How to be successful?
We all crave success, don't we? It's the one goal that we've all set our sights on, and work towards with a singular purpose. But in today's world of ever-changing technology, it can be difficult to find success. How do you know if you are successful? And more importantly, how can you achieve the kind of success that will last for years?
We're going to explore this topic throughout this post because we want to pack as much knowledge about achieving success into one little article as possible! So sit back and relax - this is gonna be great.
Intro:
It’s easy to feel like a failure these days. With the economy in a recession, layoffs cropping up across the country, and more executive fraud being exposed than ever before, it’s easy to get discouraged.
But this isn’t just any recession: we’re seeing a shift in the global economy that is unprecedented in human history. The Internet has hit critical mass and is now starting to become an integral part of our everyday lives. The traditional methods for success that you might have used in the past no longer apply. The times, they are a’changin’.
The way you’re going to be successful has changed... or at least it will soon. You need to learn how to adapt quickly if you want to weather the coming storm.
Intro:
We’ve been lucky enough to have a business blog for the past year, and we wanted to get the word out about what we do. In this article, we’ll be talking about how you can be successful in business. This isn’t just any business either: we’re talking about getting GOOD at something, and not creating crap that could possibly damage your career as much as your ability to make money. How you succeed will depend on how talented and driven you are, but there are a few things that you should know that will help you to make the best of what little talent or drive you have.
Step 1:
Start from the bottom. This is true with any job, especially in the beginning. If you’re a college student, this is about getting as many internships or jobs as you can that will allow you to establish contacts and get some solid experience in your field. If you don’t want to do that, don’t worry - start out working for minimum wage or entry level jobs in your chosen field that will still provide experience. Use those jobs to get experience and find a mentor along the way who will teach you how they did it.
Step 2:
Find a solid system. Some people have talent that they can rely on, but no matter what they try, they still fail. If this is you, then you need to work on your "system" - your ability to succeed through dedicated work. This is what has allowed people like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates to succeed in business: their ability to get things done. They know how to bring projects in early, on budget and still be innovative within a system that makes the most money for their investors. Work hard and you'll get there too!
Step 3:
Play the long game. It's easy for us to say "play the long game" when we already have something going for us. But it's easy to lose sight of what's important when we’re young and in the fast lane. Here’s something that you need to remember: most people don't make it in business until their 50s or 60s. This isn't an insult; this is just the way it is!
Be patient, and play the long game. If you want to be successful, you must do this. The more time you put into something, the more connections and experience you'll have along the way. That's how you work hard, play by the rules and win at business - with patience!
Step 4:
Work on your ability to communicate a message quickly and simply. Most people in this day and age, especially in the business world, have ADD. They get excited, then they get bored. They change their minds as often as they change their underwear. This is a tough game to play and win. If you want to be successful, you have to be able to communicate a message calmly and clearly under the pressure of real-time communication with someone who could make or break your career...and if you're not careful, they will!
Step 5:
Take advice from people with experience who are willing to give it away for free! If someone knows how something is done and has had success doing it - go visit them! Don't ask for money or favors: just learn from them. They won't take it personally, and that's good enough for us.
Also, create a list of people whom you respect, and make sure to communicate with them frequently. As long as you've got their respect, they'll be loyal to you when you're successful - and remember: your friend can be like a shadow that follows you around wherever you go; a mentor who shares your vision. If you respect someone, let them know it - because it makes them feel good too. It’s a win-win situation!
Step 6:
Don't believe everything that you hear. Every day we see headlines that say "You need to do this!" and "You're not good enough!" But you have to remember, as a reader of an article from the Internet, these are opinions. Don't let them take over your life. Be honest with yourself about what works for you, and don't get discouraged by what doesn't work for someone else. We're all different in our own way. Don't get discouraged!
Step 7:
Be nice to people. If you're going to get anything done in life, you have to have friends. Of course there are times when you need to be competitive, but for the most part you want to stay calm and take in new information as it is presented to you. Take feedback from people who are trying to help you, and consider their suggestions carefully.
Conclusion:
So, that about wraps it up for this article. We hope you learned something from our thoughts - or at least that you laughed a little bit!
With that being said, let us know what you think in the comments below, and we'll see you next time!
Intro:
Dysfuntionalism and lack of self-discipline are two words we hear a lot when people talk about people who don't succeed in business. The implication is that these people are spoiled brats who don't want to put any effort into anything...and it's true. They probably have parents who spoil them with every new toy they need to have.