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5 Keys to Success:
Success is hard to define. Each one of us has to individually define success for ourselves – what it means, how we are going to get there, and what are the sacrifices we are willing to make in order to get there. There is no one definition of success. It is highly individualistic, however, it is very much possible to identify certain keys to success.
Irrespective of your goals and desires, to be able to succeed at something a few important things are needed. To begin with, the most important quality one has to possess in order to succeed is the ability to endure momentary pain for long term gain. It is next to impossible to succeed without going through some pain to get there. If we are not willing to endure the pain, success is simply left to chance.
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is crucial to succeed. It is very easy to become overwhelmed if you are not sure about your strengths and weaknesses. Knowing them will help you to stay focussed and deal with challenges.
Not giving up easily is another important skill that leads to success. More often than not we give up too easily. Pushing a little harder, holding on longer, and not giving up easily is one of the most important qualities one has to possess in order to succeed.
Having a long term approach is another important skill that leads to success. Too often, we are far too short sighted. We get fixated on the immediate to forget the ultimate goal. Having a long term approach to things helps to keep things in perspective.
Above all, it is important to have a positive frame of mind. It is very easy to get bogged down by situations and get into a negative state of mind. Negativity is the worst enemy of successes. Learning to control your state of mind, and moving away from negative thoughts is perhaps the most important quality that leads to success.
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