Are you longing for more success in your life?  Do you sometimes wonder why other people get ahead while you seem to be standing still?  Are you doing everything right yet getting nowhere?

There is a secret that high achievers seem to come by naturally that, if you implement it, will serve you just as well as it does them.  Are you ready? Here it is:  Do more.  Go the extra mile.  Find out what others (your customers/clients/boss) want and find a way to exceed their expectations.  Do this consistently and success must follow. 

First, let’s discuss why this is so because it’s a multi-faceted phenomenon. 

1. People who work harder and go that extra mile will in one way, shape, or form make more money.  Whether it’s from overtime or a raise in recognition of a job well-done or moving up the corporate ladder, if you perform extra duties with the right attitude, more cash will come your way.  Now, if that’s the be-all, end-all, of your goals, you might be set, but most people want more.  Okay, read on . . .
    
2. People who work harder often perform more, which often causes them to experience greater setbacks.  Even though it may seem like a slap in the face, overcoming obstacles develops self-esteem.  When you fail miserably and live to tell about it, you learn to take greater risks.  You become unstoppable.  High achievers are persistent.
    
3. People who work harder and focus on results become self-reliant.  After all, there aren’t many employees willing to burn the midnight oil.  An entrepreneurial spirit, (remember, We are All Self-Employed), goes a long way and most high achievers end up working for themselves, by themselves.  Get used to it; it’s worth it.�
    
4. People who work harder and exceed others’ expectations become more influential with everyone around them.  Think about it.  Proving yourself as someone who can be depended upon to deliver is one of the best “favors” you can do for people.�
    
5. People who work harder and go the extra mile develop enthusiasm.  Enthusiasm for life is one of the hallmarks of high achievers.

Now, if you’re sitting there thinking, “Well, all of those qualities are great, but if I had more self-confidence, money, and enthusiasm, I would do more,” you need to realize that high achievement is a cycle – doing more, finding your own methods if necessary, will feed into these other traits, which will then feed back into doing more.  You might have to develop a little faith at first, but if you take a look around and be honest with yourself, you’ll begin to see that what I’m saying is true.  Recall or observe the last three people who were promoted within your circle.  Why were they chosen? 

Act like the person you want to be and you will become that person.

Worried that others will read this article and beat you to it?  Don’t worry.  “It’s never crowded along the extra mile.” –Dr. Wayne Dyer

We’ll be discussing this in greater length at the Conscious Creation Retreat; I hope to see you there!

In the meantime, here are a couple of tools to help you get on the path to becoming a high achiever:

Wake Up and Create the Life You Want:  A Guide to Self-Empowerment

Eliminate Clutter and Organize Your Life E-book

Until next time,

Live joyfully!

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