Success is not a one-off event. It is the culmination of a series of habits. Highly successful people know this and make a habit of doing the small things well. In football terms these little things are referred to as the ‘one-percenters’, and it is these things that separate a good team from a great team.
In a very recent blog by Peter Economy in Inc. he identifies 39 things that highly successful things do well – the ‘one percenters’ of the business world. You can read the full article here, but as a taster, just seven of them are:
- They never make excuses
- They ignore negativity and those who say, “You can’t.” (So say “I can.”)
- They admit to, fix, and learn from their mistakes quickly. (So move on.)
- They focus on one thing at a time. (So quit multitasking.)
- They create realistic daily to-do lists. (So do a few things well.)
- They postpone big decisions when their emotions are on high. (So be level-headed.)
- They vehemently guard their reputation by running their lives and careers with compassion, empathy, and strong ethics. (So be honest–always.)
As you read and reflect on the full list, ask how many of these you have made a habit. A challenge for you is to pick just one or two and commit to making them part of your life.
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