Propel Yourself to Success

Whether you’re starting a new job or starting your first job, success may seem a long way up the ladder. Perhaps you are many rungs down on the corporate hierarchy. Perhaps your job keeps you far from the company’s most powerful players. You may believe success in your job is a far off dream.

I recently wrote about how thinking like a leader will change your perspective, propelling you to success. This is a great quality to have throughout your career. But if you’re starting something new, there are things you can do – right now – to begin your climb. While your current job may not be considered a power position, you can begin to move yourself in that direction, building the habits and attitudes that will propel you forward. Even if you are in the most entry-level of positions, your success strategy can begin today.

Try these strategies:

1. Collect small successes. The trick to beginning your upward climb is to foster a habit of success. You may feel you are too far down in the corporate ranking to rack up successes, but that’s not so. Set the goals yourself. Set small ones so that you achieve them routinely and establish a pattern of success in your experience. This is a habit you can foster now.
2. Set stretch goals. Even as you set your achievable early goals, be sure to also set ones far above your reach. While you may feel they are far off, these stretch goals will serve to inspire you as you make your small steps upward.
3. Use visualization. Great athletes use this technique to achieve their goals. Visualize your achievements – great and small. Keep the vision in your head as you work. These will help you to stay on track and not lose faith in your ultimate success.

How will you propel yourself to success?