Do you find it difficult sometimes to even achieve your most
conservative goals? Have you worked really hard for a goal, burnt the
midnight oil and toiled for months over it and still didn’t achieve it.
It’s a horrible feeling to have tried and failed, it really sucks but
the important takeaway is to know what you lacked and identify the stone
you left unturned to make sure your next effort meets success.
You would say that you worked hard and there is no undermining its
importance but it is equally critical to figure out the right areas to
work hard at. As they say, “striking the iron while it is hot”.
The achievers tend to have figured that out!
So what are the traits that separate a select few in the achiever category and make them rise above the rest. Lets find out:
1. Moving from procrastination to doing-it-now:
It is said that “A timely start ensures half the work done”,
but we delay executing our ideas waiting for the right time, we promise
ourselves we will start work making several alibi’s for the delay like
just as soon as the market gets better or when the current project
finishes, or when we have more time or when the kids exams get over or
and so on, the truth is the more we procrastinate, the more we reduce
our own motivation and enthusiasm and not to mention our chances of
working on an original idea.
2. Creating opportunities:
While most will be researching, planning and finding out the right
opportunities to work at, the achievers go out in the market, sell,
communicate, spread the word and create these opportunities. Because to
achieve success you can’t wait to bump into the right opportunity at the
right time and place, you just have to create it for yourself. Bill
Gates, American computer pioneer and co-founder of Microsoft wrote a
letter to computer enthusiasts in February 1976 in which he asserted
that there was a commercial market for computer software, something that
few believed. He also said that the software would not be copied
without permission. We all know that later he moved on to become the
leader in the licensed software products, a market he created for
himself.
3. Following a regime without getting bored or giving up:
Lewis Pugh, a British environmental campaigner and the first person
in the world to undertake a swim at the North Pole across a glacial lake
under the summit of Mount Everest in 2010 took cold shower baths for 8
months continuously in the cold British winter to prepare for those 50
minutes in water.
The only thing he looked forward to after accomplishing the swim was a
hot shower. This is the degree of dedication and discipline achievers
adopt in their lives to make sure they achieve success. They devote
every day of their life working towards getting a little closer to that
goal.
4. An Uncluttered mind, desk ‘n’ life :
The more uncluttered your everyday life, the more clearly you will be
able to see your goals and the more time and space you will have at
hand to focus on the most important and meaningful aspects of your life. Simplifying your life, thoughts and surroundings leads to inner peace
and a more focused approach in life.
Mahatma Gandhi, the man known for his frugal living ,who
singlehandedly led India to regain freedom was a great champion for
simplifying life and sacrificed not only materials but more importantly
selfish motives and private goals to achieve the one mission he had
dedicated his life to.
5. A positive outlook:
In 2006, Just 3 months after signing her first contract Stefani
Germanotta was released from it apparently because of her unusual style. But instead of giving up and succumbing to the rejection,
she went back to the drawing board, working in clubs and experimenting
with new performers and new influences to finally reintroduce herself to
the world as Lady Gaga. The rest as they say is history.
All achievers go through a lot of turn downs, survive through dark
moments, slog the rough patches and face multiple failures but never do
lose sight of their goal. Instead they get a little smarter and
stronger, every time they fail and maintain a positive outlook.
6. Fostering great relationships and teams:
Achievers realize that success is about people. They galvanize
supporters around their idea and work in teams. These supporters could
be a close group of friends, colleagues, partners, mentors, or social
media followers. They have the ability to build effective networks, the
skills to communicate effectively, and know how to relate to people at
all levels and influence them.
Mark Zuckerberg, ceo and founder of Facebook never forget to thank
his teammates and coworkers in his speeches or public appearances. He is
said to keep in regular touch with his team members and believes in
working closely with his colleagues.
7. Following their passion:
High achievers are able to reach the pinnacles of success because
they pour their energy into their passions. They realize that investing
time, energy and resources on anything less than that is a waste. Think
about it, the world’s millionaires, inventors, artists, musicians,
writers, bureaucrats, policy makers….what makes them come back to their
work every day, what drives them to create products and services that
work for the betterment of the entire world!
The best eg is that of Steve Jobs, Ex CEO, chairman and co-founder of
the Apple Inc. Jobs was a genius driven by quality and creativity. All
through his career, jobs worked towards transforming the Computer,
smartphones, music and movies industry and gave the world popular
products like iMac, iTunes, iPod, IPhone and Ipad which till date rule
the market for their aesthetics and high quality features.
Building good habits goes a long way in building us and our future.
Make these traits describe you and your work. Follow them on a daily
basis and see your dreams becoming a reality and your goals your
achievements.
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