The Seven Habits of Highly UNSUCCESSFUL People – and how not to be one of them!
A succinct countdown to number one – see if you agree!
#7 – Act like a dick.
Even though the general public gives into bullies, they don’t have to stay in business or be in a relationship with them. If you are used to getting your own way by brute force, using strings of expletives and basically lacking respect, then enjoy it while you can. Those kinds of leaders don’t last because people can’t stand them. They become the butt of jokes, content for rude impressions at parties and as soon as people see a way out they will be gone! If you show kindness, wisdom and positive actions then you will build an empire of wealth and abundance rather than consuming everything in your path and leaving nothing of life to enjoy as time goes on.
#6 – Think you will remember EVERYTHING that is important.
Don’t be fooled. Your brain is an unreliable assistant. When you have an idea, when a to-do that you want done JUMPS OUT AT YOU it must be written down! Keep a running list on your phone, make an activity in your calendar, put it somewhere. Otherwise you have only yourself and your fickle brain to blame.
#5 – Put things off that can be done today.
People, tomorrow never comes! Why must you wait? Each day has enough cares of its own so don’t burden yourself with all the things you couldn’t be bothered with yesterday. For example, We had planned to leave for camping by 4pm on a holiday weekend and were going to do all the preparation on the Friday morning before we left. ‘We have all day’ we thought! Friday after breakfast, our son called and his car had broken down and he needed us to help him get around for work and then assist in getting his car to a mechanic. Guess who was doing double duty that day? Had we prepared more when we had the opportunity we wouldn’t have had to spend the whole weekend recuperating from a super busy and stressful day!
#4 – Don’t Ask.
If you don’t think people will benefit from what you do then why are you doing it? Others are not interested in making the sale FOR you, people want you to wow them! You don’t have to have a larger than life presence like Tony Robbins. Just be yourself and ask for what you need and want. For example “Can I write up that order for you? Would you connect me with your colleague? When would you like to list your home?” When you share your desires others will take notice. Try it!
#3 – Be Reactive.
Sitting around passing the time until something comes up that needs your attention and then getting consumed with whatever presents itself to you will NOT get the best results. Superstars take a proactive approach and plan what they have on the go. They phone ahead, double check and efficiently manage. Also, they don’t allow themselves to get caught up in other people’s drama. Just because something is urgent for another party doesn’t mean it has to take over your day if you haven’t planned for it.
#2 – Ass-U-Me.
Communication. Surveys show that the number one reason projects succeed or fail is most often due to excellent or poor communication. Brevity leads to assumptions. Spell it out, clarify, follow up via email or written word. Make the effort and you will be rewarded by your expectations being met. Or not. Up to you.
#1 – Don’t Execute.
‘The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry‘
We all have schemes, dreams and good ideas tousling about in our brains, but the man who will execute his idea is the one who will have the success. How many times have I been sitting on the couch thinking to myself “Oh, doing such and such would be a good idea!” and then I just continue sitting on the couch! Successful people are the ones who will take action when others can’t be bothered. Lots of folks have good ideas and splendid plans but few will put their hard work where their dreams are!