Taking cues from Gary W.Keller’s quote- ‘The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it’, hence we understand why it is important to form the right habits.
Nobody wants to be unsuccessful, but the underlying issue is adopting the right routine. A wise man said time is money so we are all accountable for how we spend our time.
Going on a search on what makes high-flying professionals tick, we discovered they formed the right habits. These include:
1. They define success
You need to understand what success means for you first. The definition of what constitutes success is different for each individual. Successful people don’t determine whether they’ve succeeded in life based on what others have achieved. They do some serious soul-searching and determine what success means for them personally.
2. They have a work-life balance
Working long hours may pay off handsomely but it is exhausting and leaves little time for family, friends, and leisure. Truly successful people realize that money alone doesn’t translate to success. We need to strike a balance between the personal and professional parts of your life.
3. They learn from failure
Failure is not the end. To achieve success, it’s important to be able to redefine failures and mistakes as learning opportunities. We should avoid playing safe and not taking risks as this doesn’t guarantee success. Remember that a mistake is not the end of the world, it is likely, rather, the beginning of a new opportunity.
4. They know learning is continuous
Successful people are proactive. They avoid mistakes by continuing the pursuit of knowledge throughout their entire lives. It is important we continue to focus on improving ourselves by learning new skills and developing new, positive habits that lead to success.
5. They don’t burn bridges
Along with those who help you rise on your path to success, you’ll come across those who seem bent upon your demise. It’s natural to fantasize about exacting your revenge once you make it. Revenge, however, should be something you avoid at all costs. No need for future interactions to be awkward or vindictive, so avoid burning bridges, no matter how tempting.
6. Keep your emotions in check
Some people are born with high levels of emotional intelligence, but most of us have to work at it. The ability to keep emotions in check during stressful situations can really make or break your career. Pay attention to signs of stress and anxiety. We shouldn’t do anything that ruins our credibility or chances of good recommendations.