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 Buffett who 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 your preferred future and execute that plan in a focused and
consistent manner.
