{"id":55300,"date":"2018-02-11T19:12:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T03:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=55300"},"modified":"2018-02-13T20:08:36","modified_gmt":"2018-02-14T04:08:36","slug":"3-deadly-myths-you-need-to-dismiss-about-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/3-deadly-myths-you-need-to-dismiss-about-success\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Deadly Myths You Need To Dismiss About Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Success for most people is equivalent to money, cars, luxury, and hot chicks.<\/p>\n

Is this definition universal?<\/p>\n

Nope, but it\u2019s widely accepted because the notions above are the most widely accessible set of ideas of a \u2018successful\u2019 life.<\/p>\n

Indeed, success is beyond materialism, lust for authority<\/a>, or the ability to have worldly pleasures at your will. You can shatter the notion, reprogram your brain, and personalize the meaning of the term.<\/p>\n

How?<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve to dig beneath the surface and behold your inner voice. Find work that you genuinely enjoy and put effort into your craft to ensure you stay relevant.<\/p>\n

Besides its definition, today I want to present three myths that hold you back from reaching your potential. Check out if you\u2019re clenching onto any of the myths.<\/p>\n

Myth 1: Hard work guarantees success in any field you choose to pursue<\/h2>\n

Hard work is under your control. It\u2019s internal.<\/p>\n

But the outcome of your efforts is a worldly event.<\/p>\n

You can pray, send out positive vibes to the universe, say aloud positive affirmations, or whatever floats your boat. These might be efficacious in soothing your nerves, but the external factors that determine your success can\u2019t be discounted.<\/p>\n

Maybe the person next in line to you got lucky. Perhaps his natural talent surpasses your fruit of labor. Else, it\u2019s also possible that your timing wasn\u2019t right.<\/p>\n

The truth is, nobody can predict your chances of succeeding despite you giving your best shot (unless you\u2019re into occult sciences).<\/p>\n

We all use tools — believing in \u201ckarma\u201d or the presence of an external force that determines our fate.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential because taking the blame on yourself for all your failures\/successes won’t lead you anywhere. The inner emotional turmoil you will have to go through as a result isn\u2019t simply worth it.<\/p>\n

So don\u2019t doubt your skills and talents – push through your impostor syndrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Go for your dream — all guns blazing! But don\u2019t remain hopeful to stand out as the winner. Do it for the sheer love of your craft. Trust the process.<\/p>\n

Ryan Holiday put it precisely in his book Ego is the Enemy<\/a>, \u201cInstead of pretending that we are living some great story, we must remain focused on the execution\u2014and on executing with excellence. We must shun the false crown and continue working on what got us here.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you adopt the stoic way, you\u2019ll cultivate the mental resilience to jump back from minor setbacks. And create more space for extraordinary moments in your life.<\/p>\n

Myth 2: It\u2019s a level playing field, and you can \u2018make it\u2019 merely by working on your core skill set<\/h2>\n

Look around in these fields: Entertainment. Business. Sports. Politics. Art. Education.<\/p>\n

Nepotism is real. The powerful and influential have it better. Money, coaches, and resources are all tools that will facilitate your success.<\/p>\n

Now, you can choose to complain about the unethical violation and waste your time. Else, satisfice your emotional pain by taking the smarter route and working smartly.<\/p>\n

Analyze and understand the weaknesses that make you inferior to the people that you feel have it easy.<\/p>\n

Do you have the meta-knowledge<\/a> of how your career works?<\/p>\n

Put work to find out information that can give you a competitive advantage in your industry.<\/p>\n

Is there a sub-skill that you lack? If yes, then how can you cultivate it?
\nHow can you get access to the influential insider network of your industry that puts you on the radar for promising opportunities?<\/p>\n

I am not saying you\u2019ll get all the answers, but having a solution-oriented mindset is the best you can do as an outsider.<\/p>\n

Besides working on your core skills, it’s impertinent that you make yourself more marketable. In the digital era, visibility of your work online can reward you with enriching career opportunities.<\/p>\n

For instance, many creative entrepreneurs<\/a> making a living through YouTube while practicing music, drama, and art.<\/p>\n

3. Reverse engineering mega-successful people will provide the \u2018simple steps\u2019 you need to take<\/h2>\n

Listen, mate:<\/p>\n

We\u2019re wired differently. We\u2019re unique creatures with different capacities and inclinations.<\/p>\n

I won\u2019t further it into a “you\u2019re special” self-serving slant.<\/p>\n

Simply put, the accomplishment of desired results isn\u2019t always definable in a template. The world is fast-moving, and none of the industries we work in are composed of static parts.<\/p>\n

Even legitimate \u201cmake money online\u201d courses that provide a blueprint for starting a successful business don\u2019t make a 100{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} promise. Rather, they offer a 30 days money back guarantee (if you aren\u2019t satisfied).<\/p>\n

The wisdom shared in such courses is extraordinary, but only you can find out if the course works for you.<\/p>\n

How?<\/p>\n

By taking action.<\/p>\n

Once you implement the lessons in these courses, you\u2019ll start seeing the practical limitations of time, resources, and skills.<\/p>\n

A retrospective analysis of success paints an inspiring picture. And the adrenaline is what our brains desire. But media houses conveniently ignore the subtle details of advantages and failure that make the narrative uninspiring. It\u2019s called as the survivorship bias<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sure, research on the mega-successful and derive inspiration. But you need not beat yourself if a plan doesn\u2019t work as expected.<\/p>\n

Success is a combination of various moving components (including you). If you can\u2019t get up at 5 am every morning<\/a> that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you can\u2019t achieve desired results.<\/p>\n

If you even fail to put hard work consistently, don\u2019t lose heart. Get back to the drawing board and analyze what worked and didn\u2019t work well for you. Then come back and get that combination right the next time.<\/p>\n

The arguments I make in this article might sound negative and could shatter the conventional wisdom<\/a> that exists regarding personal development. Trust me, though, if you accept them, you can overpower them by looking for solutions (a few of whom I shared in the article).<\/p>\n

Which myth about success was holding you back? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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