5 TRAITS TO ADOPT TO START THE JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING SUCCESSFUL

Success means different things to different people.  It may mean financial independence, more time to enjoy friends and family, and a low-stress lifestyle.  Only a handful of people truly willing to walk through fire to achieve success.

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5 TRAITS TO ADOPT TO START THE JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING SUCCESSFUL

1.  Willing to do what you hate and love it in the end. In business and life, there is no shortage of task and responsibilities that no one enjoys. Learn to overcome fears The activities and responsibilities that you dread, but are necessary for your business may end up becoming some of your most treasured opportunities 2.   Learn to keep going despite not wanting to No one wakes up on the right side of the bed every single morning There are bound to be days when you simply can’t get motivated and don’t fell like putting in the effort You must put in the time if you wish to reap the reward Things will inevitably turn around, leaving you a ‘stronger’, more focused person Successful people go all the way, no excuses 3.  Learn to fall in love with boring activities Building a business is definitely not all glitz and glamour There are plenty of things that are downright boring Success is really all about doing the same things over and over, and mastering them Expertise comes from repetition, and despite being bored, doing the same thing over and over until it becomes effortless What you views as boring and mundane is skilled knowledge and expertise to your customer 4.  Be humble and recognize that you know nothing It is important to realize that there is always someone who has been there before and is above you now, regardless of your position or rank in life or business Recognizing this and being humble about your knowledge and your capabilities is the first step in accepting that there is always more to learn Personal growth comes from accepting continued education Setting stretch goal, embracing continuous learning and aiming higher is a core element of success 5.  Point the finger at yourself One of the most important and difficult lessons is the ability to hold yourself accountable The truth is sometimes harder but always the better path The most successful people accept the fact that they are the main factor for the circumstances in their life When things go wrong, go out and fix it, learning from the experience It’s through accountability and learning from mistakes that you will be able to transform negatives into positives

Pam Siow

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Metro Biz 21 January 2014