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What can I do to succeed?
I think it's to start researching, learn about what you want, and take notes. I'd like to know what other things I should add to this list.
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Kevin P’s Answer
Isun, first step to succeed is to understand what success is. You might be looking for things I never did therefore my advice may not be relevant to you. However, there are some things that are very status quo when it comes to success.
Success can be happiness, money, fancy work titles, freedom, or anything in between.
Consistency - in order to be great at something you must build repetition. You must build habits that keep you coming back to the table each and every day.
Persistency - you have to stick with it. And be relent less. Marginally different than consistency. Persistency gets you success, consistency keeps you successful.
How you do anything is how you do everything - the details matter. The small things matter. Do not take short cuts. Appreciate the process. Appreciate the work you put into things in order to see the final product.
Earn it, don’t deserve it - all too often we think the longest tenured employee deserves the promotion. The problem is they don’t earn it. Deserving something is entitlement. You always have to work harder.
And above all, the power of positive thinking gets you further than you can possibly imagine.
Success can be happiness, money, fancy work titles, freedom, or anything in between.
Consistency - in order to be great at something you must build repetition. You must build habits that keep you coming back to the table each and every day.
Persistency - you have to stick with it. And be relent less. Marginally different than consistency. Persistency gets you success, consistency keeps you successful.
How you do anything is how you do everything - the details matter. The small things matter. Do not take short cuts. Appreciate the process. Appreciate the work you put into things in order to see the final product.
Earn it, don’t deserve it - all too often we think the longest tenured employee deserves the promotion. The problem is they don’t earn it. Deserving something is entitlement. You always have to work harder.
And above all, the power of positive thinking gets you further than you can possibly imagine.
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Martha’s Answer
Hello Isun, your question has many aspects to consider.
Firstly, let's define "success" for you. Is it solely about money, and if so, how much do you require? This requires deep thinking, discussions with trusted adults, and researching costs.
However, "success" may also involve meaningful work, time for family and hobbies, supporting a social cause, or leaving a legacy. There's no single correct definition, but there's one for you, which might change over time, and that's okay.
Secondly, while research is good, be mindful of what you want to research. Write down questions to ask others, allowing for deeper conversations and useful information. If a question isn't helpful, rephrase it. Similarly, pay attention to which online search terms yield valuable information and refine them. Your notes might become lengthy, so plan how to organize and store them. A small notebook is portable but less organized, while a Google doc is accessible but limited in format.
In summary, my response isn't about adding items to your list, but enhancing the ones you already have. Good luck!
Think more about what success means to you
Think ahead of time about how to organize your notes
Firstly, let's define "success" for you. Is it solely about money, and if so, how much do you require? This requires deep thinking, discussions with trusted adults, and researching costs.
However, "success" may also involve meaningful work, time for family and hobbies, supporting a social cause, or leaving a legacy. There's no single correct definition, but there's one for you, which might change over time, and that's okay.
Secondly, while research is good, be mindful of what you want to research. Write down questions to ask others, allowing for deeper conversations and useful information. If a question isn't helpful, rephrase it. Similarly, pay attention to which online search terms yield valuable information and refine them. Your notes might become lengthy, so plan how to organize and store them. A small notebook is portable but less organized, while a Google doc is accessible but limited in format.
In summary, my response isn't about adding items to your list, but enhancing the ones you already have. Good luck!
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