Stephen Covey came out with a list of seven of the qualities of highly effective people. It was such a hit, that most people use it as a guide as to what to try to become in order to be successful.
However, there are still some people who manage to be unsuccessful in their business dealings and their life, in general. Their behaviour exhibits patterns which are sure-fire ways to make them both unpopular and unsuccessful.
So, what are those habits we all must steer clear of? Here they are:
They Procrastinate
There is no surprise that this is top of the list. When you put off until tomorrow that which you could easily do today, you delay everything you want indefinitely. Successful people are experts at either doing or delegating. Being successful and having a high-powered career does not take twenty hours per day; it takes support and a team of people that you can 'outsource' everything that isn't on your key task list. Get moving with your activity and you will be amazed how many people step up to help you.
They Think, Say, & Do Negative Things.
Yes. They see problems in EVERY opportunity. They complain that the sun is too hot. They cursed the rain for ruining their plans for the day. They blame the wind for ruining their hair. They think that everyone is against them. They see the problems but never the solutions. Every little bit of difficulty is exaggerated to the point of tragedy. They regard failures as catastrophes. They become discouraged easily instead of learning from their mistakes. They never seem to move forward because they're always afraid to come out of their comfort zones.
They never miss an opportunity to "educate" others.
They always think they are right - even if they aren't. They call attention to mistakes others have made and make sure everyone else knows about those mistakes, too. They don't hesitate to point out when someone (a colleague, an employee, the clerk at the local hardware store, an airline pilot, the prime minister) is wrong and how they could do a much better job. Since think they are a fountain of wisdom, they feel it's necessary to share this with everyone, so everyone can benefit from his/her expertise, experience and knowledge.
They Waste Their Time
They don't know what to do next. They may just be contented with eating, getting drunk, watching TV, or worse, staring at the blank wall with no thoughts whatsoever to improve their lives. It's perfectly fine to enjoy once in a while. But time should be managed efficiently in order to succeed. There should be a proper balance between work & pleasure.
They Lack Faith in themselves and in their Abilities
This is not a religious statement, this is about self-belief. When you don't really believe that you can have whatever it is that you are wanting and you lack faith in your desired outcome, your energy, enthusiasm and dedication to your goal waver and in extreme cases vanish entirely. Knowing that you have the same ability as anyone to reach their goal and that persistence and application will get you there, are key to keeping going on the days when you can't actually see your desired outcome
They Try to Bring Others Down To Their Level
Incompetent people envy other successful individuals. Instead of working hard to be like them, these incompetent ones spread rumors and try every dirty trick to bring them down. They could've asked these successful ones nicely. But no, they're too proud. They don't want to ask advise. Moreover, they're too negative to accomplish anything.
They are Inconsistent
When you are up and down about your activity then your results are going to be up and down too. If what we get out, is what we put in and you are putting in varying amounts, it stands to reason that what you get will vary too. If you are taking on more tasks, outsource or delegate some of your existing to-do list to free up your time for your new activity. Consistently move towards your goal; this is the action of a successful person.
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Michael Griffiths is the CEO and Founder of Secrets Of A Super Life, providing individuals with personal development strategies to increase their purpose, passion, happiness and life fulfilment. For your free life success pack please visit http://www.mysuperlifetoday.com
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