HOW PREPARED ARE YOU FOR SUCCESS?

Success happens when opportunity meets preparation. This quote is simple, but very true. Often times we feel that our career life or business is not working out the way we expect. While the opportunities around us may seem small, it is often these small opportunities that we can build on to a great future.

We are going to reveal to you ten things you can do now and continue to do each day, to help you prepare for opportunities at the workplace and in business.

1.      Dress smart: When you dress well and smartly, it positively influences the way you carry yourself and interact with people. People will always have a good impression of you, when you are always dressed well.

2.      Walk smart: The way in which you walk is a direct reflection of what’s going on inside you. When you speed up your walk, you speed up your thinking style and confidence. The impression it creates is a person with purpose and drive.

3.    Good posture/body language: Your body speaks volumes. 63% of communication is body language; Bad body language/posture can override the meaning of the words you say. Your posture is speaking just as loud to those who are observing you, irrespective of whatever words you utter. If you are happy, confident and prepared your body will show it.

4.      Positive internal message: Your internal dialogue powerfully shapes your self-concept. Whether you believe you can or can’t, either way you are right. Tell yourself how great you are every day and watch how this positively impacts your work attitude.

5.      Appreciation: Take time out every day to identify those things for which you should give gratitude. By doing this, you will realize that you have overlooked a lot of positive things that have happened to you. Count your successes, no matter how little it seems. This feeling will consistently give you the confidence to take on new challenges and the unknown.

6.   Give compliments: Form the habit of acknowledging the positives in you and others. This puts you in a positive mindset that will make you well liked and appreciated, by those around you. When you look out for the best in other people, you are unconsciously bringing out the best in you.

7.  Be visible always: Most people tend to gravitate towards the back row, intentionally keeping themselves out of the lime light. Keep yourself in the limelight and you raise your performance standard and confidence level.

8.      Find your voice: Typically, people shy away from speaking at meetings because they are afraid of coming across negatively. This fear is unfounded and the more you confidently ensure you speak at least once in every meeting , you will become skilled at public speaking and will be confident in your thinking and expressions and thereby admired by your peers.

9.     Know your stuff: Perhaps the most important element that will grow your self-confidence is your ability to be knowledgeable about all the things that concern your job and further, about other critical elements that impact the business. The quickest way of growing this attribute is by taking an interest in your role and the company at large. The impact of this habit is awesome as your self-confidence is boosted tremendously as you find yourself equipped to engage in diverse situations.

10.  Stakes in the ground: Aggressively seek to achieve things as opposed to just being part of things. Be known for providing solutions, not identifying problems. Count the stakes you have put in the ground on your way to success.

One major question you must ask yourself is – “What stakes have I put in the ground” a truthful answer to this question would lead you into the light on your preparedness for career growth and business opportunities.