In an increasingly fast-paced world, there’s more pressure than ever
to be your most successful self. While many of us think we are doing all
we can to get there, there are several things holding us back that are
easy to miss. Whether it’s bad habits, flaws in our thinking, or lack of
bravery, it’s easy to get comfortable with where you are and forget
where you’re trying to go. Whether you’re pursuing new professional
heights or a well-rounded, emotional view of success, avoiding these
pitfalls can make all the difference in your road to success.
1. Overthinking holds us back.
One of the more common ways to keep yourself from success is by
hesitating instead of acting. One fundamental rule of business states
that if you have imagined a solution or product, it’s likely that
someone, somewhere in the world, is working on the same thing. In order
to be truly successful in your line of work, it’s important to jump in
as soon as you have a good idea.
2. Fear is our worst enemy.
Another way we shortchange ourselves out of success is by being
afraid to follow our ambitions. Whether coworkers, the task at hand, or
personal insecurities are at the heart of our anxieties, it’s important
to recognize when you are afraid for no good reason. Fear of the unknown
can prevent you from taking the leap of faith you need to catapult
yourself to real success.
3. Procrastination is self-sabotage.
Another way we sabotage our own success is by procrastinating the
crucial tasks in our lives. Procratination is a bad habit that’s easy to
sink into. It’s easy to get carried away with day-to-day errands that
take time away from commitments that are more important. Avoid getting
caught in a vortex of email, spending too much time cleaning, and being
overly social, if you really want to find your road to success.
4. Those who self-obsess miss out on great oppurtunities.
Just as important as avoiding being overly social, is making sure you
are not overly self-obsessed. By not being dedicated to your friends,
or being disingenuine with your coworkers, you may lose connections that
may have otherwise helped your career. Professional networking is
important, but some of our best opportunities sometimes come from our
personal social circles. Try and avoid being to self-obsessed, and be
genuine with your social circles so they know you will be there for them
professionally, as well as personally.
5. Busyness is not the same thing as success.
Another all too common way to take time away from working toward
success, is to mistake busywork for important work. Avoid over
cluttering your life with errands in order to make time for the
unexpected problems and commitments you’ll need to tackle on your way to
personal and professional success.
6. You know what’s best for you.
Another way to cheat yourself out of success is to be overly cautious
and avoid going with your gut. Following the rulebook is important in
any professional setting, but real rewards await those who are creative
and innovative. Following your gut may be scary or unconventional, but
ultimately will be the most rewarding path.
7. If we only accept perfection, we can’t appreciate what we already have.
Another simple way that we are unaware of standing in the way of our
own success, is by failing to value our accomplishments. Being overly
concerned with perfection, or undervaluing the progress we’ve made so
far, gives yourself less credit than you deserve. By failing to see what
we’ve already done, we may find ourselves with a lower self-esteem, or
lower confidence, and may be less willing to go after challenges in the
future.
8. Hesitating is the death of initiative.
Finally one of the most important things to make yourself successful
is to take initiative. In a world of ever-increasing connectivity,
learning new skills only takes a click of a button. Take initiative to
go after the skills you need in order to take the next step in your
life. If you jump at the opportunities you have now, you will find that
success is soon much closer.
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