Simple Steps to Success

Success in itself isn’t easy, but there are simple things you can do daily that will help make the road to success a journey worth taking. These aren’t all of them, and maybe they aren’t even the most important, but in my experience, they are effective. Enjoy J

C O U R A G E
Let’s all be honest; change is scary! No matter how much you want something, taking those first few steps can be terrifying! The courage to face not only our adversities but also our dreams is essential to our success! So many people fail in life not because of the things they encounter but the things they refuse to face. Look up, take heart! Be bold and face the future with courage and poise! What do you have to lose?

C O N S I S T A N C Y

We often get started, but how often do we finish? We can do something, anything, even MULTIPLE things really well here and there, but what about those things that you do continually and consistently? What does that look like? What does it look like to start the things that matter and keep them going? Consistency is fundamental characteristic to success that many of us are lacking. Keeping a routine takes self- control, a mental muscle not many of us are fond of flexing. It can be challenging at first, but if you keep at it you’ll be stronger, more confident and more likely to continue. I’ve heard it said ‘practice makes permanent’. What will you allow to become permanent in your life? A pattern of excuses or a lifestyle of consistency where it matters?

C O L L A B O R A T I O N

The road to success may be narrow but it doesn’t need to be lonely. Life is so much better as a collaboration rather than a competition. It’s OK to ask for help! It’s OK to reach out for support! It’s OK to admit you can’t carry the weight of life alone, you weren’t suppose to! Whether it’s your friends, family, spouse or colleges, learn to lean in for help rather than rejecting it. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of maturity. Only a fool thinks they know everything, all the time!

C O M P A S S I O N

Be nice. Be nice to yourself and be nice to others. Not everyday is going to look and feel the great. Sometimes you’re going to do awesome, and other days you’ll feel like you’re barely getting by. The important part is that you keep going. Keep trying and keep pushing. Never let your fears outweigh your hope. You can do this! You will make it! Celebrate your successes but be compassionate in your failures. It’s never ok to be your own worst enemy. Be kind to yourself and when you feel the frustrations within your rising, be kind to those around you. Just because things are out of control doesn’t mean your attitude has to be. There’s nothing more courageous than a kind heart in the middle of a messy situation.