We all make new resolutions when the new year comes around. From travelling to a new place to learning a different language, quitting smoking, exercising, eating healthier, staying in touch with friends and family more often, etc. From life-changing resolutions to something seemingly insignificant, we are all "been there, done that!" But honestly speaking, how many of those resolutions actually come true?
Have you ever tried to google 'what habits lead to success?' or enthusiastic read articles titled 'X secrets of successful people'? Don’t we all want to know what makes great leaders outstanding, entrepreneurs confident, or executive coaches inspiring?
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What are your daily habits?
Too often, we act on impulse. Then, we let our emotions and irrationalities take over. We use different excuses for our postponements. Somehow, we choose to lie on the couch instead of going for a walk and enjoy the beautiful sunset outside because "We're tired! We can do it tomorrow." Before we knew it, we found ourselves standing right where we were before - at the starting line.
Our Founder and CEO, Rick Yvanovich, admitted in his latest book 'Habits of Success: What top entrepreneurs routinely do in business and in life', which he collaborated with 40 other CEO authors: "You can't stop a harmful habit. It's nearly impossible". Indeed, he must have tried 1,000 times before he succeeded on quitting smoking cold turkey. Rick was also a workaholic. The concepts like 'self-help books' and the impact of the right mindset were not a part of his vocabulary.
The road was long, and the challenge was tough, but Rick did succeed. Rick's journey begins with a spark and a catalyst, which then turns into changes in habits and an endless number of lessons.
Remember, smoking, hitting the snooze buttons, slouching, not exercising are also habits, but they are on the other end of the spectrum. Whether to make a daily habit a good one or not, it is your choice.
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What makes them a habit is that they are a part of who we are and how we behave.
If you are looking for inspirations to develop a new routine to get through the current ongoing pandemic, start with this book - 'Habits of Success: What top entrepreneurs routinely do in business and in life', a collection of impactful yet short, and easy to digest stories that let us explore a snippet of the daily lives of leading CEOs.
The book allows you to explore the different perspectives on the topic of habits. There is a story for you, me, for anyone who is looking for something new. Act now!
About the book “Habits of Success”
'Habits of Success: What Top Entrepreneurs Routinely Do in Business and in Life' is an anthology that draws wisdom from over forty exceptional leaders, CEOs, Coaches, and world-changers to present you with a multitude of perceptions on daily habits and a variety of methods, planning, embracing to adopt habits and thrive.
'Habits of Success: What Top Entrepreneurs Routinely Do in Business and in Life' is available via Amazon in Kindle format. Get your copy today!