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Becoming a high achiever
Here are some few tips that separate a select few in the achiever category and make them rise above the rest:
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Moving from procrastination to doing-it-now
It is said that “A timely start ensures half the work done”, but we delay executing our ideas waiting for the right time, we promise ourselves we will start work making several excuses for the delay like just as soon as the market gets better or when the current project finishes, or when we have more time or when the kids exams get over etc.
The truth is that the more we procrastinate, the more we reduce our own motivation and enthusiasm and not to mention our chances of working on an original idea.
Creating opportunities
While most will be researching, planning and finding out the right opportunities to work at, the achievers go out in the market, sell, communicate, spread the word and create these opportunities.
Because to achieve success, you cannot wait to bump into the right opportunity at the right time and place, you just have to create it for yourself.
Bill Gates, American computer pioneer and co-founder of Microsoft, wrote a letter to computer enthusiasts in February 1976 in which he asserted that there was a commercial market for computer software, something that few believed.
We all know that later he moved on to become the leader in the licensed software products, a market he created for himself.
A positive outlook
All achievers go through a lot of turn downs, survive through dark moments, slog the rough patches and face multiple failures but never lose sight of their goal. Instead, they get a little smarter and stronger, every time they fail and maintain a positive outlook.
In 2006, just three months after signing her first contract, Stefani Germanotta was released from it apparently because of her unusual style.
But instead of giving up and succumbing to the rejection, she went back to the drawing board, working in clubs and experimenting with new performers and new influences to finally reintroduce herself to the world as Lady Gaga. The rest as they say is history.
Fostering great relationships and teams
Achievers realise that success is about people. They galvanise supporters around their idea and work in teams.
These supporters could be a close group of friends, colleagues, partners, mentors, or social media followers.
They have the ability to build effective networks, the skills to communicate effectively, and know how to relate to people at all levels and influence them.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, never forget to thank his teammates and co-workers in his speeches or public appearances. He is said to keep in regular touch with his team members and believes in working closely with his colleagues.
Following their passion
High achievers are able to reach the pinnacles of success because they pour their energy into their passions. They realise that investing time, energy and resources on anything less than that is a waste.
Think about, the world’s millionaires, inventors, artists, musicians, writers, bureaucrats, policymakers etc., what makes them come back to their work every day, what drives them to create products and services that work for the betterment of the entire world!
Building good habits go a long way in building us and our future. Make these traits describe you and your work. Follow them on a daily basis and see your dreams becoming a reality and your goals your achievements.