12 Daily Habits of Exceptionally Successful People
1.
They give themselves a break.
True
success is a long-term game. We all have good days and not-so-good ones.
So when the truly successful fall short (as we all do in some ways, every day),
these kinds of people don't get too down about it. They take pride in the
fact that they're only human, and remember that tomorrow will be here soon
enough.
2.
They ask questions--and listen to the answers.
Did
you hear the one about the person who achieved great success by himself? (No,
you didn't--because it never happens that way.) Truly successful people
understand that there's always somebody more knowledgeable or experienced than
they are, and they seek out his or her counsel, advice, and wisdom. Added
bonus: They pay attention to the answers.
3.
They find something to laugh about.
They don't have to be comedians, but truly
successful people understand that life is beautiful--and as it happens,
hilarious. As a wise man once said, "Life's too
mysterious; don't take it serious."
4.
They seek out new things to learn.
Truly
successful people understand that the second they stop learning, they'll stop
growing and being successful. More than that, however, they seek out knowledge
and the opportunity to learn new things for its own sake.
5.
They look for opportunities to give without expectation.
Part
of true success is about having positive, rewarding relationships; another part
is about contributing to the world and leaving a legacy. Both of these
goals are elevated by actively looking for chances to help other people.
Successful people understand that the rewards they ultimately receive are
usually greater than what they've given--although that's truly not their
motivation.
6.
They seek out chances to express gratitude.
People
generally like to be acknowledged and thanked for their contributions. The
truly successful among us understand this--and they make an effort to let
others know they are appreciated.
7.
They screw up and acknowledge it.
This
is related to simply giving themselves a break. Truly successful people
understand that the road to success is normally littered with failures. Nobody
likes coming up short, but the most successful people among us own their
mistakes, and move forward.
8.
They see things from other people's perspectives.
Empathy
is the lifeblood of great relationships. Truly successful people understand
that to get along with others, you must work to understand their
perspectives.
9.
They forgive--and mostly forget.
Life
is too short to hold grudges. Successful people recognize a simple equation:
Time spent on being angry about the past equals time you can't spend focused on
the present--or the future.
10.
They add to their plate.
Bring
it on, truly successful people say--new life challenges, new experiences, new
opportunities for growth.
11.
They give up on some things.
Adding
new things to your life often means less time available for other things.
Successful people know this, and they make the tough calls to cut the fat, to
make room for the newer ones.
12.
They spend time with the people they care about.
You
can achieve a lot in life--and yet miss out on what living is really all about.
Hint: The answers will come to you from your interactions with the people you
love.
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