It takes great effort to make things happen towards your goals. Sometimes, it happens in your favor and sometimes, it works against you.
The most important thing that matters is how you respond. Do you have the discipline to see it through, or will you remain lazy, hoping it will relieve you of that responsibility?
Making progress is the way forward to success, but you must have the right strategies in place. Here are 3 habits to help you towards making progress.
1. Keep Your Focus
Distractions are at work, 24/7 all around you. The news, social media, friendly gossip – it’s all there, waiting to steal your attention.
There’s no doubt that it can be difficult to look the other away when a train wreck is happening right in front of you (metaphorically). The more productive thing to do would be to keep your focus.
Stare straight ahead and continue forward. Your progress depends on your consistent effort and persistence. If you take your eyes off the prize, you’ll end up where the distraction wants you to be – nowhere.
Hold your concentration. See past those attention hoarders. The outcome to your goal is worth fighting for. Recognize the distractions, but always keep your focus.
2. Take Responsibility
Your decisions will direct the path of your life. Even when unexpected things happen, it’s still your job to adapt, adjust and keep moving.
Personal responsibility is hard for some people, but in the end, it’s worth having control over your own destiny. You can decide if you’re going to be stagnant, or be resourceful. Blaming someone else for your downfall won’t make it any easier. You still have to make the choice to get up and make the necessary changes.
Giving people power over your decisions and choices will only create the type of person they want you to be. Start thinking for yourself. Have your own opinion and theory about things, even if it doesn’t align with the masses. At least you know where you’re going and can change course whenever you feel the need.
3. Create Your Own Privilege
Do it yourself. Become self-reliant. Depend on no one.
You may see others who have privilege or a greater advantage than you, but insulting them won’t help your situation. Instead of giving in to the victim mentality and expecting someone to give it to you, start doing something for yourself.
There are parents who provide trust funds and inheritance for their children. Instead of being jealous, do the same for your kids. Start now and create generational wealth for your family. It doesn’t always take a winning lottery number or a stroke of luck to make a ton of money.
Realize that no one owes you anything, but you do owe it to yourself to make a way for your future heirs. Don’t get stuck just because someone else is already successful at it. Be the example that you wish you had and make it better for your family by creating your own privilege.
Progress Leads To Success
In the end, it all depends on how you respond to different situations and obstacles, the choices you make and how you prepare yourself for the future.
The biggest reward is being able to get through the journey. Keep making progress with these 3 habits and in no time, you will begin to grow into your greatness!
#BeGoalden