Here are 10 of the worst habits that are holding you back from success:
1. Waiting for the ‘right’ moment
How many times have you said, “I’m just going to wait until I have enough
money saved up,” or “I need to research more.” As the Chinese proverb
goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is
now.”
Stop waiting for the unicorn and take the bull by the horns now. Any action
is better than no action.
2. The approval of others
While it is important to receive validation for your work, constantly seeking
that pat on the back from others will get you nowhere. Do not feed into the ego
of your ever-needy self-esteem. It is nice
to receive good comments on your work. But do not mix up what is good for the
ego for what is good for your productivity.
3. The need to always be perfect
Perfectionism is crippling. By all means strive for excellence and seek to
produce the best product you are able to deliver. But spending far too much time
on any task can become detrimental when you have people waiting for you to
deliver. If your work meets their expectations, then drop the product. If you
exceed it, even better. But do not keep them waiting too long. You could spend
an eternity improving a product.
4. Giving too much respect
Even Einstein made mistakes. Just because someone is in a prominent position,
it does not mean they have all the answers. This habit cripples many people who
listen to ‘respectable’ figures who are in a completely different field
to them.
How many times have you seen an actor endorsing a product they know nothing
about and people listening just because they are famous? Terrible habit.
5. Germophobia
It should not only be great leaders that aren’t afraid of getting their hands
dirty, but anyone striving after success. Getting your hands dirty means
engaging in a task that is outside of your responsibility.
Win the respect of others by doing something beyond your duty.
6. Not learning from people ‘less’ than you
Pride is like putting poison into your own glass of water. Great knowledge
can come from anyone. But if you simply shut someone off because they do not
have a PhD or they are not a CEO, you are potentially robbing yourself of a
golden nugget. You never know what kind of experience a person has or who the
person may be connected with.
7. Rushing the last look
You are so excited with finishing your work that you just want to ship it
straight out the door without giving it a final once-over. This is the
Achilles Heel for most writers. But what separates a good writer from an
average writer is patience- many writers will let an article sit overnight and
then make more edits in the morning before sending it. This applies for other
industries also, take time to give it one last thorough check. Even get someone
else to have a look before you ship or hit the send button.
8. Not being vulnerable
It is easy to feel the need to put on a mask in your career, particularly if
you are in leadership. No doubt there is a clear line that needs to be drawn
between employers and employees. But you need to take off the iron suit every
now and then.
Admit to making mistakes, make apologies when you are in the wrong. You will
be respected.
9. Too stubborn to let go
While grit, tenacity, and perseverance are all great qualities, they can be
crippling when they are directed toward the wrong goal. This is difficult with
any project that you have poured your heart and soul into. But if it is not
profitable nor bringing you closer to your goal, then you need to recognize when
you are being stubborn and let go. Treat any humiliation like water off a duck’s
back and direct your energy toward the next project.
10. The contentment plateau
There is a dark side to being satisfied with your work and accomplishments.
Being content and comfortable is the enemy of improvement. Take time during your
journey to stop and smell the roses, but do not let be left standing there when
the roses are long gone.
Keep setting the bar higher. Knock down a goal, celebrate it, move on.
Source: www.Addicted2Success.com
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1. Waiting for the ‘right’ moment
How many times have you said, “I’m just going to wait until I have enough
money saved up,” or “I need to research more.” As the Chinese proverb
goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is
now.”
Stop waiting for the unicorn and take the bull by the horns now. Any action
is better than no action.
2. The approval of others
While it is important to receive validation for your work, constantly seeking
that pat on the back from others will get you nowhere. Do not feed into the ego
of your ever-needy self-esteem. It is nice
to receive good comments on your work. But do not mix up what is good for the
ego for what is good for your productivity.
3. The need to always be perfect
Perfectionism is crippling. By all means strive for excellence and seek to
produce the best product you are able to deliver. But spending far too much time
on any task can become detrimental when you have people waiting for you to
deliver. If your work meets their expectations, then drop the product. If you
exceed it, even better. But do not keep them waiting too long. You could spend
an eternity improving a product.
4. Giving too much respect
Even Einstein made mistakes. Just because someone is in a prominent position,
it does not mean they have all the answers. This habit cripples many people who
listen to ‘respectable’ figures who are in a completely different field
to them.
How many times have you seen an actor endorsing a product they know nothing
about and people listening just because they are famous? Terrible habit.
5. Germophobia
It should not only be great leaders that aren’t afraid of getting their hands
dirty, but anyone striving after success. Getting your hands dirty means
engaging in a task that is outside of your responsibility.
Win the respect of others by doing something beyond your duty.
6. Not learning from people ‘less’ than you
Pride is like putting poison into your own glass of water. Great knowledge
can come from anyone. But if you simply shut someone off because they do not
have a PhD or they are not a CEO, you are potentially robbing yourself of a
golden nugget. You never know what kind of experience a person has or who the
person may be connected with.
7. Rushing the last look
You are so excited with finishing your work that you just want to ship it
straight out the door without giving it a final once-over. This is the
Achilles Heel for most writers. But what separates a good writer from an
average writer is patience- many writers will let an article sit overnight and
then make more edits in the morning before sending it. This applies for other
industries also, take time to give it one last thorough check. Even get someone
else to have a look before you ship or hit the send button.
8. Not being vulnerable
It is easy to feel the need to put on a mask in your career, particularly if
you are in leadership. No doubt there is a clear line that needs to be drawn
between employers and employees. But you need to take off the iron suit every
now and then.
Admit to making mistakes, make apologies when you are in the wrong. You will
be respected.
9. Too stubborn to let go
While grit, tenacity, and perseverance are all great qualities, they can be
crippling when they are directed toward the wrong goal. This is difficult with
any project that you have poured your heart and soul into. But if it is not
profitable nor bringing you closer to your goal, then you need to recognize when
you are being stubborn and let go. Treat any humiliation like water off a duck’s
back and direct your energy toward the next project.
10. The contentment plateau
There is a dark side to being satisfied with your work and accomplishments.
Being content and comfortable is the enemy of improvement. Take time during your
journey to stop and smell the roses, but do not let be left standing there when
the roses are long gone.
Keep setting the bar higher. Knock down a goal, celebrate it, move on.
Source: www.Addicted2Success.com
Web: http://www.investorsgroup.com/en/dave.pavelich/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-Pavelich/504312602974371?ref=hl
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news and updates section of www.DavePavelich.com do
not necessarily reflect the views of Dave Pavelich or his
affiliates.