This article was co-authored by Lauren Krasny. Lauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
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While there is no single secret to success, successful people do have many traits and habits in common with one another. Emulating the habits of successful people, and theorizing how to be more productive in your own life, can help you become successful in whatever you pursue.
Here are 16 tips and suggestions to help get you on your way.
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- QuestionHow can I get successful fast?Lauren KrasnyLauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Executive, Strategic, & Personal CoachTake a step back once a week or once a month to reflect on what is and isn't working for you.
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To be more successful, come up with a plan so you can easily see and accomplish the tasks you need to get done. For example, if you want to get a promotion at work, you can plan to complete your tasks earlier than the deadline and pursue additional professional training. While you create this plan, think of any potential obstacles so you can be proactive and avoid them ahead of time if possible. Like with the promotion example, arriving late could hurt your chances of success, so you can set an alarm to ensure you're always at work on time. With a plan in hand, you can figure out how you should invest your time and energy in order to achieve your goals. It’s normal to experience some setbacks throughout life, and if that happens to you, take the time to learn from your failures so you can make better choices in the future. For more help from our co-author, including how to nurture positive relationships with other successful people, read on!
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