Success Killers and How to Fix Them

We all have goals and aspirations that we want to achieve in life, yet sometimes it seems like no matter how hard we work, we just can't seem to make progress. This is because there are certain behaviors and habits that can act as "success killers", hindering our ability to achieve success. In this newsletter, we will be discussing some of the most common success killers and how to overcome them. 1. Procrastination: One of the biggest success killers is procrastination. Putting off tasks until the last minute can lead to poor quality work and missed deadlines. To overcome procrastination, it's important to break tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps and set deadlines for each step. Find someone to hold you accountable or hire a coach to do so. 2. Fear of failure: Fear of failure can prevent us from taking risks and trying new things. However, it's important to remember that failure is a natural part of the learning process and can teach us valuable lessons. To overcome fear of failure, it's important to focus on the process rather than the outcome, and to view mistakes as opportunities for growth. This is a BIG problem that I see with many clients when they first begin working with me. It brings such joy to the client and to me when they overcome this behavior. They feel like they had the brake removed and now they can hit the gas and achieve their goals. 3. Negative self-talk: Negative self-talk can be incredibly damaging to our self-esteem and can prevent us from achieving our goals. To overcome negative self-talk, it's important to practice self-compassion and focus on our strengths rather than our weaknesses. This is another BIG problem that I see with many clients when they first begin working with me. This bad habit can be easily overcome when the right tools and strategies are deployed. The strategies are different for each individual which is why I am not giving you a "one size fits all". 4. Lack of focus: Lack of focus can prevent us from making progress towards our goals. To overcome this, it's important to prioritize our tasks and eliminate distractions. Setting specific goals and creating a to-do list can also help us stay focused and on track. 5. Perfectionism: While striving for excellence is important, perfectionism can be a success killer. It can prevent us from taking action and lead to feelings of anxiety and self-doubt. To overcome perfectionism, it's important to focus on progress rather than perfection and to celebrate small wins along the way. Success killers can be incredibly damaging to our ability to achieve our goals. However, by recognizing and overcoming these behaviors and habits, we can increase our chances of success and achieve our full potential. You heard it here first. Be sure to share this newsletter with someone who can use the information. Life is too short not to have a dream job or business. In Gratitude, Paul Source: 911profit.com, 7/15/23.