Everyone wants to succeed in life, but unfortunately, the ladder of success is never crowded at the top.
There were reportedly 442 billionaires in America in 2013 out of 1,426 people who have earned this amazing distinction around the world.
Looking at the immense success these elite have attained, these questions arise:
What do they know that got them there? How can I achieve the same career success and not fail?
International business mogul Paul LeJoy tells RIZZARR, “To achieve a notable amount of success at anything and certainly a notable measure of wealth, you must become a specialist at what you do. And, you must ‘do what you do‘ better than anyone else. You must become indispensable—the go-to person because your results are superior. In working towards this objective it is important employ a specific combination of essential elements that, combined, will make you a force to be reckoned with.”
Below are eight pitfalls LeJoy notes one should avoid on their quest to become successful.
8 PITFALLS THAT WILL LEAD YOU TO FAILURE
1) Short-sightedness: Every successful person at some point in their lives had a vision for what “could be,” and set out in relentless pursuit of their dream. From Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs and countless success stories in between, visionaries are filled with a passion and purpose that drives them every day. Those who are short-sighted and unmindful of future consequences of their efforts, both the good and the bad, are more likely to fail than those who are thoughtful and perceptive in their approach.
2) Inaction: Have a vision or a goal? The first step is to write that down along with objectives and action steps related thereto. Now you’ve taken initiative, which is the critical first step to achieving success. Post your vision statement in your bedroom, bathroom, office. Share it with others, and also be sure to follow your action steps. By taking these minor steps, you make yourself accountable and become the master of your destiny. Take quantum action and you will surely have a breakthrough. If you don’t do this, you may find contentment with the status-quo and, well, remain there.
3) Contentment: You may have the vision…You may write it down…You may have shared it with others, however, without passion, that vision will likely wither. Passion for what you seek to accomplish should be so noticeable that others can see and feel your drive. The key is to match your vision with something you can be truly passionate about. Something that will keep you engaged every moment of every work day to bring you one step closer to the measure of success that you personally desire. However, if you approach your vision with a lackluster attitude, then you will suffer the inevitable ominous consequences.
LeJoy wrote this book, “It’s Impossible To Be Poor In America,” to emphasize his points even further. Make sure to check it out!
4) Instability: Many have vision and passion, but they lack the self-discipline required to stay on course. The pain of living a life of discipline is less than the pain of regret for what “could have been if.” Those who are self-disciplined motivate themselves to continue with their action steps and persevere amid adversity, asserting sheer willpower over their more base desires and instincts to give up or turn attentions to something more enjoyable in the moment. This requisite self-control will channel emotions, behavior, and desires toward obtaining the reward of success and avoiding the punishment of failure.
5) Doubt: You can have the vision and you can take action to write it down. You may even embellish that vision with passion and be quite disciplined in your approach. However, without the will to endure you may not get too far. Life and work can be hard and even cruel. Remember, the race is not for the swift, but for those who persevere. Instead of allowing doubt to seep in and poison the process, you owe it to yourself to remain confident in your vision and your strategy to get you there. Certainly, you can adapt as needed along the way, but always know that success will ultimately be as result of your faith.
6) Going it Alone: Along your journey towards fulfilling your dreams, you may remember that no one is an island and there’s strength in numbers. A mastermind group, coach or mentor is an excellent way to get motivated. Meeting regularly can be a great boost to your morale and provide new perspectives on your approach. Even the Internet makes it extraordinarily easy to find a coach or mentor as well as to join a mastermind group that can help propel your vision to new heights and facilitate invaluable networking opportunities.
7) Dishonesty: While it sounds cliché, honesty is indeed the best policy in business. Integrity is of paramount importance for those seeking to find and sustain long-term success. True success comes when you are a person of your word, when you have a pure conscience, and when you have not cheated others on your way to the top. Dishonesty has a tendency to sneak back up on you causing far more problems than the risk was work taking in the first place.
8) Arrogance: Humility, like patience, hard work and integrity, is a virtue. So, when you finally reach your destination of success, when your vision becomes a reality, do not forget your humble beginnings and all of those who helped you to get to the top of the hill. Extend an attitude of gratitude and thankfulness. There is no such a thing as a self-made millionaire. People get there because others helped them get there.
As we try to avoid these pitfalls, there is one thing that we must have above all else in order to fulfill our dreams.
So what’s this ultimate key?
LeJoy says it’s vision: “If you have a vision, passion, take action, are determined and disciplined; if you get a coach or mentor; get in the right environment; and are honest and humble you be well positioned to achieve your dream…whatever that may be.”
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