Three Steps To Success Anyone Can Duplicate
"In theory, any one of us could achieve great things. It’s just a matter of working hard and being persistent." ― Tim Cook
We're all prone to procrastination from time to time. But there are a few simple steps that anyone can take to ensure success each and every day! This post will break down the three biggest factors for continued, sustained success in your life. So read on below to learn more about what you can do today, tomorrow, and every day after that to live the life you've always wanted!
1) Take care of yourself: Leading an active lifestyle can do wonders for your mind and body - which is why making it a priority is so important. If you're not eating well, getting adequate sleep, and spending time in the gym - chances are you're going to feel crappy all day long. So make sure you take care of your body - because it's the only thing between you and taking steps toward your dreams!
2) Get clarity: When starting a new business venture or undertaking some big life change...it's normal to feel confused. But when distractions and fog start clouding your mind, it's time to get clear. Relying on hazy thinking will only result in poor decisions, which will in turn make things more difficult for you down the road. And the last thing you want is to be stuck in a rut because you don't know what's right or wrong anymore!
3) Take action: When you're clear on what your goals are and why they're important, then it's time to take action. It's easy to get bogged down when we think about our future - so try not to overthink things. Just put yourself out there, and let actions speak louder than words. Don't be afraid of taking action - instead, don't let anything stand in your way!
So those are the top three steps anyone can take to guarantee their continued success. If you're looking for more tips and insights to help you live an amazing life, follow this blog (and don't forget to subscribe)! And if you want to read a manifesto that may forever change your perception of success...check out the post below!
Why You Probably Don't Need Success Anyway
The idea of success is popular nowadays. Heck, there's even a book about it! But why do we need it? After all, most successful people have reached their goals through hard work and dedication alone. In fact, some of the most successful and happiest people in this world don't even seem to know about it.
So is success always the best path? Or does it just feel like the only one for most people? Truthfully, those who are familiar with inner peace can skip the whole booming-success thing and get on with their lives...because all they care about is being happy.
And that's what this post is all about. Because if you understand the true meaning of happiness - and how to get it - then you'll know why success is not necessary.
Now before I dive into this, I want to make something clear...I'm not here to say you shouldn't be successful. In fact, if I could guarantee that everyone would have a comfortable life and simply have the best time in their lives every single day, then I would do it in a heartbeat. Or at least I'd try!
So are you ready for this? Here's the truth: Success is necessary for some people...but not for others. I'm talking about the kind of success that's seen in the lives of extremely successful people.
Imagine Scarlett Johansson, the actress and singer who is known for her bright red hair, iconic body type and unique face. She's won awards for this same face and body - but she doesn't seem to care about any of it. Instead, she wants to know what an inner peace is all about!
I mean...would you want to know why most people don't get that inner peace? A few minutes ago I was talking to Scarlett Johansson on the phone...and it turns out she wanted me to give a TED talk! And there's even a documentary about her life being released soon.
She's happy! And she doesn't seem to care about any of her awards or recognition. She's simply happy that she found inner peace and that she can live her life to the best of her ability.
And that's the true definition of success, because a successful person doesn't concern themselves with what other people think about them. They don't compare themselves to others...and they don't need to.
In fact, one of the greatest business leaders in history gave this same advice years ago: "Failures are more interesting than successes." Not only is this quote wonderful - it also gives us a great example we can use as we start our own journeys toward success.
And once we understand this, we can start to take some of the pressure off our shoulders - and get on with the real work!
So now that you know what success is...what is it exactly? Well, all success boils down to is being happy. But what does that mean exactly?
Well, it means having a deep sense of self-worth. It's knowing that you're enough and no one else has more knowledge or talent than you do. It's believing in yourself and honoring your own value as a human being. And because you are so confident in your abilities, you won't let others interrupt your own happiness - which is something most people get stuck on when they think about success.
But if you want to get on with your life and stop focusing on what other people think of you, then it's time to stop caring about what other people think. Instead, start caring about what you think of yourself. Focus only on your own happiness. And once you do, no one will be able to tear you down...because you've already built yourself up!
This is exactly what the Dalai Lama says: "If we are too preoccupied with the result, we cannot have enough focus on our present moment experience." He goes on to say that if "our thoughts are never centered in the present moment", we'll be doomed to obsession and jealousy and feeling unhappy.
Conclusion
So if you want to get on with your life and stop obsessing about what people think you are, then the first thing you need to do is know that you're enough. You're perfect just the way you are. No one else has more knowledge or talent than you - and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If other people don't agree with this truth, then they simply don't understand it yet...so they are not worthy of your time and attention.