You are at the beginning of the rest of your life, and anything is possible. The path you take after high school will help determine where you will be later in life. If you would like to become successful, start acting like you already are. Read on for 6 things that every successful person does.
Define Success
You will not be able to become successful if you do not create a clear goal. What would you like to achieve? Are you seeking for a dollar figure, a lifestyle, a specific “toy,” or something else? Once you have what you would like to achieve, create a “dream board” for yourself. Put pictures of the lifestyle you want on a board in a place that you will see every day.
Don’t Try to Appear Successful
Don’t let yourself get caught up in trying to appear successful to your peers or family (i.e. buying a car you can’t afford, wearing the latest trends, etc.). Most millionaires live modest lives, own a modest home, drive a sensible car, and save their money. Most people who “appear successful” are actually swimming in debt. The best way to become successful is to live within your means.
Practice Perseverance
Success is not easy, but it is important that you forget the word “quit.” You don’t truly fail until you quit trying. Some of the most successful people have persevered despite all odds. Turn failure into a learning experience rather than a reason to quit. To quote Thomas Edison “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Practice reframing your stumbling blocks and turning them into stepping stones, which will help you persevere.
Be Grateful
Gratitude is powerful — when you are grateful, you are happier, more optimistic, and better appreciate the things in your life. It can also help reduce negativity, improve relationships, and help with problem solving. Many successful people keep a gratitude journal where they write down all the things for which they are grateful. They also let people know that they are grateful for them.
Keep Learning
Successful people are curious, they are constantly reading and learning new things. Start now by taking advantage of your opportunity to get an education and by reading, even if it’s only ten minutes a day. Set a goal to learn one new thing every day; vocabulary words, how things work, a new concept, anything you like.
Make Your Own Luck
Some people wait for things to happen, and when success comes, they attribute it to luck. While there is something to be said about being in the right place at the right time, many have said that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. If you have an idea, cultivate it, don’t just let it sit on the shelf for the “perfect moment.” MAKE perfect moments. For example, if you have an idea for a book, a publisher won’t approach you and tell you that they want to publish it, you have to write the book and then find a publisher and make it happen.
Try these 6 things to act like you are already successful, and success will follow.