What if you are already successful?
Most of us invest our time and energy in comparing our lives with others. In doing so our focus shifts to our weaknesses, mistakes, and failures. We are so busy chasing goals that we rarely find time to breathe and reflect on our competencies and achievements. Sometimes we realize accomplishing tough challenges only after a proverbial pat on our back by colleagues or closed ones. When there is no validation, our self-limiting beliefs force us to think we are unsuccessful.
Success is not always about winning or having tons of money – that’s an outdated perception. The definition of success may vary from person to person. What if you are already successful? How to figure that out?
Here are 25 Signs that You are Already Successful
1. You live in harmony.
Close your eyes and think of your family and relationships. Is there more harmony and less chaos and conflicts? Can you count on your closed ones at times of need? Do you find things peaceful at home and work? If yes, then your life is pretty successful.
2. You are an early bird.
People who wake up early in the morning are more proactive and productive than those who wake up at an arbitrary time, according to a Harvard Study. Early birds can avoid distractions because they are aligned with the natural rhythm of the earth. Going with natural biological wiring will make you more effective. If you don’t hit the snooze button every morning, then you are having a successful lifestyle and personality.
3. You have a plan.
All the great and successful people in this world have one thing in common – a long term strategy. Success is built on the structure and a framework to reach your goals. If you know what you want and who you want to become and have a plan to achieve your goals, then you are successful.
4. You can say ‘NO’.
According to Steve Jobs, innovation is saying “NO” to thousands of things. There may be hundreds of good ideas, but you must be careful to pick the right ones. If you can move ahead without seeking praise then you can easily say no as well.
Successful people can say no to overworking, parties that no more interest them, spending time with people without a growth mindset, and so on.
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5. You preach patience.
Patience is the key to set yourself apart from the rest of the world. It gives you grit and skills to make the type of impact that you originally intended in any environment. Patience is a virtue that gives you greater appreciation in the long run.
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6. You aren’t addicted to salary.
“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Just like drugs give feel-good and reward like experience, salary also triggers dopamine the happy hormone in our body. People enjoy the rat race as there are no uncertainties or risks in the job.
When a person stops getting his daily dose of the drug, he may enter a state of limbo, barely functional. Similarly, a person who loses a job feels a sense of helplessness and nervousness.
If you can live without worrying about insufficient money to meet both ends, then you are most definitely a success!
7. You are optimistic.
Every thought releases some brain chemicals. Positive and joyful thoughts cause our brains to produce feel-good hormones like serotonin. Being optimistic reduces stress hormones like cortisol and creates a sense of well-being. On the contrary negative thinking creates stress and slows the brain function over time. Positive thinking can help you achieve your goals faster and that’s the essential trait of successful people.
8. Don’t seek praise, seek criticism.
Criticism builds character and brings a change in you. However, you must be ready to avoid the ego or feeling of being attacked and embarrassed. If you can keep working hard without praise or validation, then you are a more successful individual than you might even know.
9. You have discipline.
Self-discipline is the single most attribute to success. Discipline helps you stay focused, avoid past mistakes, and make the right call. It allows you to push yourself to new heights even when the situation is not comfortable.
10. You are socially active.
Your social circle can have a great impact on the quality of your life. There are various physical and mental benefits of being social such as low blood pressure and low anxiety and depression. Being active in different social circles helps you move forwards towards a healthy and harmonious life by helping each other in a group. You can also pick toxic personalities to avoid them.
11. You offer mutual respect.
Both good and bad experiences are necessary for success. Successful people always respect their life, other people’s lives, and human existence. If you understand the value of treating others with respect, you already harness one of the most important aspects of success.
12. You are assertive
Do you have active listening skills? Are you into open and honest communication always? Do you stay grounded amidst the chaos? Do you know how to pick your battles? You are clear about your thoughts and needs? If yes then you are already successful.
13. You are health conscious.
If you always eat the right food and in the right proportions and avoid activities that are bad for health such as smoking, alcohol abuse, then you are already successful. Besides, you aim to be stronger and hence take out time for exercise, rest, and recreation. Such a habit will turn you into a stronger individual with greater drive and willpower.
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14. You seek healthy relationships.
Successful people understand what a healthy relationship is. They tend to justify a relationship rather than using a person to solve personal issues. If you take initiative to nurture and strengthen your bonding with whom you love, then you are mature. People who lack healthy relationships with themselves, tend to harm their loved ones easily.
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15. You are mature.
You always keep your work relationships in check and keep aside personal grievances and focus on professional gain. You don’t seek validation but believe in your skills and abilities and behave in a manner that is mature, social and effective. If you are already doing this then you are already successful.
16. You are helpful.
A lot of successful people are also on the list of most generous philanthropists. Take Bill Gates and Melinda. Besides their personal goals, they also work for a cause and think of well being of others.
If you can help people with your wealth, education, knowledge, network, ideas and act as a pillar of strength for closed ones, then success is not too far off.
17. You are internally driven.
People who don’t succeed are those who are afraid of challenges, depend on others for motivation, and fear taking responsibility.
If you have the willingness to get through the problems and can motivate yourself, then you are internally driven. Successful people don’t mind getting sleeves rolled up and their hands dirty.
18. You are a fighter.
Modern life not only gives us ample opportunities for success but failure too. Successful people battle back even after hitting the rock bottom of life. They march forward with an iron-daunted spirit.
If you know how to fight back when the world is setting you up to fail, then you are on the way to long-term success.
19. You always want more.
Ambitious and successful people always set very high standards. In any situation, if you are not satisfied with your performance and keep trying hard for excellence, then you are already on the road to success.
20. You are confident.
Confidence without arrogance is the key to success. Humility is always appealing and truly successful people have this trait. They don’t see money as the measure of success. Instead, they share their credit and wealth. They remain focused and are hungry to continue the journey to success according to fallen basketball legend Rick Pitino,
If you are humble and can inspire those who are struggling, you are already a successful individual.
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21. You strive to be better.
Do you have time to improve yourself? Do you invest money in learning new things? Then you are on the way to becoming a better person and professional. There is always a scope of improvement if you can compare yourself to who you were yesterday and who you want to become.
Successful people strive to improve on the previous performance and in doing so they not only make their world better but also the world around them.
22. You have time-management skills.
Time management is another great sign of a successful individual. Being able to use the time in the right manner allows you to deliver work on time, give more productivity, increase efficiency, avoid procrastination, and stay stress-free. If you have this skill, then you are already a success.
23. You have successful friends.
People you spend time with statistically affects your success. By spending time with winners, your attitude changes. You are not immune to negative energy or influence. So, it’s better to surround yourself with positive people and successful people. You can learn, grow, and develop yourself in the right manner.
Success around you is the easiest way to inspire yourself. If you find yourself surrounded by those who are also doing well it can be easier to actually improve and develop yourself in the right manner.
24. You hate the blame game.
Successful people take responsibility for their mistakes instead of blaming others for their problems and failures. Hence, they become strong and powerful. On the contrary, blaming others drains your mental energy with no positive outcomes. By being active you don’t let people bend your way rather transform your life the way you want.
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25. You don’t waste your time.
Successful people make mistakes but don’t dwell on the past for too long. They neither procrastinate nor take out time for things counterproductive to their self-development. If you know what you want and have high self-esteem, then utilize your time for productive activities to grow and become a better person.
Nobody can make you feel successful. It is all about how you feel yourself and looks at life. Success comes from being true to yourself and moving ahead with the attitude of never giving up.
Do you think you are already successful? Share your thoughts in comments.
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