Habit #9: Serve Others
In his book Secrets of Closing the Sale, one of my heroes, Zig Ziglar, says: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” If you serve other people, it eventually comes back to you. Now, you might be thinking, Ken, that’s shallow. Is it really serving if I’m hoping to get something in return? Hang on. I’m not saying you should manipulate people into giving you what you want. I’m suggesting that you should make serving others a daily practice. And I’m not just talking about serving your boss and your coworkers, but also your friends, your family, the disgruntled employees at the grocery store—you name it. In fact, the world’s best leaders are the ones who lead by serving. The way to become successful is not to push and claw your way to the top, but to have an attitude of humility and put others before yourself. Trust me—people will remember that in the future.
Habit #10: Reflect at the end of the Day
When you’re making progress in your career, it’s encouraging to record that progress. Take some time at the end of the day to reflect on what you did, even if it feels like you only took one small step forward. Those small steps lead to big victories. Journaling can be a fun, no-pressure way to reflect on your day and get all of your thoughts and ideas down on paper. Many studies have found that journaling boosts your mental health by helping you cope with anxiety, stress and depression. Not into journaling? Try writing down just one sentence about your day, keeping track of goals you accomplished, or storing all your completed to-do lists in one place. And don’t forget about the art of gratitude. Jotting down at least three things you’re grateful for each day can really help you stay motivated and keep everything in perspective.
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