There's a myth that successful businesses were built by just one individual. That couldn't be further from the truth. Jobs, Gates, and Zuckerberg all had assistance from Wozniak, Allen, and Saverin.

18. You Think You Can Do Everything On Your Own

Even if it's celebrating a small victory, like getting the contact information of a potential client, you need to find ways that will give your confidence a boost.It usually takes effort and doing the hard work that give actual better self-esteem.

7. You Don‘t Believe in Yourself

Be a connector and someone who includes everyone no matter who they are. Don't be someone who excludes a person that is different or unusual. You never know when that person will be the one you need or the one who needs you - and you can do some good for someone.

24. You Don't Network

You're not owed anything. If you want something badly, you're going to have to go out there and earn it.

8. You Feel Entitled

"Every single successful person works their butts off to get where they are. It's ok to be lazy if you want to. Just admit it. But don't whine about not being rich and successful, okay?"It might also be procrastination that is all in your head. Use Deepstash to learn more and start working on it.

1. You‘re Lazy

You'll notice that there's a common theme with successful people. They act on their dreams.Instead of only dreaming and overanalyzing - they start laying the groundwork.

3. You Get Stuck in Your Head

Engaging your customers and influencers is important, but you don't need to spend every free moment on social media.Develop a strategy for social media use and stick to it. Be cautious of not spending more time than is neccsary.

4. You‘re Spending Too Much Time on Social Media. 

Start with being a small planner and a small list maker. One goal and one thing on the list at a time is fine

15. You Haven't Established Goals

Successful individuals are always looking for ways to enhance their lives by learning new information or skills.Be interested in things that others are doing.

23. You Aren‘t Constantly Learning

You'll never be able to grow and develop if you stay in one place.

10. You Stay in Your Comfort Zone

The most successful entrepreneurs and business owners aren't fixated on money. They are focused on a making a great product first.

12. You Focus Too Much on Money

Invest in time management and time tracking tools to discover how productive your days really are so that you can make the appropriate changes.

11. You're Not As Productive As You Could Be

Work on a becoming a positive thinker by surrounding yourself with positive people and becoming more aware of your self-talk.

14. You‘re a Negative Thinker

The thing is, success doesn't come easy. It's a part of the journey. Just because things aren't going your way right now doesn't mean that you should give-up on your hopes and dreams. Baby steps.

17. You Give Up Too Easily

I mentioned earlier that you shouldn't give up too early. But, you also need to be aware of when it's time to let go.

25. You Don't Know When to Let Go

Knowing who you are and what skills you have, will guide you to success. What are your likes and dislikes? Start noticing.

16. You Don't Know Who You Are

If you're spending too much money in contrast to what you're bringing, then how can you expect to pay your bills and set money aside for emergencies or retirement?

19. You Haven't Managed Your Money Properly

Have big enough dreams that will take you years ahead into the future.

21. You Think Too Small

Sometimes there are certain situations or challenges that are completely out of your control (such as the power going out on your block) that can prevent you from being as successful as you otherwise might be. But, there's also the possibility that you're holding yourself back because of one of the following twenty-five reasons.

What is holding you back?

Stop wasting your time asking why other people are successful and you're not.Everyone get to take their turn at hardship. Maybe it's your turn. Instead of complaining, make a positive change that will help you pull out of your slump and find success.

2. You Keep Asking "Why Not Me?"

When you're more concerned about what's trending on social media, as opposed to following up with a lead that has the potential to make some cash, then that's a problem.

9. You Obsess Over Things That Aren't Important

One foot in front of the other, on a daily and consistent basis helps. Timing yourself and doing solid good work and then you're finished works pretty well, too.

20. You're a Perfectionist

Without passion, you won't stay inspired and motivated - especially when times get tough.

13. You're Not Passionate

Remember, success never happens overnight, and anything that is really worth doing takes time and effort.Look at your unfinished projects an think where you would have been if you have completed them.

5. You Never Finish What Your Start

Whether you're a freelance writer or owner of an eCommerce site that sells basketball shoes, you'll never be successful if you believe that you're not actually a business.

6. You Don‘t Think a Business

I'm guessing that you're holding yourself back because of one of the following reasons.

13. You're Not Passionate

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Steve Job's effectiveness boiled down to this: