10 impactful things successful people do differently

MUW Team

// June 30, 2023

Growth mindset

Introduction

Successful people aren’t born that way, nor do they have more money or better genes. Successful people simply do things differently than their less successful counterparts. They don’t procrastinate because they know that success is about taking action every single day, not just when you’re in the mood for it. They know how to say no and prioritize what matters most first before anything else gets done so they can enjoy leisure time later in the process (or even during). And perhaps most importantly of all: successful people believe they deserve to be successful.

Successful people believe they deserve to be successful.

Successful people know their value, and they won’t settle for less than what they know they are worth. They are confident in their abilities and willing to put forth the effort necessary to achieve their goals despite setbacks or failures along the way.

Successful people are clear on their vision, mission, and values

Why: A clear vision helps you stay focused on what is most important to you in life. It’s like a compass that guides you through challenges and opportunities by keeping you pointed in the right direction. A strong sense of purpose guides your actions so that they align with the bigger picture of where you want to go in life, rather than just reacting to things as they come up in front of you (or behind).
How: One way I’ve found success at this is by writing down my goals every day for 30 days straight–this forces me into action because once I write something down, there’s no going back! Another method is using an app called “Evernote,” where I can keep all my ideas organized so that when I need them later, all I have to do is look them up again (which saves me tons of time).

Successful people are persistent.

Persistence is a key success trait. Successful people are persistent because they have a positive mindset, and that positive mindset comes from having a clear vision and mission for their lives.

The reason that successful people are persistent is that they know what they want out of life, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to achieve those goals. This type of clarity has two major effects: First, it gives you confidence in yourself as someone who can accomplish anything; second, it makes failure less scary than it might otherwise be because you know where your efforts are going (and why).

Successful people set goals and work toward them every day.

Successful people set goals and work toward them every day. They know that if you don’t have a plan, you’re just going to end up somewhere else.

They also know that the best way to achieve their goals is by setting them in the first place, so they take time out of their busy days (and even weekends) to sit down and map out what they want from life, then figure out how they can go about getting there.

This might sound obvious–and it should be! But it’s surprising how many people make the mistake of forgetting about this important step when it comes time for them to make big decisions or change their lives for the better. In fact, research shows that only 8% of Americans write down their goals at all!

Successful people know how to say no.

When you’re busy and have a lot going on, it’s easy to feel pressured into doing things that don’t align with your values or goals. You may feel like saying “yes” will help build relationships or get more opportunities in the future, but that rarely works out as intended–especially when it comes to saying no. The truth is, there will always be another opportunity; however, if you don’t take care of yourself now by saying no when necessary, then those opportunities may never come around again because your health (mental and physical) will suffer from all of these extra commitments that aren’t serving any purpose other than adding stress into your life!

Successful people are able to identify their strengths and weaknesses, then focus on their strengths.

You can’t become successful if you don’t know what your strengths are. The first step in being able to focus on your strengths is identifying them. Knowing where you excel allows you to focus on those areas rather than wasting time trying to improve in an area where improvement is unlikely or impossible.

Understanding both the things that come naturally to us and those that do not will also help us set realistic goals–not every task requires the same level of effort or skill; some tasks require more effort than others, but as long as they’re achievable within a reasonable timeframe, then they’re worth doing!

Successful people have a positive mindset.

A positive mindset is a choice. It’s about being grateful and optimistic, but it’s also about making time for yourself and your loved ones, setting goals that are achievable, practicing gratitude daily, and surrounding yourself with people who support your goals in life.

A positive mindset helps you be more productive at work because it gives you the energy to focus on what matters most instead of worrying about things outside of your control–or even things that don’t matter at all! A positive mindset allows successful people to do their best work by giving them clarity on what success looks like (and feels like).

A positive mindset helps creative thinkers come up with innovative ideas since they’re thinking outside the box instead of focusing on how hard something might be or how long it might take them to get there; they’ve already accepted those conditions as part-and-parcels with any idea worth pursuing!

Successful people network and get help from others when they need it.

Get help from others. Successful people don’t try to do everything on their own, and neither should you. When you need help with a project or task at work, ask around for suggestions–and be sure not to be too proud or shy about asking for it in the first place!
Give help where you can. If someone else asks for your assistance with something, don’t hesitate to lend a hand (or two). This doesn’t have to mean higher-up employees helping out lower-down ones–it can also mean peers helping each other or peers helping out managers if needed.
Network in person whenever possible; networking online is fine but nothing compares with meeting someone face-to-face over coffee or lunch so long as both parties feel comfortable doing so!

Successful people take risks that push them outside their comfort zones in order to grow.

There’s a reason why so many successful people are risk-takers: it works! Taking risks is a good way to learn, grow and get better at something. It also helps you get out of your comfort zone, which can be extremely beneficial for learning how to fail (and then recover from failure).

The best way to get better at something is to practice it and get feedback on your performance. But how do you know if you’re making progress? If you’re not actively taking risks, it can be hard to tell if your efforts are paying off. Taking risks also helps us learn more about ourselves. When we take a risk and fail, we gain insight into what works for us and what doesn’t. This knowledge can help us make better decisions in the future.

Successful people have a sense of urgency about doing what matters most first every day, then being able to relax later in the process (or enjoy leisure time).

To be successful, it’s essential to set priorities, deadlines, and goals for yourself so that you can accomplish what needs to get done. You also need to set actionable tasks for each project or goal that lead up to accomplishing it by your deadline and make sure they’re all aligned with each other. This will help keep you on track with everything else going on in your life while also allowing room for flexibility when needed–like if something comes up unexpectedly but is still important enough that it needs attention right away! Lastly: scheduling time off would be good too 🙂

Successful people understand that there’s no such thing as a perfect balance between professional life and personal life; instead, they seek ways to maintain balance throughout their lives so they can have a healthy mind, body, and spirit no matter what circumstances arise in either area of their lives.

A common misconception about successful people is that they have the perfect balance between their professional lives and personal lives. While this may be true for some, it’s important to understand that there is no such thing as the perfect balance between professional life and personal life; instead, successful people seek ways to maintain balance throughout their lives so they can have a healthy mind, body, and spirit no matter what circumstances arise in either area of their lives.

Conclusion

So, what does this mean for you? It means that if you want to be successful in your career and life, then you need to start thinking differently about how it all works. You don’t have to live by these rules exactly, but understand that they work for the people who follow them–and be willing to try something new to find out how it might help improve your outlook on life or career path.