between the two.
You shouldn’t be working all the time, just like you shouldn’t be relaxing all the time.
But, if you want to create your own success, don’t think about your work as a separate
part of your life.
Your work is as much an element of who you are as your friends or your hobbies.
So, when you’re leaving the office each day, pay attention to your mindset.
Don’t think about work like a prison you’ve just escaped from.
Instead, use your drive home to appreciate your job.
Remind yourself why you chose it.
And make sure that you’re living the kind of life you can be proud of.
11.
Liberate Your Mindset Everyone has some kind of clutter that they
just can’t get rid of.
Maybe it’s a growing pile of receipts stuffed in your desk drawer.
Or a stack of old t-shirts you haven’t worn in years.
On their own, this clutter doesn’t really hurt you… but letting go is critical for
your future success.
As you get closer to your dreams, your life is going to change dramatically.
And that can hard.
But you have to be ready to take those chances when they come your way.
If you’re still clinging to the past, those opportunities are going to pass you by.
So practice letting go now.
That way, nothing can hold you back later.
12.
Welcoming Opposition When someone’s opinion differs from yours,
what do you do?
Some people can’t handle any kind of opposition.
They’re constantly starting arguments and picking fights.
Others just tune them out, pretending opinions other than theirs don’t exist.
But neither approach is going to help you on your path toward success.
You need to learn how to accept other people’s opinions.
Their ideas might not always agree with yours, but sometimes a new perspective is exactly
what the doctor ordered.
13.
The Most Valuable Resource Many successful people will tell you that
money is far from the most valuable resource in life.
Over the years, you’ll gain and lose money in one way or another.
But time is something you’ll never get back.
That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to how you spend your time.
Because most people don’t realize how much of it they’re wasting.
As an experiment, try tracking yourself through a regular day.
And be honest with yourself.
Mark down every time you stop to browse social media or watch a video.
You might discover that you’re throwing away hours of your time on a daily basis.
That’s time you could spend learning, growing, and creating your own success.
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