Seven things switched on people do (and that you should be doing)
Switched on people are the people who make things happen for themselves. They’re the leaders of industry, the best teachers, the folks with super family lives and it’s not an accident that they hold these positions. They have a bunch of useful habits that you can adopt to propel yourself to similar heights in life: […]
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Andrew Hackett, Transformational trainer at Andrew Hackett
Switched on people are the people who make things happen for
themselves. They’re the leaders of industry, the best teachers, the folks with
super family lives and it’s not an accident that they hold these positions.
They have a bunch of useful habits that you can adopt to propel yourself to
similar heights in life:
Make
Mistakes – you can’t learn if you don’t do things and when you do things;
you make mistakes. The good news? It doesn’t matter. Nobody remembers the
1,000+ times Stephen King’s books were rejected. He might but everybody else
thinks of him as one of the most successful creators ever to have lived.
Reap
Rewards – success is not something to be ashamed of. Switched on people take
a few moments to enjoy their rewards before they turn their hand to the next
thing in life. This gives them a sense of confidence and joy in their life and
it makes tackling new challenges more exciting and interesting.
Evaluate
Their Situation – taking some time out each and every day to work out where
you are, leaves you better equipped to move forward. You can’t get to where
you’re going without making sure that you’re still heading in the right
direction. It’s that simple. Taking time to evaluate your situation gives you
the momentum to succeed.
Rest
Regularly – burned out people can’t serve their own best interest. It’s
really that simple. And while there are a million people out there striving to
prove this wrong, they won’t. You need to take time to relax completely (and to
eat well and to exercise – these things are non-negotiable if you want to stay
the course and you want to enjoy it).
Read
Around – being at the top of your game is a marathon not a sprint. You
can’t stay at the top if you don’t spend some time preparing for the rest of
the race. That means reading, copious amounts of reading. It means not just
reading things that relate to your profession but also about other areas of
expertise. Building bridges between them to become a better leader and a better
all-rounder in business.
Don’t
Give Up – remember Stephen King’s rejection letters? You ought to, we
talked about them 5 points ago. If he’d let somebody
saying “no” put him off – he’d never have gotten published. You cannot win by
giving up. In fact, it’s very common for new business people to quit just
before they would have succeeded. That statistic “9 out of 10 businesses
fail?”, it’s sort of true but only because so many people throw in the towel
rather than staying in the fight. Winners keep fighting.
Challenge
Norms – norms are important. They’re “the way things have always been
done.” And sometimes, they’re wise and valuable and other times? They’re staid,
clunky habits which deter innovation and offer a smart switched on person to
compete against industry pros with decades of experience. Challenge norms but
do it smartly.
Anyone can become a switched-on person. Anyone. It’s not a
question of natural aptitude, but rather of adopting sensible habits and having
the strength of character to persevere with them even when times get tough. You
can do it, the question is, “do you want to?”
Andrew Hackett, Transformational trainer at Andrew Hackett
Andrew Hackett is a best-selling personal development author who has been featured in media outlets such as ABC, CBS, FOX, Business Insider, and the Miami Herald. However, he is best-known for writing his #1 international best-selling seminal work, Free From Fear: Understanding Fear’s Control Over Your Life and Why Loving It Will Set You Free.
After 20+ years in Business Management Consulting, Andrew has turned his attention to the individual behind the success, after realising that everything that happens in our life and in business is a reflection of who we are. Success comes from personal exploration and growth. It can be taught, and it can learnt by anyone.
Andrew believes the world needs a different perspective to awaken us from our Fear driven slumber. That we just need someone to explain Life in a different way.
Andrew welcomes you to that different perspective in his new 5 book series “Fearless” with Holland House Publishing, New York, exploring Unconsciousness, Awakening, Manifestation, Success, and Life Creation.
Andrew has more than 20 years experience helping people think outside their limitations to move beyond their fears so they can accomplish amazing things in their life, business and relationships. Andrew has made a considerable mark on the self-improvement field in Australia and around the world.
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