Secrets Of Success

Set a routine, and then never break it.

Ever wonder why getting ahead can sometimes seem like such a struggle? The truth is: If you want to be highly successful, you need to be highly disciplined. I’ve polled countles executives and entrepreneurs about the things they’re doing every day which and typically they credit simple daily routines which have been proven over time to give them an edge.

1, Read about your industry and beyond.

“I spend an hour, usually after dinner reading about my industry, related industries, current events and pop culture. I start with daily curation emails like Jason Hirschhorn’s REDEF series and then branch out. I bookmark and tag ( first with Delicious. now with Evernote) posts that I like and might refer to later. When possible, I share these posts, along with a brief summary of my rationale for sharing, with my team or friends. If nothing else. this process helps me remember the salient parts of the post and gives me time to explore how they fit into my larger view of things. This is my version of something Alvin Toffler wrote about that likened our world view to a filling cabinet in our brains; whenever new information gets presented to us, we catalogue and file it and then it goes on to inform our worldview in some small way. There’s tremendous power and opportunity in understanding how seemingly unrelated trends and events will go on to affect the work you’ve doing”.

2, Keep a daily journal, but do it the right way.

“Most people use their journal to record events or to vent. But there’s so much more you can do with your journal and get immediate results in your life, use your journal to write what you want your life to be. For years I’ve kept a journal to chronicle my life, plan for my dreams and strategize my goals. It is one of the important success habit that I do daily. Journaling empowers me to take my ideas and turn them into reality. What’s written is real. Once the words and images hit the paper, you have now crystallized a thought or idea. You can use the power of pen and paper to strategize and create anything you want. Journaling is one of the best methods of self-care therapy. When you’re journaling consistently, you tend to ask questions about life, your direction and your business.”

3, Work out for a strong body, which holds up a strong mind.

“Successful entrepreneurship requires more than just mental fitness, it requires physical fitness as well. I have a daily workout regime that started in 2013 and has grown and evolved in step with our business. It started with crossfit ( highly intensity interval type training) and has expanded from there. Clearing your mind and challenging yourself physically with a tough workout every day prepares you for the daily challenges of business. A strong body holds up a strong mind,”

4, Remove fear.

“I find when working with others, when we seem to reach a barrier to getting something done, the barrier is really about their fear of failure, fear of being blamed, fear of accountability, etc. This fear is rooted in their prior experiences with another boss, another colleague, or even a family member. What I’ve learned is that if I tell them 'I’m in this with you, and if this heads South I’ll accept as much or more responsibility for that than anybody; we can get beyond that fear and become extremely productive.”

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