What is it about successful people? They are like magic! They say they want something, A week or so later they got it!! I feel like I'm becoming one of those people and a world of opportunity has opened up as I changed my thinking.
We grow up being told that we can do anything in life, But it seems like our hopes and dreams are quickly crushed when we end up somewhere we didn't want to be.
Don't Worry About Small Stuff
Sometimes you have to dive in and get going. Small details are overwhelming and add up too fast. Haven't you noticed, Sometimes the simplest companies become more successful?
Like Amazon started off selling books. And only books. Imagine if they started off selling EVERYTHING!? Maybe they wouldn't be as big as they are today.
Steemit is also a good example. They released a very simple and basic website That works! It's simple, And less buggy. Imagine if they went big from the start?!
There would be all sorts of problems. More than we already dealt with. THis also gives people a chance to "Weigh" in on possible features they want. And I love it!
If you tend to be a perfectionist. Try and stop it! It's harmful in the long term.
Focus on the basics and add detail in later.
Cut Out Negative People
Like in my last post How To get the best revenge I talked about the importance of getting those people out of your life, Who drag you down. This can be the difference between your success and your failure. They will only pull you down with them. They are like weights on your boat. And if there is too much pull, You will sink.
Don't Let The Past Bring You Down
We often look at our past to decide whether we will tackle something.
Or we think that because we've failed so many times in the past that we cannot have success. This is wrong! You can be as successful as you wish to be. You have to move beyond your past and keep going!
Be Honest With Yourself
I have this issue sometimes. I try to maintain positivity even when things are bad. But sometimes I have to open my eyes a bit and be honest about the negative aspects of my life. Being honest with yourself is very important. It allows you to grow. If you lie and tell yourself your healthy, And your clearly not. It's going to catch up with you. So sometimes by dealing with the pain of honesty, you can get more out of life.
Take Advice
I always see people struggling, And I straight out tell them. There is __________ Guy that can help them. Because they are smart and KNOW what they are doing.
Often I'm ignored.
They never take any advice, And they wonder why they didn't move forward.
The problem is, You don't know everything. And you can't know everything. There is too much to learn. Some people dedicate their whole lives to the things you may be struggling with.
Reaching out and taking advice isn't a sign of weakness, But A sign of strength. Because your showing you want to grow and improve. So one thing I struggle with, Is relationships. I don't understand people very well If that makes any sense. So when my recent relationship failed. I reached out to a dating coach, Who teaches things I like. And began reading his books. Many people may think it's silly of me. But this is an area of my life where I've always struggled. Some of the basic things seem difficult for me. (Like how much to invest). So by taking advice from a man who's entire career revolves around relationships, I can grow myself!
Keep Learning
You should read every single day! You should try and learn something new everyday, and it doesn't have to be a big thing. If you learned a new skill at work, That's good enough! But always learn.
My mom makes jokes at me Because I take Udemy courses Pretty regularly. So I look like a student at all times with my notebook and pens. As well as big nonfiction books.
But learning is a lifelong process that never should stop. Just because you are out of school doesn't mean you done with learning.
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
People don't do this nearly enough. But it's required if you want to be successful in life.
If I never did the things that I'm afraid of, I wouldn't do anything.
My fears may sound ridiculous but here are some things that are out of my "comfort zone."
- Going out in public
- Talking to people, I don't know.
- Ordering food, And having to answer the door.
- Making phone calls.
- Going hiking alone.
But guess what? I do these things anyways. Plus more. Because I know I have to! And guess what? I haven't been punched in the face by the random people I have to approach in daily life! Or at least not yet LOL.
If you never leave your comfort zone, You'll never do new things and be able to grow will be more difficult.