Nobody is born successful. Success is nothing but a reflection of good personality trait and habits one has accumulated. While it is difficult to change one's acquired habits over time, a little effort to make the necessary amendments can make a huge difference in the long run.
1. Rise Early
We all know the proverb, "Early bird catches the worm". Apparently that is the case with most successful people as well. Getting up early in the morning not only gives you extra work hours but also gives undisturbed time to plan your day. CEOs such as Apple's Tim Cook, Disney's Bob Iger have a habit of getting up as early as 4:30 in the morning. Many reputed athletes like Kobe Bryant start daily practise at 4 o'clock in the morning. A study by Harvard biologist Christoph Randler in 2008 suggests that early risers are more proactive. Also many of them feel in charge of time and that enables them to make things happen. In Aristotle's words, "It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom."
2. Meditation
Researchers found that meditation helps preserving the brain from ageing, improves attention and concentration. The effects of meditation over anxiety and stress are remarkable. Meditation can also lead to increase in one's self-awareness and happiness. Studies have also proven positive effects of meditation on our cardiovascular system and immunity. It also leads to significant improvement in creative thinking.
3. Plan Your Day
It is essential for anyone to have a well-formulated plan. And it is more important to have a plan on how to spend time and conduct daily affairs. Successful people plan their days in advance - either in the morning or the night before- so that they can overcome challenges they might face. It also give one control over their time and clarity as time is the most precious resource.
4. Exercise
Exercise makes you stronger, fitter and gets you in positive mood .It also works like an anti-depressant and improves ones health. Studies have observed that people who do regular exercise have a lower risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, stroke, and cancer. Research also says that physical activity can also boost confidence, sleep quality and energy. It will also 'reduce your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer's disease'.
5. Prioritization
If you want to get successful then first decide what you want to be successful at. The saying goes,' You can do anything, but you can't do everything'. Throughout the history, great men are known to prioritize their life activity. This is to focus on activities that matter the most to them. They also delegate things that they cannot do well or seems important, to save time and energy. To simply put, it is about making choices of what to do and what not to do keeping yourself focused on the big picture.
6. Being Organised
Successful people are not always hyper organised, but they aren't the ones with a big mess. Knowing where a particular item is, saves time and energy. It also reduces stress. Many successful people have their own organization methods.
7. Setting Clear Goals
Making goals is easy but unless they are realistic, you won't reach anywhere. Everyone makes vague goals such as to lose weight or make company profitable. But a successful person makes clear goals such as lose 10 kg in three months or improve company profit by 20 % this quarter. Goals provides clarity. Breaking down big goals will let you see what the next steps you need to follow.
8. Learning from Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes but it's about us to decide what to do with those mistakes. When many of us try to ignore mistakes or fail to take responsibility for them, successful people acknowledge them and learn to avoid repeating them again. They refuse to back off in setbacks and always found there ways to overcome mistakes.
9. Journaling
One habit that ties all the great men together is journaling. The insight and wisdom we gain from reading the diaries of great men are immensely valuable. Journaling helps you to self-reflect and to provide mental clarity. It is a highly rewarding habit and helps to know yourself better. Studies have also found that journaling increases critical thinking and problem solving skills.
10. Having a Hobby
Having a hobby is essential for everyone. Great men always have amazing hobbies which let them manage their stress and enable them to keep a steady head during rough times. It doesn't matter what hobby you pursue, as long as it is something you are interested in, it will definitely be very rewarding.
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