Developing the proper work habits for success is crucial.

There is a quote that says, First we make our habits, then our habits make us. This is so
true, but it is important to know the right habits to develop.
The habits for success at work have changed a bit from the old days. nowing the right
things to do will help you to climb that ladder to success much faster than your peers.
The Ten !ork "abits to Develop for #uccess
These habits are the same whether you work for yourself or for someone else. They will
help you to stand head and shoulders above the mediocrity of the masses.
"ere are ten work habits for success$
1. Take Initiative
%mployers and clients want people that see a need and meet it. Don&t wait for someone to
tell you what to do. 'e the first to act. !hen you&ve accomplished something meaningful,
drop your boss or client a quick email letting them know. They&ll love you for taking care of
it for them.
2. Be Positive
(ou don&t have to be a yes man, but you should keep your overall attitude positive. )eople
are naturally attracted to optimists. *ompanies want people that see a better future and can
help them get there. Take a positive attitude with you and it will pay off.
3. Make Yourself Indispensable
+s #eth ,odin points out in -inchpin, people that deliver high value are the ones that get
paid the most and receive all the perks. .ake it a habit to constantly look for opportunities
to serve your organi/ation in ways that no else can. 0n short order, you will become
indispensible.
4. Stay Orani!ed
0t is hard to deliver high value if you are disorgani/ed. Find a system that works for you and
use it to keep yourself heading in the right direction. + well1organi/ed to1do list and
calendar are essential to your success.
". #ive More t$an %&pe'ted
0f you do the bare minimum, then you are going to get the bare minimum in return. +lways
give your most valued customers more than they e2pect. ,oing the e2tra mile will get you a
whole crowd of raving fans singing your praises to those that sign your checks.
(. #et )lon *it$ Ot$ers
This was important in indergarten and its still important now. (ou must know how to deal
well with people of every race, religion and ethnic background to thrive in today&s work
environment. +void things like gossiping, temper tantrums, and cliques. ,etting along with
others is an essential element to high achievement.
+. ,eep -p *it$ Te'$noloy
-ike it or not, technology is a big part of today&s workplace. +re you knowledgeable about
the latest software, hardware and online systems in your industry3 0f not, then make it habit
to get current and stay there. This can also be a way to make yourself indispensible.
.. )''ept /$ane
*hange is the new norm in workplaces. !e&ve all heard that change is inevitable, but are
you prepared for the rate of change we are seeing today3 (ou&ve got to be e2tremely fle2ible
so you can roll with the punches. Today&s environment won&t allow you to get comfortable.
The more adaptable you are to knew situations, the better.
0. ,eep People in t$e 1oop
Those you work for want to be informed. There is nothing worse than being blindsided in a
meeting with an issue you don&t know anything about. eeping higher1ups in the loop on
what&s going on will make you a valuable person in their eyes.
12. Be 3idely )vailable
'usiness hours is an obsolete term. The modern world operates 4567. !e all want instant
access and no delays. 'e sure the people you serve know how to get in touch when they
need you. 0f you always answer, but your colleagues do not, then guess who will become the
go1to person.
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+bout a hundred years ago, a man looked at the morning newspaper and to his surprise and
horror, read his name in the obituary column. The news papers had reported the death of the
wrong person by mistake. "is first response was shock. +m 0 here or there3 !hen he
regained his composure, his second thought was to find out what people had said about him.
The obituary read, 8Dynamite ing Dies.8 +nd also 8"e was the merchant of death.8 This
man was the inventor of dynamite and when he read the words 8merchant of death,8 he asked
himself a question, 80s this how 0 am going to be remembered38 "e got in touch with his
feelings and decided that this was not the way he wanted to be remembered. From that day
on, he started working toward peace. "is name was +lfred 9obel and he is remembered
today by the great 9obel )ri/e.
:ust as +lfred 9obel got in touch with his feelings and redefined his values, we should step
back and do the same.
!hat is your legacy3
"ow would you like to be remembered3
!ill you be spoken well of3
!ill you be remembered with love and respect3
!ill you be missed3
3$y are #oals I8portant7 9 Must read
;n the best sunny day, the most powerful magnifying glass will not light paper if you keep
moving the glass. 'ut if you focus and hold it, the paper will light up. That is the power of
concentration.
+ man was traveling and stopped at an intersection. "e asked an elderly man, 8!here does
this road take me38 The elderly person asked, 8!here do you want to go38 The man replied,
80 don<t know.8 The elderly person said, 8Then take any road. !hat difference does it make38
"ow true. !hen we don<t know where we are going, any road will take us there.
#uppose you have all the football eleven players, enthusiastically ready to play the game, all
charged up, and then someone took the goal post away. !hat would happen to the game3
There is nothing left. "ow do you keep score3 "ow do you know you have arrived3
%nt$usias8 *it$out dire'tion is like *ildfire and leads to frustration. ,oals give a sense
of direction. !ould you sit in a train or a plane without knowing where it was going3 The
obvious answer is no. Then why do people go through life without having any goals3