6 signs that you are more successful than you think

In the old definition of success, the successful people were those that earned big salaries, wore very fancy clothes, drove big (and noisy) cars, owned many houses and other material things. Now we know better. Success is not about the things that other people have given you, real success has to do with the power you build in yourself, power that no one conferred on you and no one can take away from you.

Here are 6 signs you that you are more successful than you think

1. You have made a lot of progress

Think about the version of yourself from five years ago. What experience have you collected? What lessons have you learned? If sincerely, you have come a long way, then you are definitely on the right path to success. When you have a vision for your own life and are taking steps towards it, no matter how small the steps are or how long it might take you to reach that vision, you are already successful.

2. You Love to Learn

You are an avid reader, you love to try new things and you do not mind making mistakes. This is because every new journey broadens your horizons and helps you to better understand yourself, others, and the world around you. Mistakes are not failures, they are only more opportunities to learn.

3. You Use Goals as Stepping Stones

We tend to measure success with the big things such as graduating from school, earning our first promotion etc. But it is actually the small, behind-the-scenes goals that lead to the bigger accomplishments, every passed test, every productive work assignment etc. All great successes begin with smaller ones.

4. You Cultivate Good Habits

Aristotle once said “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Reaching goals requires hard work and perseverance. But regardless of where you are trying to go, the right habits are helping you get there.

5. You Strive to Be Emotionally Intelligent

None of us can perfectly control our emotions. But by working to identify your emotions, realizing the major role they play in your life, and using that understanding to inform your decision making, you are vastly more successful than you would be otherwise.

6. You Have Not Given Up

One of the biggest keys to success is persistence. So many people give up right before crossing the finish line, or just before reaching the goal they have invested so much time and effort to achieve. Working tirelessly, day in and out, and being consistent as well, that’s what makes you a success.