The concept of success may seem large and overbearing — but when you think about it, it means something different to each and every one of us. What it comes down to at the end of the day is how we visualize a path to success — and what we ultimately do to hold ourselves accountable to that plan.
Nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) explain the habits they’ve put in place that they attribute to their success, and how those practices have gotten them to where they are today.
1. Continuously define success for yourself.
The foundation of this question lies in defining for yourself what success means, and regularly evaluating how you’re doing against your own metrics. For me, it’s based on freedom of my time and how I spend it. When I get to call the shots about when I work, where I work and what I’m doing with my time, that is success to me. — Darrah Brustein, Network Under 40
2. Always continue learning.
I am constantly learning, and a dedication to self-growth is a big aspect of our company culture. No matter how successful you are, don’t grow complacent in your knowledge. Know you can always learn new things and add habits (like reading industry publications) that support that mentality into your routine. — Chuck Cohn, Varsity Tutors
3. Keep your eyes open.
My industry, public relations, is one that moves fast. Tactics, practices and platforms change almost overnight. So I’ve learned to keep my eyes and ears open, not just for the things that are a front and center, but the patterns and ideas gaining popularity behind the scenes. It means I see trends before they happen, giving me a head start…