What is the most important trait to succeed at any task in life? Is it hard-work,talent or luck? You can increase your chances of cracking the #UPSC exam or any task by learning & unlearning things constantly. Here’s a list of few traits that will help one succeed faster.A thread
1. CLARITY : Be clear about your goal. Know ‘WHY’ you want to pursue something. Introspect your reasons & intent for undertaking a task. Do it because YOU want to. Work with an end goal in mind. Be clear, the rest will follow.
“Clarity affords focus."-Thomas Leonard.
“Clarity affords focus."-Thomas Leonard.
2. PLAN:Make a plan with practical targets & stick to it.Break down each task into smaller micro-targets.This ensures that you don’t get overwhelmed by the big task ahead of you.
“Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”Warren Buffett
“Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”Warren Buffett
3.TAKE ACTION:It isn’t enough to think about what you wish to achieve.Efforts matter.Take deliberate action to achieve your goal. Life rewards the DOERS more than the dreamers.
“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask.Act!Action will delineate and define you.”Thomas Jefferson
“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask.Act!Action will delineate and define you.”Thomas Jefferson
4. CONSISTENCY: Don’t be consistently inconsistent in your plans,words & actions. Be regular: make it a habit. You will see tangible outcomes & sustainable progress sooner.
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.”-Anthony Robbins
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.”-Anthony Robbins
5. BE OPEN & CURIOUS: Learn from others.Don’t be afraid of not knowing things or looking stupid. Ask, be curious. No question is dumb.Find out ‘HOW’ they achieved things. More importantly, learn from their mistakes. Unlearn all the wrong things too. Learn & unlearn - you’ll grow.
6. PERSISTENCE : Don’t give up at the first instance of failure. View temporary setbacks as an opportunity to achieve permanent growth.
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”-Confucius
Do not stop no matter how insurmountable the obstacle may seem.
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”-Confucius
Do not stop no matter how insurmountable the obstacle may seem.
These were a few traits, that if imbibed, will help one grow better, improve & achieve their goals faster. Consciously cultivate them. You will see the difference. We will continue this series in thread 2 on Sunday!
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