People almost never come by success in their lives by accident. It’s always a result of intention, hard work, sacrifice, and wit. Even those four things aren’t something you just happen to have a daily supply of, which is why habits matter.
You’ve probably heard who among the world’s most successful professionals create detailed to-do lists before leaving the office (Barbara Corcoran), relies on their internal clock to wake up early (Jeff Bezoz) and exercise in the morning (Niki Leondakis). If you’re spiritually inclined, you can study the habits of those who profess the benefits of yoga, prayer for money, and all sorts of meditation. Regardless of what activities you prefer, the fundamentals remain the same. As long as those habits are founded on these three values, you can be sure that your daily rituals will lead you on the path to success.
Curiosity
A lot of people don’t like the uncertainty that comes with questions. They prefer the bliss of staying within their comfort zone because it’s easier to be confident about business ideas, ventures, and lifestyle choices. You’ll be surprised to know just how detrimental this can be for your personal and professional success. Ignoring the questions at the back of your head and refusing to challenge your beliefs to limit your capacity to entertain new ideas and possibly come up with solutions that will improve your quality of life or professional prospects. When you stay curious, you’re more willing to try new things like prayer for money, cold showers, plant-based diets, and capsule wardrobes. Let your curiosity lead you to the right combination of habits that work best for you.
Introspection
Habits change. As someone vying for success, you have to be conscious about how, why, and what of this inevitable occurrence. The best way to monitor them is through continual introspection about your mental and emotional wellbeing. Are you in a higher mental plane now than when you started? Can your old habits no longer support your new needs and goals? Regularly reflecting on the big and small things you do daily will put you in a better position to decide which habits to get rid of, improve upon, or replace altogether.
Self-Compassion
Building new habits is easier said than done. This is why self-compassion is integral if you want to establish routines that will come reflexively to you in the long run. When you’re just kicking off your commitment to wake up at 5 am or meditate before going to sleep, you’ll inevitably experience blunders along the way. Self-compassion is what will silence your inner critic and motivate you to try again, no matter how many times you’ve failed already. Above all, knowing how to be kind to yourself is an efficient way to become mentally tough.
Fundamentals Establish Foundation
Staying curious, practising regular introspection, and giving a premium to self-compassion is essential in creating a firm foundation for the habits that will make you successful in life. Never undervalue the power of small actions and beliefs in propelling your life to greater heights.
