Why do some projects take off and others don’t? Wrong niche? Lack of funding and publicity? Wrong attitude? All of these factors play a role, but the matter is not limited to them: there are three signs by which one can predict that a person will succeed. Check them out to see if you’re on the right track.
1. He motivates himself
What emotions do those who ask for help evoke in you before you learn the basics and at least try to solve the problem yourself? Most likely irritation. Such people seem to us lazy, frivolous, unreliable.
Another thing is those who try to understand everything themselves, show initiative and stubbornly go forward, despite the obstacles that arise on the way. No one wants to get involved with someone who is waiting for others to do all the dirty work for him, but the ability to motivate yourself, cheer yourself up, and independently look for answers to questions is a sign that a person can eventually succeed.
So, before reaching out to a mentor or coach, try to take the first steps on your own, like a baby who is just learning to walk. Yes, he falls down every now and then, and when he gets up, he clings to a chair, a table and fills bumps. But only such a person will want to help others.
2. He works tirelessly
We live in a time when any market, whatever you take, is oversaturated, and in your niche, most likely, there are already successful players and leaders. And if you want to succeed, you just can’t afford to be “average” – you just won’t be noticed. You have to be exceptional in order to be noticed, and for that you need to be fully focused on what you are doing and working to the limit of your capabilities.
Networking is important, but only when you already have a really good product or prototype, and until then, work, work and work again. Communicating with others, including at specialized professional events, is like pouring lighter fluid into a fire: before you do this, you need to clear the clearing, collect firewood and light the fire itself.
So, when starting a new business, ask yourself what will it be for your business – a useful fire or just a liquid that will allow it to flare up for a while?
3. He doesn’t neglect other areas of his life.
You may think that this point contradicts the previous one, but here’s the thing: when we completely concentrate on one area and completely ignore the rest, it is counterproductive. For example, if the work costs you health, it will not lead to anything good in the end, and success will be too expensive and will not last long, and if your partner files for divorce, you will lose a loved one, which will affect your mental state.
In pursuit of success at work, do not forget to take time for yourself, your health, your loved ones – this is the secret of success in life in general.
It’s much harder to succeed without support.
Take care of your health: physical (eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, breathe air) and mental. Take care of the relationship: be in touch with your partner – this should be a priority for you. Do not deprive your friends and family of your attention: if communication begins to suffer, sooner or later other areas will also suffer.
A person needs a person – maybe this is banal, but it is true. Relationships are essential to our well-being. And if you understand that you are already following all the listed rules, you can only be congratulated – success is probably not far off.