LPT: while performing your job, pretend you are training a new employee. : LifeProTips. LPT: Maintain connections: If you randomly think of an old friend that you haven't talked to, text them and see how they've been. You never know what someone's doing now if you don't ask. : LifeProTips. The simple image sharer. Nine Things Successful People Do Differently. Learn more about the science of success with Heidi Grant Halvorson’s HBR Single, based on this blog post.
Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren’t sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do. 1.
To seize the moment, decide when and where you will take each action you want to take, in advance. 3. Fortunately, decades of research suggest that the belief in fixed ability is completely wrong — abilities of all kinds are profoundly malleable. 10 YouTube Videos Every Entrepreneur Should Watch. Top 10 Traits Of Highly Successful People. Rating: 8.2/10 (185 votes cast) We have all read about people who are successful briefly.
They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear. …These examples do not inspire me! My focus and fascination is with people who seem to do well in many areas of life, and do it over and over through a lifetime. In entertainment, I think of Paul Newman and Bill Cosby. These are the people who inspire me! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
These traits work together in combination, giving repeatedly successful people a huge advantage. This article was originally written by Philip Humbert and can be found here. The 5 Things I’d Tell My 21 Year Old Entrepreneurial Self 12 years ago I set out on my first foray into the world of entrepreneurship.
The company was called MCSETutor.com (we later changed the name to the equally obtuse 2000Tutor.com) and while it wasn’t a huge success by dot com era standards we did sell it for a tidy profit. But looking back I’m shocked at how little I knew about entrepreneurship. As I’m sure any entrepreneur would love to do, I’d give anything to step back in time 12 years and have a chat with my 21 year old self. And while I can’t do that I do love to share lessons with as many young entrepreneurs as I can. I’ve spoken a bunch at colleges and other organizations for young entrepreneurs. . #1 – Take as much risk as you can as early in life as you can. I’m not talking stupid risks. . #2 – Nail the fundamentals. Take some of that time and use it to build skills that will make you more effective and productive the rest of your life.
. #3 – Surround yourself with people who expect you to succeed in a big way. I’m lucky.