Bill Gates.Oprah Winfrey.Steve Jobs.
These names all come to mind when we think of successful people.
And even though all three are great examples of success, there
are lots of other people who are successful in their own right, although we may
not be as familiar with their names.
But their habits? Well, that’s a different story. You see,
successful people all do similar things. As Brian Tracy says, “Success leaves
tracks.” It’s these “tracks,” the behaviors and habits, that set them apart
from the ordinary folks who just work their 9-to-5 jobs, clocking in and out
every day, never looking to get ahead.
If you want to be one of the greats, if you want to be a big
success in life and leave ordinary behind, do these 10 things successful people
do, and get ready for the big results that are sure to follow if you do them
consistently.
1. They commit to their goals
When successful people set a goal, nothing gets in their way of
achieving it. They commit 100 percent to the outcome, knowing that one
difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that the successful
ones commit to a goal and don’t stop until they achieve it.
2. And they persist until they achieve them
Obstacles to success are normal and should be expected. They
can’t always be planned for. However, you can decide when you commit to success
that you’re going to persist no matter what obstacles arise. Go around them, go
over them, or push through them, but persist no matter what happens. That’s
what successful people do, and so should you if you want to mimic their
success.
3. They take responsibility
Successful people know that they are the masters of their own
destiny. You don’t hear them complain about the things that stopped them from
success. You won’t hear them make excuses. Instead, they push forward knowing
that they are the only thing that will make or break their success.
4. They work hard
Have you ever met someone who is super-successful and lazy?
Neither have I. The truth is that the road to success is paved with hard work.
If you want to achieve great results, you’ll need to wake up early, stay up
late and put in your time. Success doesn’t just come to those who want it.
You’ve got to pay your dues.
5. Find people who are doing what they want and emulate them
A college professor once gave me some of the best advice I ever
received. He said, “if you want to be wealthy, hang out with wealthy people. If
you want to be funny, hang out with funny people. And if you want to be poor,
hang out with poor people.”
The truth is that people naturally mimic the behaviors of those
around them. Mindset is contagious. So if you want to be a big success in life,
spend time with others who are already successful.
Don’t know anyone successful? That’s ok. You can read books
written by them or about them. Listen to their radio interviews or watch them
on TV. Attitude and success is contagious, so catch it by hanging around some
of the greats.
6. They believe in themselves and their vision
The school of hard knocks ain’t easy, so if you want to achieve
big results, you’ve got to believe in yourself. The world’s most successful
people have unshakeable confidence in themselves and in their vision. Without
it, they’d have to give up too easily after a few obstacles got in their way.
How’s your confidence? Do you believe you can achieve your
dreams? I’ll tell you something in case nobody told you before: you can do
whatever you want in life, you’ve just to first believe it, and then work like
mad to get it.
7. They take care of themselves
When was the last time you saw a successful person who was obese
or extremely overweight? Sure, these people exist, but they’re the exception to
the rule. Most successful people know they need energy to get ahead, and the
best way to have that is to eat right, exercise and get proper rest. Which
brings us to our next point…
8. They rest and recharge
Hard work is a requirement for success, but you can only push
yourself 24/7 for so long. Successful people work hard and then unplug so they
can refresh their minds and bodies.
If you’ve been pushing it to the limit, think about unplugging
for a long weekend or more. Once you get back to the grind, you’ll be more
effective at getting the results you want.
9. They constantly learn
Successful people believe that learning never ends. This doesn’t
mean they’re going to school to get new degrees, although they may. Even
without formal education, they’re constantly reading and learning from others
around them, perhaps from books, trade magazines or conferences, or from others
who are ahead of where they want to be.
What have you learned recently that can get you closer to the
success you want? If you haven’t picked up a book, trade magazine or listened
to CDs or MP3s that can get you smarter in your field, it’s time to start.
10. They make mistakes and learn from them
Successful people aren’t afraid to take risks. Because of their
unshakeable confidence, they treat any mistake as a learning opportunity.
Think about the last mistake you made. Didn’t make a sale?
Reevaluate your sales call and make it better next time. Screwed up a
presentation? Read a book on how to present successfully so you can crush your
next one. Failed in your last relationship? Call your ex and ask what you can
do better with your next partner. So go take some risks, don’t be afraid of
making mistakes, and if you stumble, learn from it so you can be better next
time.
These are 10 things successful people do. How many of them are
you doing today? If not all, or most of them, it’s time to upgrade your
behaviors so you can get the success you deserve.
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