Citybuzz Marketing: 8 Bad Habits That Could Be Keeping You From Success

 
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Citybuzz Marketing: 8 Bad Habits That Could Be Keeping You From Success

MANCHESTER, UK, March 2014 – The path of success is often littered by our own rubbish, obstacles that we place ourselves. Habits, by definition are behaviors that are so ingrained that we no longer become conscious of them; actions that turn into autopilot. The power of habit is severely under-recognized as driving force toward success.

While there are many people that possess many successful habits, these habits are being undermined by toxic habits - it is taking one step forward but then two steps back. Breaking the bad habit could be the game-changer that you desperately need.

Here are 8 of the worst habits that are holding you back from success:

1. Waiting for the ‘right’ moment

As the Chinese proverb goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Stop waiting for the unicorn and take the bull by the horns now. Any action is better than no action.

2. The approval of others

While it is important to receive validation for your work, constantly seeking that pat on the back from others will get you nowhere. It is nice to receive good comments on your work. But do not mix up what is good for the ego for what is good for your productivity.

3. The need to always be perfect

Perfectionism is crippling. By all means strive for excellence and seek to produce the best product you are able to deliver. But spending far too much time on any task can become detrimental when you have people waiting for you to deliver.

4. Germophobia

It should not only be great leaders that aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty, but anyone striving after success. Getting your hands dirty means engaging in a task that is outside of your responsibility.

Win the respect of others by doing something beyond your duty.

5. Not learning from people ‘less’ than you

Pride is like putting poison into your own glass of water. Great knowledge can come from anyone. But if you simply shut someone off because they do not have a PhD or they are not a CEO, you are potentially robbing yourself of a golden nugget. You never know what kind of experience a person has or who the person may be connected with.

6. Not being vulnerable

It is easy to feel the need to put on a mask in your career, particularly if you are in leadership. No doubt there is a clear line that needs to be drawn between you and those on your team. But you need to take off the iron suit every now and then. Admit to making mistakes, make apologies when you are in the wrong. You will be respected.

7. Too stubborn to let go

While grit, tenacity, and perseverance are all great qualities, they can be crippling when they are directed toward the wrong goal. This is difficult with any project that you have poured your heart and soul into. But if it is not profitable nor bringing you closer to your goal, then you need to recognize when you are being stubborn and let go. Treat any humiliation like water off a duck’s back and direct your energy toward the next project.

8. The contentment plateau

There is a dark side to being satisfied with your work and accomplishments. Being content and comfortable is the enemy of improvement. Take time during your journey to stop and smell the roses, but do not let be left standing there when the roses are long gone. Keep setting the bar higher. Knock down a goal, celebrate it, move on.

Warning: There is a crucial need to break these detrimental habits.If you are suffering from any of these 10 toxic habits, then you need to nip them in the bud today!

For additional information, contact a member of the Citybuzz administration team at contact@citybuzzmarketing.co.uk

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