How to Achieve Super Success at an Early Age

We’ve all heard of the young prodigies who’ve made it big in their respective fields at an early age.

From tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Evan Spiegel, to business magnates like Richard Branson and Oprah Winfrey, these individuals have achieved an astounding level of success at a young age.

But what sets them apart from the rest of us?

Some might say that these individuals were simply lucky.

But the truth is, there are a few key strategies that they know and utilize that the rest of us are still trying to figure out.

In this article, we look into 3 strategies.

1) Altering your reality

Your reality is based on your perception.

What you believe is possible for yourself is largely determined by what you’ve been exposed to.

For example, a kid from a poor family might think it’s unrealistic to land a job at a company like Microsoft because he hasn’t seen anyone from his background do it. Similarly, a girl from a middle class family might think it’s unrealistic to build a million dollar business because she hasn’t seen anyone from her background do it.

But here’s the thing: you can alter your reality by exposing yourself to more experiences. If you don’t know what it takes to achieve your dream, that dream might seem unrealistic to you. But by taking the time to understand what goes into making that dream a reality, you can start to shift your perception.

One way to do this is by:

• reading books
• listening to podcasts
• consuming information from the people you admire

By immersing yourself in the stories and strategies of successful individuals, you’ll start to think like them. And as you start to adopt their mindset, their reality will become yours.

Another way to alter your reality is by surrounding yourself with people who have achieved the level of success that you desire.

When you’re around individuals who have already made it to where you want to go, you’ll start to see that it’s possible for you too.

You’ll learn from their experiences and strategies, and you’ll be motivated to take action towards your own goals.

2) Pick a Mentor

We’ve all been there. In our 20s, we’re competing to see who can impress others the fastest. We strive to work at prestigious companies or make a high salary, thinking that these are the markers of success. However, the reality is that true success lies in the trajectory of our careers, not just the current position or salary we hold.

As Jeff Bezos said, “I always tell people, if we have a good quarter it’s because of the work we did three, four, and five years ago. It’s not because we did a good job this quarter.”

This holds true for our personal lives as well. While an extra ten or twenty thousand dollars a year may seem significant in the short term, it won’t matter much in the grand scheme of things.

This is where mentorship comes in. A good mentor can shape our career path and provide valuable insights and wisdom.

They can help us set goals and hold us accountable for achieving them. They can also provide tailored advice that will make us better, faster. In the long run, the lessons we learn from a mentor will have a greater impact on our success than a higher pay check.

When considering job opportunities, it’s important to weigh the benefits of a mentor over a higher salary. A mentor can provide invaluable guidance and support, helping us to reach our goals and achieve true success. So next time you’re faced with a decision, remember the power of mentorship and choose wisely.

3) The Pursuit of Passion

We’ve all been told that if we just think hard enough, do enough soul searching, and deliberate long enough, we’ll find our passion and everything else will become clear.

However, this simply isn’t true. Many of us have multiple interests and it can be difficult to figure out how to tie them all together into a career. We may even procrastinate on choosing a direction because we’re afraid of picking the wrong one.

I know I struggled with this early on in my career. I enjoyed writing, reading, researching, creating things, making things more efficient, and solving problems, but I couldn’t figure out which job would tie all of those interests together.

I considered law, engineering, lab research, computer programming, and marketing, but what if I chose one and later realized I hated it and wanted to do something completely different? It was all so confusing.

But here’s the truth: there is no “right” or “wrong” decision.

The key is to pick something that sounds interesting to you and get good at it. Once you become proficient in a field, you’ll likely become passionate about it.

Think about it: when you’re good at something, you feel confident and successful. And when you feel confident and successful, you’re more likely to be passionate about it.

So don’t let the pressure of finding your passion hold you back. Instead, focus on becoming an expert in something that interests you. Once you’ve acquired the skills and knowledge in that field, your passion will follow.

4) Be more risk averse

When we think of successful people, we often imagine them as risk takers, leaping into unknown territory with nothing but hope and a dream. But the reality is, successful people are often much more risk averse than we realize.

It’s true that success often comes with a certain level of risk-taking, but the key is to be strategic about it.

Successful people don’t just make big decisions on a whim, they test and experiment on a micro-level, gathering data and learning as they go. Only when they have a practical guarantee of success do they make the big moves.

This approach may not be as glamorous as the “overnight success” stories we see in the media, but it’s a much safer and more effective way to achieve your goals.

By testing and experimenting on a small scale, you can minimize your risk and increase your chances of success.

So, if you want to be successful, don’t be tempted by the allure of big risks. Instead, focus on finding the most practical way to get to where you want to be.

Test, experiment and gather data before making big decisions, and you’ll be on the road to success in no time.”

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