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Mistake #1 Not defining what “success” means to you

Mistake #1 Not defining what “success” means to you

How will you notice you’ve reached your goal of being successful if you don’t realize what that entails? If you don’t take the time to define what success means for you, then you won’t know what you need to work on every day.

How do you define success? Describe, in detail, your own definition of success, not your friend’s or your parent’s versions.

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Mistake # 5 Settling for a mediocre life

Mistake # 5 Settling for a mediocre life

Settling dooms you to an uneventful and unfulfilled life. People pretend to be happy with their stagnant lives, but inside they’re filled with misery. If you want more out of your life, then you have to go get it.

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Mistake # 3 Not looking for your passion

Mistake # 3 Not looking for your passion

If you don’t give your life a purpose, someone else will, and it won’t be to your benefit. So, think about the hobbies you enjoy (or enjoyed as a child) and...

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Mistake # 4 Not taking responsibility for your life

Mistake # 4 Not taking responsibility for your life

Sure, it’s easier to just sit back and let life fly by, but it’s a sure-fire way to never fulfill your dreams.

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