Most of us believe that to be successful, we must have everything at our disposal, but the fact is that the things we need are already found within us. But some things in our lives that we hold on to will not allow us to reach our potential for success in life. To make progress and be successful we need to give up those things that keep us from being the best we can be. Sometimes we don’t have to add a lot of things to be successful, but instead, we need to give up those things that are hindering our success. Although each of us has a different view of success, there are some commonalities, and if left unchecked, they will be an obstacle to our success. Some of these things you can easily let go of today, while it may take a while for others.
1. Give up an unhealthy lifestyle
If you want to achieve anything in life, it all starts here. An unhealthy lifestyle will damage your health and cause you to fail in many of your activities. Ill health can make you less productive because the result of an unhealthy lifestyle is often illness. You need to take care of your health and your body. Know that your body is the only place you have as your real home. Take care of your body if you want to be successful. A healthy diet and exercise can help improve your health. A few daily steps are what you need and you will see how they will lead to your overall success.
2. Give up the "now" mindset
"Now" thinking is short-term thinking that makes you believe if it doesn't happen now it will not be achievable. There is one thing we must remember, we live life only once, we must use the time well. We must learn to set long-term goals. That’s what successful people do, and they know that these goals are simply the result of temporary work habits of the day. These healthy habits should not be something you do because of your job but because you are what you are. There is a difference between: "Working in the name of job security" and "working because that's what you like." Working with enthusiasm helps you to focus on the future rather than on the present.
3. Give up looking down on yourself
Stop looking down on yourself, you are not helping yourself or anyone else around you. A little play on your mind makes other people feel insecure around you. No one is born with the ability to excel supernaturally. Talents and skills are not just for a few, no, not just for some of us; in everyone, we all have talents and abilities buried inside of us and as we let our light shine, we unwittingly permit others to do the same. When you let go of your fears, your presence automatically liberates others, especially those who live with you, especially your family members. "If you never try to take advantage of opportunities, or let your dreams come true, you will never see your true potential." Moreover, the world will never benefit from what you could. You just have to be more optimistic with the help you render toward other people.
4. Give up excuses
Excuses are the mother of failure. Taking responsibility for your actions is the key to success in life. Excuses ruin your confidence and leave you powerless to make a life-changing decision. Moreover, excuses bury your dreams in your past failures and point you to your weaknesses. You need to know that you are fully responsible for everything that happens in your life and that you must be ready for the future. The only way to find success is to give up your excuses today because excuses limit us and prevent us from growing physically and professionally. no one else will do it for you.
5. Give up complacent
Complacent is a feeling of satisfaction, and that you don’t need anything else. The feeling of being locked up in your inside with no room for advancement. When your mind is locked up from advancement you are taking yourself off the train of progress and success. The future belongs to those who learn many skills and combine them in creative ways. Your talents are not enough to keep you moving forward, you need constant polishing of your skills and abilities to stay at the forefront of your career. For shoes to stay light they need to be polished regularly. In the same way, we must continue to develop our talents and abilities. Successful people invest a lot of time every day developing the concept of growth, acquiring new knowledge, learning new skills, and changing their mindset to improve their lives. Remember, who you are today determines what you will be tomorrow.
6. Stop believing in overnight success
To put it bluntly, the words "overnight success" are an uncertain myth. No one succeeds in one night unless they want to die prematurely. Slow but steady progress is the foundation of real success. Making small daily improvements will add up over time and give you the results you want. The point is to plan for the future while focusing on the work being done today.
7. Get rid of things that do not support your goals
As I wrote in my previous article, there are many things that many do, that do not contribute to their well-being or success, but they continue to hold on to them. A person who wants to succeed must learn to let go of things that do not contribute to his goals. You cannot afford to be financially secure while you are spending your money on things that you do not really need.
Successful people are aware that to achieve their goals, they will have to say NO to activities that conflict with their goals. In addition, you should learn to abstain from such activities such as the demands from your friends, family, and colleagues that may adversely affect your pursuit. In the short, you can stop instant gratification, but once your goals are achieved, it will only worth it.
Yes sometimes we need to let go in order for us to grow. It's hard but that's life is, nothing last forever.