Success is in the eye of the beholder. Success is a personal definition. There is a list of successful habits that all thriving people follow. Success is not a destination; it is a journey. Each successful habit can help along the journey to success.
Successful Habit #1 Be deliberate
Start every day with an intention and a purpose. Set meaningful goals to help you get to your desired outcome. If you find that something isn’t aligning with your purpose, move away from it, and be deliberate in your daily actions to move closer to your goals.
Successful Habit #2 Learn from mistakes
All successful people have experienced failure and made mistakes. A productive way to grow from this is by objectively looking back on your failures and gaining wisdom from them. Think about what you would do differently next time and how you can avoid future pitfalls.
#3 Develop a strategic routine
There are 24 hours each day, we all get them, but some seem to accomplish so much in those 24 hours. They do this by having a routine and sticking to it. Each day begins with intent and planning your daily goals. If you are productive in the morning or evening, expect to get the essential things done when you are at your best.
#4 Take calculated risks
All successful people take risks to help them achieve their goals. Learn to expect uncertainty and be confident enough to bet on yourself. Calculated risks will allow you to achieve real success.
#5 Believe in yourself
You should be your best coach, your best motivator, and your best supporter. Let go of all insecurities and doubts, and believe in yourself. Tell yourself you can do anything you put your mind to, and stop standing in your way.
Knowing a successful habit and not applying it is akin to not knowing it at all. Start with one, work on it for a month and start the next successful habit. With diligent persistence, you will find yourself on your way to changing habits and making progress. If you’re making a career change, make sure you apply these habits and that your resume is up-to-date. Reach out to Heartland Resumes for a professional resume that will garner the attention of the hiring manager!
This article was originally published in July 2020 and has been recently updated.
