What is the difference between successful and average? Why do successful people seem more relaxed and less stressed, and yet they accomplish so much more?<\/p>\n
All too often we believe that success comes down to willpower. We are brought up thinking of work as having a direct correlation to success. Therefore, more work equals more success. If someone is doing well, we believe it\u2019s because they have the willpower to do more work. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.\u201d – Warren Buffett. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Think\u00a0<\/span>of willpower as investing in stocks. We all start the day with a certain amount and invest a little in every activity we do. Most people start their day at work investing their willpower into checking emails, constant interruptions, and trying to accomplish a good day’s work. When they get home, they\u2019ve already invested 90% of their willpower to maintain the status quo. There\u2019s only 10% left to invest in getting ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n Your success will ultimately depend on the proportion of your willpower you invest in getting ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n Related:<\/strong> 6 Ridiculous Excuses That Are Holding You Back From Real Estate Success<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The first step in being more successful is defining your success. Where do you want to go and what it will it take to get there? You need a scorecard to compare your daily activities to. You need to be able to ask, \u201cIs this activity going to get to where I want to be, or should I say no?\u201d Only once you have this idea in your mind should you read on. <\/span><\/p>\n Make list of all of the activities you do in an average day. Every one of them. Now, put “+” signs next to the activities that are helping you get to where you need to be. Put a “-” next to the activities that are taking you in the opposite direction. What “-” activities can you say no to so you have more time for the “+” activities? This isn\u2019t an easy task, but that\u2019s why so few people end up successful. <\/span><\/p>\n You have the most willpower in the morning and slowly spend it throughout the day. If you want to learn about real estate investing, get in shape, or do something amazing, start working on it in the morning when willpower is the greatest. Have you ever wondered why most jobs start in the morning? Employers want to maximize your willpower to their benefit. Waking up and doing important tasks in the morning will help you invest more in yourself. Let your job get what\u2019s left over, not your future.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIf you don\u2019t design your own life plan, chances are you\u2019ll fall into someone else\u2019s plan. And guess what they have planed for you? Not much.\u201d –\u00a0Jim Rohn<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Creating Goals is the First Step<\/span><\/h2>\n
Do Your Activities Help or Hurt Your Goals?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Willpower is Strongest\u00a0in the Morning<\/span><\/h2>\n
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