Tue 11 Jul 2017 07:07

5 Psychological Keys to Success in Business

Everyone talks about success. They say a lot. For a modern businessman success has become a word-signal for the mind – oh, I want to succeed, sure! But what even is success? Few people can immediately answer this question, and to answer correctly.

The thing is that there is no right answer. There is no single, objective concept of success. There is success in understanding that is accepted in a particular society. In a society of financial magnates, success has one definition, in the African tribe it has the other one. In the environment of housewives, and in your own office - there's a difference how people understand it. What definition is wrong? None. That is why there is no universal success. You have a right to seek it in the understanding that is closer to you personally and, if you want and it matters, in the one that society requires.

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What is success for you?

What is success for a European - an entrepreneur, a business owner or a founder of a startup? In most cases, success is an achievement of a goal that was set. If this is a goal to get rich, success is wealth. If the meaning of the goal is in fame, getting this benefit is a success. The most important component of this concept is public recognition. A human is a social being, therefore in his pyramid of needs there is a point of "being accepted." It is important that your success is accepted by others.

The next component is a positive feeling. If you have achieved what you planned, but do not feel satisfaction and positive emotions in connection with this, this is not a success, but an intermediate step - perhaps you did't need it at all?

How to Be Positive in a Stressful Business World

Is there a formula for success? Of course, everything depends on your personal definition of its concept. Psychologists identify several general recommendations that will increase your chances of achieving success in your own understanding of the word. Let's walk this path together!

1. Have a plan

Prepare several types of plans and set several kinds of goals. You, as a businessman, know perfectly well that the path of a thousand steps begins with one small step - and only after making a thousand such small steps, you will come to your goal. Set a long-term goal and plan how to achieve it - many experts recommend to take 5 years as a basis (that's why HRs in companies often asked where do you see yourself after this period of time). Make the next plan for a year. Small plans can be different: for a month or three months, for a week, for a day. Do as you like. Do not throw out the lists with completed items, they will be useful to you for understanding the path you've walked - it perfectly motivates and raises self-esteem. Be sure to set clear deadlines for goal achieving - the brain reacts precisely to such plans!

2. Focus on your main goal

It is too much easy to get distracted from the goal. Moreover, every day each of us has a huge number of distractions, which seriously annoy and can demotivate. Despite any difficulties, imagine that you and your goal is a serious, exciting ... game. You know its rules and intend to become a winner. Go ahead, no matter what, always keep your goal in focus - and you will achieve it. Whichever decision you make, no matter what you do and with whom you communicate, keep your aim in sight. Be consistent, only this will lead you to success.

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3. Maintain a good physical and mental condition

Yes, yes, mental too. Your mood is your choice every day. Do not let any circumstances spoil your psychological condition. Do not let anyone knock you out of the rut. Work on forgiving offenses and calming your negative emotions. Every day, as psychologists say, dress up in happiness - it is always in trend. Take care of your health every day. Drink plenty of water, provide yourself with a quality sleep, exercise, eat right and get rid of bad habits. A healthy body and a healthy spirit are the most important pledge of high efficiency and a good level of energy. And without these factors, success seems to be difficult to achieve.

4. Provide yourself with a supportive network

Work, make friends, communicate with the right people - those who believe in you and help you (even psychologically) to move towards your goal. Get rid of toxic, poisonous people who are demotivating you, pulling you back or infecting you with negative moods. Understand: this does not mean that you use people! But a healthy environment creates a healthy atmosphere. Surround yourself with successful people, you will want to reach out to them and become like them. It's the same for losers - you can help them, but always remember that failure is as contagious as success. Remember what you are aiming for, and what you want to leave. Remember that for good relationships you should not only get energy from people, but also give them that much, or even more.

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5. Consider temporary failures

No man has gone through any path without making mistakes. The ability to accept mistakes, to calmly treat this fact - does not mean negative thinking or a mood for failure at all. Quite the contrary, if you are firmly convinced that everything will be exceptionally good and perfect, you will be very disappointed when you face real life and real business. Be flexible - be able to adjust to the objective reality and adjust your actions. It is much more reasonable, for example, to refuse production of an unsuccessful product in favor of others than to completely close your business at the first failure n sales. Failures are normal satellites of success. It is important to catch your breath after a fall, to get back on your feet and to continue moving the same way. And you will definitely come to success - it is already very close, it's behind that turn. Head up high – and go on!

Business Challenges: Yes, You Can!

© Assiomatica SA

5 Psychological Keys to Success in Business

5 Psychological Keys to Success in Business

Posted on 2017-Jul-11

The thing is that there is no right answer. There is no single, objective concept of success. There is success in understanding that is accepted in a particular society. In a society of financial magnates, success has one definition, in the African tribe it has the other one. In the environment of housewives, and in your own office - there's a difference how people understand it. What definition is wrong? None. That is why there is no universal success. You have a right to seek it in the understanding that is closer to you personally and, if you want and it matters, in the one that society requires.

Why "NO" Is A Key To Success?

What is success for you?

What is success for a European - an entrepreneur, a business owner or a founder of a startup? In most cases, success is an achievement of a goal that was set. If this is a goal to get rich, success is wealth. If the meaning of the goal is in fame, getting this benefit is a success. The most important component of this concept is public recognition. A human is a social being, therefore in his pyramid of needs there is a point of "being accepted." It is important that your success is accepted by others.

The next component is a positive feeling. If you have achieved what you planned, but do not feel satisfaction and positive emotions in connection with this, this is not a success, but an intermediate step - perhaps you did't need it at all?

How to Be Positive in a Stressful Business World

Is there a formula for success? Of course, everything depends on your personal definition of its concept. Psychologists identify several general recommendations that will increase your chances of achieving success in your own understanding of the word. Let's walk this path together!

1. Have a plan

Prepare several types of plans and set several kinds of goals. You, as a businessman, know perfectly well that the path of a thousand steps begins with one small step - and only after making a thousand such small steps, you will come to your goal. Set a long-term goal and plan how to achieve it - many experts recommend to take 5 years as a basis (that's why HRs in companies often asked where do you see yourself after this period of time). Make the next plan for a year. Small plans can be different: for a month or three months, for a week, for a day. Do as you like. Do not throw out the lists with completed items, they will be useful to you for understanding the path you've walked - it perfectly motivates and raises self-esteem. Be sure to set clear deadlines for goal achieving - the brain reacts precisely to such plans!

2. Focus on your main goal

It is too much easy to get distracted from the goal. Moreover, every day each of us has a huge number of distractions, which seriously annoy and can demotivate. Despite any difficulties, imagine that you and your goal is a serious, exciting ... game. You know its rules and intend to become a winner. Go ahead, no matter what, always keep your goal in focus - and you will achieve it. Whichever decision you make, no matter what you do and with whom you communicate, keep your aim in sight. Be consistent, only this will lead you to success.

The Biggest Problems That Small Business May Face

3. Maintain a good physical and mental condition

Yes, yes, mental too. Your mood is your choice every day. Do not let any circumstances spoil your psychological condition. Do not let anyone knock you out of the rut. Work on forgiving offenses and calming your negative emotions. Every day, as psychologists say, dress up in happiness - it is always in trend. Take care of your health every day. Drink plenty of water, provide yourself with a quality sleep, exercise, eat right and get rid of bad habits. A healthy body and a healthy spirit are the most important pledge of high efficiency and a good level of energy. And without these factors, success seems to be difficult to achieve.

4. Provide yourself with a supportive network

Work, make friends, communicate with the right people - those who believe in you and help you (even psychologically) to move towards your goal. Get rid of toxic, poisonous people who are demotivating you, pulling you back or infecting you with negative moods. Understand: this does not mean that you use people! But a healthy environment creates a healthy atmosphere. Surround yourself with successful people, you will want to reach out to them and become like them. It's the same for losers - you can help them, but always remember that failure is as contagious as success. Remember what you are aiming for, and what you want to leave. Remember that for good relationships you should not only get energy from people, but also give them that much, or even more.

Work & Weekend: How to Find a Balance for Success

5. Consider temporary failures

No man has gone through any path without making mistakes. The ability to accept mistakes, to calmly treat this fact - does not mean negative thinking or a mood for failure at all. Quite the contrary, if you are firmly convinced that everything will be exceptionally good and perfect, you will be very disappointed when you face real life and real business. Be flexible - be able to adjust to the objective reality and adjust your actions. It is much more reasonable, for example, to refuse production of an unsuccessful product in favor of others than to completely close your business at the first failure n sales. Failures are normal satellites of success. It is important to catch your breath after a fall, to get back on your feet and to continue moving the same way. And you will definitely come to success - it is already very close, it's behind that turn. Head up high – and go on!

Business Challenges: Yes, You Can!

© Assiomatica SA