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The path to accomplishing <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/14-quotes-to-inspire-you-to-reach-even-your-most-impossible-goals/">your biggest dreams</a> and goals has never been clearer thanks to the plethora of information available. Just because the price of admission to get into the game has decreased, though, doesn’t mean the journey will be a cakewalk—but it’s also not quantum physics. In fact, the difference between getting what you want and falling short is separated by a small gap: your mindset. If you’re looking to become the best version of yourself, you’ll need to implement certain mindset principles.



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Start with these six mindset principles of successful people:



<h3 id="h-1-keep-your-word-to-yourself">1. Keep your word to yourself.</h3>



When you do what you say you’re going to do, you build self-respect and a positive identity. Successful people understand that every time you break the promises you make to yourself, you feed your identity as an impostor and weaken your self-confidence as a person of action.



For example, if you commit to exercising 30 minutes each day, then do it. Regardless of the outcome, <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/rohn-character-is-your-masterpiece-to-build/">your character</a> is being positively molded, and that will generate momentum along your journey.



<h3 id="h-2-use-envy-to-your-advantage">2. Use envy to your advantage.</h3>



Wanting something you don’t currently have is a behavior rooted in your DNA. But just because it’s a normal feeling to have doesn’t mean you can’t control it or leverage it to your benefit. Successful people understand that beneath the layers of envy lies a core need they desire.



Ask yourself why you feel envy. If it’s money, for example, what would that money represent for you? Most often, it’s time and freedom. Once you know the root cause, you can address ways to gain the things you want, like time and freedom, right now while building your dream.



<h3 id="h-3-have-no-self-pity">3. Have no self-pity.</h3>



One of the big differentiators between those who stay the course along the journey of personal growth compared to those who get off track lies within the ability to rebound quickly from setbacks. Successful people understand that life isn’t fair and that they’re not entitled to anything. They also understand that wallowing and making excuses for themselves only zaps their personal power.



When you blame external circumstances, you’re effectively giving your personal power away. The key in life is not what happens to you, but how you react to what happens to you.



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<h3 id="h-4-understand-that-failure-is-feedback">4. Understand that ‘failure’ is feedback.</h3>



<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/why-failure-is-good-for-success/">Failure is about perspective</a>; there is no such thing unless you deem it that. Successful people understand that failure is an illusion created inside their minds, and they perform mental alchemy to construct an empowering reality instead. When successful people chase after a goal, two things can happen: They achieve their desired result or they get feedback.



Falling short of your goal isn’t a failure, it’s a lesson you can use for next time.



<h3 id="h-5-operate-with-an-investor-s-mentality">5. Operate with an investor’s mentality.</h3>



Just as the stock market will experience fluctuations, your personal journey will experience its peaks and valleys. Investors who stay long term with their investments despite this are often rewarded for their patience. This same logic applies to your personal development. Successful people understand that emotions and outcomes rise and fall along the way.



The key is to stay the course and view the journey as a marathon, not a sprint. Operate with an investor’s mentality and delay gratification today for something great tomorrow.



<h3 id="h-6-fixate-on-the-vision-but-be-flexible-on-the-details">6. Fixate on the vision, but be flexible on the details.</h3>



Think of your goals as the destination and the various actions, habits and strategies as your vehicles. Numerous potential vehicles can help you arrive at your desired destination; the key lies in finding the right ones uniquely suited to you. Successful people are stubborn with what they want, but they understand that arriving at the end destination will involve detours and unexpected side roads to explore. What gets you to point A won’t necessarily get you to point B.



As you keep growing and progressing, you need to continually evolve and be open to new ideas. If you don’t or aren’t, then you could miss opportunities and further extend your timeline.



How will you implement these mindset principles in your life?



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If you’re looking to become the best version of yourself, implement these mindset principles when chasing your dreams and goals.

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Julian Hayes II is the founder of The Art of Fitness &amp; Life. He is an author, health and wellness consultant, and speaker operating at the nexus of creativity, health and business. His mission is to help you integrate health and wellness into a life you love while increasing your energy, productivity and performance at work. His book, Body Architect, is a real-world guide designed to help you create a life you love while creating a body you love.

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4 Powerful Questions to Help You Refocus Your Goals

We’re living in the golden age of technology. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/5-ways-to-avoid-social-media-envy">We’re hyper-connected</a> to what everyone else is doing, in addition to facing the normal pressures that society, family, peers and life place on us. With all these factors in the back of our heads, it’s easy to lose track of our own identity.

If you’re not mindful of what and why you’re doing something, then you could end up somewhere far away from where you wanted to be.

This was me when I was living in New York City. I was on the path to becoming a doctor, but in the middle of my first year of med school, I felt something was missing. I realized that I was following a script for what I thought I was supposed to do, not what was fulfilling me.

With this realization, I left school to combine my two passions: health and writing. Many can say, “You should’ve done this from the start,” but forging your own path and <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/19-quotes-about-following-your-passion">following your passion</a> is a lot easier said than done.
Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/5-steps-to-turn-your-passion-into-your-profession">5 Steps to Turn Your Passion Into Your Profession</a>
I couldn’t have done this any sooner because I never took the time to ask myself the right questions.

The quality of your questions triggers their own set of answers. This leads to specific emotions and actions (or inactions on certain things), which become your results. If your questions are limiting, then your results are going to be limiting, too.

Becoming the best version of yourself begins with self-reflection and asking these four powerful questions to get refocused on <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/to-be-successful-focus-on-your-personal-growth">the path to personal growth</a>.
<h2>1. Who do I want to be? </h2>
As I was struggling with the decision to leave school for the unknown path of becoming a writer and wellness consultant, I remembered that my time is finite.

We only have so many days to make our desired impact. Being conscious that your days are finite serves as motivation for focusing on <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-5-simple-steps-to-plan-your-dream-life">what you want out of life</a> and maximizing each moment despite any fear, comparison or expectations of what others think you should be doing.

No matter how overwhelmed and lost you feel, remember that <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/5-ways-successful-people-take-control-of-life">you have complete control</a> over what you do. If you’re doing something that isn’t in alignment with who you are or will cause more regret down the road, map out a plan to work yourself away from that situation and into a more ideal one.

Stay patient and consistent, while remembering that nothing happens overnight.
<h2>2. Why do I want this?</h2>
Take a moment and ask yourself, What do I want out of life and why?

Be careful here, because often, what we want and the reason for it, along with how we view the world, is an internal script programmed into us.

Through the spoken word, the actions we witness and the unique experiences we go through, these internal scripts provide us with the narratives to how we think the world operates and how we think our lives should be.

Are you trying to make your parents proud by chasing a specific career? Is <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/videos/youtube/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others">the comparison game</a> with your peers influencing your decisions in life? Is this life you’re creating actually yours or someone else’s?
Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/if-youre-searching-for-purpose-ask-yourself-these-5-questions">If You’re Searching for Purpose, Ask Yourself These 5 Questions</a>
Some questions to get you started on the right path:
<ul>
 	<li>Does this work align with what provides me joy and give meaning to my life? </li>
 	<li>Does the thought of doing this work inspire me or deflate me? </li>
 	<li>What am I hoping to get from the outside world? </li>
 	<li>How am I hoping to feel on the inside?</li>
</ul>
<h2>3. What’s my health like?</h2>
As a health and wellness consultant, I often see people put their health on the back burner in the name of making more money and chasing career statuses.

When you’re striving to become version 2.0, it’s imperative that you <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/how-to-know-if-youre-healthy-enough">don’t ignore your health</a>. Your health is the cornerstone piece to thriving in all other facets of your life.

With that said, ask yourself, Am I making myself a priority? How do you envision your health? How do you want your body to move? What do you want your body to feel like?

Imagine <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/6-easy-and-tasty-ways-to-eat-healthy">eating healthier</a> and how this habit is improving your energy, thus allowing you to be more productive, land that promotion and build your dream business while having a higher quality of life.
<h2>4. What’s included in my eulogy?</h2>
If you were to die tomorrow, would you be happy and <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/quiz-are-you-satisfied">satisfied with your life</a>?

I know this seems morbid and depressing, but thinking about your eulogy can bring clarity to your life. For my eulogy, I want my character to be of focus, along with the impact I made on people, as opposed to other superficial metrics.

What about you? <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/11-quotes-about-leaving-a-legacy">How do you want to be remembered?</a> What do you want people to say about who you were? How do you want people to feel when they mention your name? When you think about these things, you’re unlocking the best version of yourself because you’re falling into alignment with your true character.

Take 10-15 minutes and write out a brief eulogy, or at least a sheet of character traits and anything else that you want to be remembered for. Let these traits and other things serve as your compass to living each day intentionally.
Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-stop-wishing-for-the-life-you-want">Stop Wishing for the Life You Want</a>

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it can begin right now.

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it can begin right now. | SUCCESS

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A caterpillar doesn’t morph into a butterfly by random chance, nor does a personal transformation randomly occur. Instead, both scenarios happen through a series of meticulous and orderly steps over a period of time.



When I was looking for a personal transformation, I tried various strategies that only led to more stress and worrying. Not seeing any progress, I started to let <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/5-simples-strategies-for-conquering-self-doubt">self-doubt creep into my mind</a>, which led me to become even more unproductive.



Although it seems daunting to think about becoming someone that you’re currently not or <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/22-ways-to-become-a-relentless-learner">learning a skill</a> that seems impossible in this moment, transformations are essential for continual success and growth.



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Much like how a caterpillar must undergo several steps in its metamorphosis, the process of becoming an improved version of yourself in life occurs with these five steps.



<h2 id="h-1-find-your-why">1. Find your why.</h2>



Since the beginning of time, there’s been a thing called the call to action.



Luke Skywalker accepted his call to action, became a Jedi Knight and saved the galaxy. Richard Branson wasn’t pleased with his airline experience and accepted his to call to action to change the way airlines treated people by launching Virgin Atlantic. Steve Jobs accepted his call to change the way we interact with technology and communication through Apple.



<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/how-to-find-your-passion">What about you?</a>



The first step in your journey to transforming is to decide why. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/john-addison-how-to-find-your-why-in-life">Your why ignites your spirits.</a> It gives you the motivation necessary to chase your goal, to go in search of an improved version of yourself.



<h2 id="h-2-get-guidance">2. Get guidance.</h2>



To reach your ultimate goal, you’re going to need directions to avoid getting lost. Without guidance, you can be led astray and off the path that you need to be on—the one that leads to reinvention. And setbacks like that can be demotivating.



Ask for help in becoming who you want to be or getting where you want to go. Save yourself the potential time and heartaches of making the same mistakes as the ones who went before you. Choose from resources like <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/10-ways-to-find-your-ideal-mentor">mentors who have walked the same path</a>, a community who can give support on your journey, or <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-read-all-the-books-to-rise-above-the-ordinary">books that provide timeless wisdom and knowledge</a>.



<h2 id="h-3-leave-your-comfort-zone">3. Leave your comfort zone.</h2>



To start down the path of reinvention requires leaving your comfort zone. Growth doesn’t manifest itself unless you get a little uncomfortable, <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/top-of-mind-6-tips-for-smart-risk-taking">take a few risks</a>, and expand your skills and mindset.



It’s difficult at first, but leaving your comfort zone doesn’t have to mean taking gigantic leaps. Leaving your comfort zone can start with incremental steps and daily improvement. Improving 1 percent each day will have a massive impact months and years down the road if you stay consistent.



Each day, challenge yourself to <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/why-stepping-outside-your-comfort-zone-is-worth-it-even-when-its-uncomfortable">be a little uncomfortable</a> and do the one thing that scares you a little. What’s the worst that can happen? Rejection, embarrassment, someone saying no? Alternatively, what’s the best that could happen? Land a dream job, happiness, more fulfillment?



<h2 id="h-4-trust-the-process">4. Trust the process.</h2>



<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/overnight-success-is-a-myth-here-are-4-ways-to-persist">Overnight success stories are anything but.</a> They only seem to be overnight success stories because we didn’t hear about the years of struggle, or how they were working at their goals long before anyone had a clue who they were.



Personal transformation happens through a process that you can’t rush or skip. At the beginning, <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/how-im-learning-to-brave-the-uncertain-future">there’s a lot of uncertainty</a>. In the middle, it’s messy and things might not be moving in the direction or speed that you want them to. But only at the end does the journey become clear.



Long-term success with your personal transformation comes down to consistency with your daily habits, repetition, time and patience.



<h2 id="h-5-choose-yourself">5. Choose yourself.</h2>



At the end of the day, if you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect others to believe in you? You need to be your biggest fan. Because if you don’t value yourself to the highest degree, who will?



When you’re pursuing your goal and attempting to transform yourself, own it and claim whatever it is that you’re going after. Don’t be afraid to look bad in front of other people. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/how-to-handle-fear-and-failure-like-a-boss">Fear of failure</a> is one of the biggest deterrents, preventing people from chasing their goals and dreams, but failure is only failure when you give up and quit on your dreams.



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Growth isn’t easy, but it’s necessary on your journey to success.

Transformations are essential for continual success and growth.

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5 Must-Do’s for a Successful Personal Transformation

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<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/10-little-things-successful-people-do-differently">Successful people operate differently</a> from the average person—that’s no secret. After all, they didn’t get to their unique positioning in the world by following the same path as everyone else.
Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/13-daily-habits-of-highly-successful-people">13 Daily Habits of Highly Successful People</a>
Although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula for becoming successful, there are specific things to avoid if you want to become a better version of yourself. Here are five of them:
<h2>1. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/stop-making-excuses-for-who-and-where-you-are">Don’t blame others. </a></h2>
Successful people don’t blame others for their problems or issues in life. They recognize that when you blame external elements for your problems, it gives those sources more power while draining power from yourself.

Blaming others doesn’t allow you to take ownership of the events in your life. When you stop directing blame, it forces you to <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/how-to-handle-adversity-dont-whine-dont-complain-dont-make-excuses">take complete responsibility</a>, which helps you realize that you’re the captain of your own life and can steer it in any direction that you desire.
<h2>2. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/4-changes-you-can-make-to-reach-your-full-potential">Don’t resist change.</a></h2>
Successful people realize that change is enviable and required for <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/3-ways-self-improvement-can-change-your-life">consistent self-improvement</a> and betterment of themselves. If you’re not changing and evolving, then you’re heading backward.

I’ve been guilty of this in my life—resisting change and sticking with the status quo just because. I resisted coaching or asking others for help because I was scared of how it would make me look, or that the changes they would recommend would be too difficult to bear. This type of mentality only leads to plateauing in work and life.

<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/top-of-mind-6-ways-to-keep-your-ego-in-check">Let go of any ego</a> or fear that you might have when it comes to changing up your habits and beliefs, because that’s the only way to reach the next level of success in your life.
<h2>3. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/how-to-confront-your-fear-based-thoughts">Don’t let fear stop you.</a></h2>
We all have fears and self-limiting beliefs, but successful people acknowledge theirs and act in spite of them. The biggest difference between the top achievers in the world and those who want to get there but can’t is their belief systems.

Limiting beliefs can manifest from many things, such as family, peers or your everyday environment. Overcoming them starts with replacing I can’t with <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/5-ways-the-power-of-i-can-changes-you">I can in your vocabulary</a>.

Let go of your limiting beliefs and invisible scripts. Take a step back and analyze where those self-limiting beliefs and invisible scripts originated. Are they valid? Do they make sense?
<h2>4. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/how-asking-for-help-is-a-sign-of-strength-and-humility">Don’t be afraid to ask for help.</a></h2>
Many of us pride ourselves on our intellectual capability. But always needing to be right about situations is <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/how-to-keep-your-ego-from-getting-the-best-of-you">an ego problem</a>, one that places a glass ceiling on your potential to grow into your most successful self. And although many of us know a little about a lot of things, we don’t have enough time or mental capacity to reach an expert status in a plethora of subjects. So at times, we all need to reach out to others smarter than us for help.

Successful people realize that no one becomes the best version of himself or herself by trying to be an expert at everything. Instead, they realize that it takes a community to unlock the best version of yourself. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ep-31-the-5-most-common-strengths">Everyone has a strength</a> in something, and if you work together, everyone benefits.
<h2>5. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-dont-wait-until-tomorrow">Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment to take action.</a></h2>
It might sound morbid, but thinking about death and realizing that our time is finite is one of the best ways to propel yourself into greater success.

Successful people realize there is no time greater than the present moment to change trajectory and start marching toward the life and success they envision. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-6-ways-to-act-on-your-ambition">The perfect moment is right now.</a> The world favors those who take imperfect action over those who wait and wait until they deem the moment perfect to take action.

If you keep waiting, then you’ll always have an excuse about why you can’t take action. Waiting for the perfect moment is a fairy tale. <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/the-secret-to-ending-perfection-paralysis">The only place where perfection exists is inside your mind.</a> Once it leaves there, the imperfections of life will take over.

It doesn’t have to be a gigantic leap of action. A small step is just as powerful because you’re sending the message to yourself that this is the time to move forward with the life you want. Seize the moment and realize that no time is better than right now.
Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/12-simple-habits-that-set-ultra-successful-people-apart">12 Simple Habits That Set Ultra-Successful People Apart</a>

No. 1: They don’t blame others for where they’re at.

No. 1: They don’t blame others for where they’re at. | SUCCESS

5 Things Successful People Don’t Do

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One minute it’s there and the next it’s gone.

That was my description of happiness for years. I collected materialistic items and achieved various goals to gain happiness, but <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/the-key-to-your-overall-happiness-is-simple">consistent happiness eluded me</a>.

If we’re not mindful, we can find ourselves overworked, overstressed and, most important, unhappy—all for the pursuit of our dreams and goals.

We all want to live happier lives, but it’s easier said than done.

Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ep-25-secrets-for-a-happy-brain">Secrets for a Happy Brain</a>

Arriving at a crossroads in my life and realizing that accolades, titles and things didn’t lead to lasting happiness, I started reading personal development books at a rapid pace while studying successful people who were consistently happy with their lives.

I realized that happiness doesn’t magically arrive at one moment, nor is it something given to us.

<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/10-science-backed-ways-to-be-happier-right-now">Happiness is something we have to manufacture.</a> These habits aren’t grandiose in scale. Instead, these habits to happiness are simple actions we overlook during our busy days.

Below are five happiness habits that I’ve found all successful people to have.

<h2>1. Successful people love and accept themselves.</h2>

How you treat yourself serves as a barometer for the level of treatment you expect the world to treat you with. The first step to loving yourself is to place a premium on your health.

Successful people recognize that great health encompasses more than just their physical appearance. They understand their <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-emotional-intelligence">mental and emotional well-being</a> plays an integral factor in their happiness.

Success people accept themselves for who they are by monitoring the language of their internal world. They trust themselves and move forward despite the accompanying self-doubt that is often with us when we’re chasing our dreams.

<h2>2. Successful people don’t time travel.</h2>

Successful people realize living in the past only leads to regret and guilt for situations they can’t change. They also recognize that living for the future leads to them placing their present life on pause and <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/9-tips-to-stop-worrying">living in a state of worry</a>.

Successful people recognize the only way to achieve the life, happiness and goals they desire is to focus on the present moment—the only moment in their control.

Each moment you spend time traveling to the past or future is eating away at the potential memories that could be created in this current moment. Don’t cheat your happiness by having your thoughts and emotions elsewhere.

Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/what-successful-people-know-about-the-mind-that-you-dont">What Successful People Know About the Mind That You Don’t</a>

<h2>3. Successful people value experiences over things.</h2>

Living in today’s world, it’s tempting to fall into the trap of wanting more and more. Everywhere we turn, there are messages telling us we need more or that the things we have aren’t enough.

But happiness isn’t something that is going to come from materialistic items, such as cars, gadgets or the size of your house.

Successful people realize that happiness isn’t manifested from job titles and validation from others. Those are all fleeting feelings that will fade away and leave a void.

<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/5-ridiculously-easy-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-feel-happy">Happiness forms through the experiences of our lives.</a> The various experiences that we do have in life help us form an identity and create lasting memories that aren’t replicable or easily bought.

Happiness is doing something that we love and not placing our worth on the outcome nor on the opinions of others.

<h2>4. Successful people are highly selective of the company they keep.</h2>

You become whatever your environment is.

Jim Rohn’s quote, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with” is a principle that all successful people take seriously.

<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/john-c-maxwell-why-you-need-to-surround-yourself-with-like-valued-people">The company you keep is infectious</a> and influences your attitude, mindset and behaviors toward life.

If your environment is positive, ambitious and views life in abundance, that’s what you’re going to be. If it’s the opposite, then expect yourself to be unhappy and not as successful.

<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/content/ep-7-inspire-and-be-inspired">Successful people give their time to people who inspire them</a>, and leave them better and happier than before.

But successful people realize they’re unlikely to avoid all the negative people in their life. However, they can minimize their interactions with them.

<h2>5. Successful people always keep the big picture in mind.</h2>

Successful people don’t let the small and trivial matters of life drain their happiness. They understand that they can’t control everything, and thus won’t allow those situations to occupy precious mental space for more important issues.

They understand that <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/8-ways-successful-people-overcome-setbacks">setbacks are a normal part of the cycle of life</a> and perspective is the key to maintaining happiness during those times.

A powerful question that successful people will ask themselves is, Does this matter in the grand scheme of things?

If not, then they acknowledge the situation for what it is but don’t let it drain them of their happiness.

When you’re trying to become happier, it’s tempting to seek validation from other people or to consume things. But consistent happiness in your life isn’t formed in the external world. Consistent happiness forms from your internal world.

Create a successful life by implementing these five habits; but most important, <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/the-5-key-elements-of-happiness">implement these habits to live a happier life</a>.

Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/what-happy-successful-optimistic-people-know-about-life">What Happy, Successful, Optimistic People Know About Life</a>

Happiness doesn’t magically arrive at one moment. Happiness is something we have to manufacture.

Happiness doesn’t magically arrive at one moment. Happiness is something we have to manufacture. | SUCCESS

5 Happiness Habits of Successful People

5 Happiness Habits of Successful People | SUCCESS

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Growing up playing basketball, my coach would constantly stress the importance of getting off to a great start right from the opening tip. How you start the game often sets the tone for the rest of the game.



Although focusing on an effective start is important, being your best in the fourth quarter and ending the game on a high note is equally as important. We’ve all seen games where everything is looking great until the team unravels in the fourth quarter and loses the game. This goes to show you must play to the final whistle in order to achieve success.



The same philosophy applies to our everyday life.



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/5-daily-habits-of-highly-successful-people">5 Daily Habits of Highly Successful People</a></blockquote>



Establishing <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/7-easy-hacks-for-productive-mornings">good morning habits</a> (i.e. your first quarter) has been well documented. Although it’s great to start the day operating flawlessly on all cylinders, it’s equally as important to end the day with some good evening habits (i.e. your fourth quarter) to set yourself up for success the following day. The actions you take at night will serve as your bridge to success the next day.



A great evening routine not only relaxes you, but also recharges you for the next day so you can show up in an optimum physical, mental and emotional state.



Here are five effective evening habits to set yourself up for success the following day:



<h2 id="h-1-identify-your-three-biggest-rocks-for-tomorrow">1. Identify your three biggest rocks for tomorrow.</h2>



<a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/how-to-eliminate-distractions">The possibility of getting sidetracked</a> from your vision is more likely to happen when you don’t have a plan. Without taking a moment to think about what’s essential, you run the risk of doing busy work instead of effective work.



Identifying your three biggest rocks for the next day allows you to head into the day with clarity, direction and purpose. To determine your biggest rocks, ask yourself, If I don’t get anything else done tomorrow, what are the three biggest and most effective tasks that could move me closer to my goals? Answering this question allows you to take your big goal and break it down into manageable daily tasks, which prevents any potential <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/what-to-do-when-you-feel-overwhelmed">overwhelm from your big goal</a>.



Set a daily alarm to write out your three biggest rocks for the next day before leaving the office.



<h2 id="h-2-move-your-body">2. Move your body. </h2>



Pretend your health is the head of an octopus. Without that head operating efficiently, those tentacles aren’t going to perform to their capabilities. After a hard day at work, exercising removes the clutter in your head, relieves stressors, and thus creates space for new ideas and positive thoughts to flow.



Whether it’s a quick 30-minute gym workout, a mile-run in the park, a relaxing yoga class or even a social activity such as salsa dancing, any type of movement will allow you to experience the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/13/health/endorphins-exercise-cause-happiness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">positive endorphins that exercise provides</a>.



<h2 id="h-3-make-time-for-those-closest-to-you">3. Make time for those closest to you.</h2>



Many of us (myself included) get lost in our work and tend to neglect the people closest to us. One of the best ways to <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/10-science-backed-ways-to-be-happier-right-now">maintain your happiness</a> and recharge after a long day is to dedicate time to your relationships. Relationships are a powerful driving force behind our happiness. Our relationships are important because it’s those people who are our biggest supporters during good and bad times.



Make it a nightly goal to give your uninterrupted attention to those closest to you. The activity doesn’t matter so much as just spending time together.



<h2 id="h-4-educate-yourself">4. Educate yourself.</h2>



To become the most successful version of yourself, build a mindset of continuous learning. What better way to educate yourself than through <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-read-all-the-books-to-rise-above-the-ordinary">the power of books</a>? Reading allows you access to a plethora of the world’s greatest minds who can serve as your virtual mentors.



By reading, you’re not only increasing your intelligence, but you’re also fueling yourself with valuable inspiration to help you continue toward your goals. Inspirational fuel boosts positive thoughts as you sleep and helps you wake up with an optimistic state of mind.



Commit to a nightly reading goal of 30 minutes. Use the experts to propel you to success.



<h2 id="h-5-give-gratitude-and-reflect-on-the-day">5. Give gratitude and reflect on the day.</h2>



As we work toward our goals, it’s easy to get lost in the chase and forget to acknowledge what we already have. Instituting a nightly <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/article/rohn-5-ways-to-be-more-grateful-on-the-daily">gratitude habit</a> keeps you grounded in the present moment while allowing you to stay motivated toward your future goals.



End your day by writing three to four positive things that happened that day.



The fourth quarter is where champions are born. Are you ready?



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">Related: <a href="https://successcom.wpenginepowered.com/blog/5-qualities-you-need-to-reach-your-biggest-goals">5 Qualities You Need to Reach Your Biggest Goals</a></blockquote>

The fourth quarter is where champions are born. Are you ready?

The fourth quarter is where champions are born. Are you ready? | SUCCESS

5 Evening Habits That Will Prepare You for a Day of Success

5 Evening Habits That Will Prepare You for a Day of Success | SUCCESS

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