The Habits of Highly Successful People
There are all kinds of habits both good and bad. The bad habits can steer you off course towards things that you don’t want to happen and the good habits can help you create the life that you want.
If you were to examine anyone who has created success in their life either by studying them or interviewing them you would find that they have developed habits/rituals that help them to accomplish the things they want to do. We are all human so none of us have the perfect routine, but developing good habits will move your life in the direction that you want towards success and achievement.
Here are the habits that will create the life you truly want to live:
Have a game plan for the next day the night before. Billionaire oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens has a saying "A fool with a plan can beat a genius with no plan". If you don’t have a plan for your day it becomes very easy to steer off course and do things that are not productive. It makes sense to set up clear short-term goals for the next day and focus on them when you wake up the next morning. You must still take into account that there will be obstacles but at least you can create momentum and maintain it through setbacks.
Develop healthy habits. Longevity is the key here. You must make your health a priority. What you eat and how much you exercise affects every area of your life. Take care of your body and you will experience the high level of energy necessary for success.
Get inspired through the reading of books. Other successful people have drawn a map for you to follow to achieve the same greatness. All you have to do is put in the time to read and gather the information that you need to become successful.
Follow role models but ignore competitors. If you have read more than one of my articles then you know that my motto is to “be your best self”. What that means to me is that you try to do the best you can to be the best person you can be. Rather than compare yourself to others it would be best to compare yourself to who you were six months or a year ago and track your own progress to success. It doesn’t hurt to notice if a competitor is doing something that is successful but don’t let that get you down.
Live your life to the fullest. Embrace the moments that matter today. We all have things on our minds like bills we have to pay and stress from work. Meditation can help you become more mindful of your life. Sometimes it’s good just to leave the phone on the kitchen counter and go for a walk as a form of exercise and relaxation. Ask yourself “what are some of the things that bring happiness and fulfillment in my life right now?”
It’s up to you to come up with a list of goals that you want to accomplish. There will always be setbacks on the way to success but as long as you can use these habits to keep the momentum going, you will be able to accomplish anything you desire.
Remember to be your best self!
- Coach Ghaz