Elevating Excellence: Successful Habits Fuels Successful Careers
Graham Townley
Founder at Recruitment Evangelists | Co-Founder at Weller & Townley Executive Search | CIPD Associate (Level 5) | CIPD Level 7 (in training) | Hiring across the UK, Middle East, Asia, Europe and USA
When we achieve our goals and meet our expectations, it's like a surge of positive energy propelling us forward.
Psychologists have a term for this: 'positive reinforcement'.
It's the concept that when we receive rewards for doing something good or valuable, we are more likely to continue those actions.
The intrinsic connection between success and motivation is undeniable, and it plays a crucial role in shaping our habits and driving us towards greater achievements.
Positive Reinforcement Builds Good Habits
When you find yourself succeeding, whether in your personal or professional life, it's a clear indicator that you are on the right track.
These successes serve as proof that the habits and actions you've been practicing are effective. It's a validation that you're doing something right.
In essence, your success becomes a powerful motivator to keep doing what you're doing.
Habits, whether good or bad, are formed through repetition. Positive reinforcement ensures that good habits not only stick but also strengthen.
As you review the habits that led to your success, you reinforce them in your daily routine, making them an integral part of your life.
The act of revisiting your successful actions reminds you of their importance and encourages you to keep practicing them.
On the flip side, reviewing your habits in the context of success may also reveal counterproductive behaviors.
You might discover that certain habits are inhibiting your progress or realise that you've abandoned once-effective routines.
Recognising these negative patterns is the first step towards positive change. It's an opportunity to replace harmful habits with beneficial ones and to regain control over your actions.
Remember, discipline is the key to reshaping your habits.
Positive Reinforcement Creates Energy for More Achievement
Success isn't just a 'pat on the back'; it's a source of tremendous drive.
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Knowing that your efforts are paying off creates a surplus of energy that propels you to do more.
'This energy' isn't fleeting; it's the kind that sustains you over the long haul. It transforms mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for growth.
Consider the difference between waking up when you know you're falling short of your potential and waking up with a burning desire to make progress toward your dreams.
The former feels like a chore, a struggle against inertia. The latter is an exhilarating experience.
Positive reinforcement from past successes is like a daily dose of motivation. It turns the act of waking up into a proactive pursuit of your goals.
The Snowball Effect
Success doesn't exist in isolation. It's a catalyst for more success. It sets in motion a snowball effect, where one achievement leads to another and another.
The disciplines and routines that were initially challenging become an integral part of 'your philosophy'.
They evolve from being the stepping stones that got you started to the pillars that keep you going.
Bringing it all together
Success and positive reinforcement are inseparable partners on the journey to personal and professional growth.
The rewards of success build good habits by validating the effectiveness of your actions.
They also offer a chance to identify and eliminate detrimental habits.
Furthermore, success creates a reservoir of energy that fuels your drive to achieve more, turning everyday tasks into exciting opportunities.
The snowball effect of success ensures that as you achieve one goal, you're propelled toward another, forging a path of continuous improvement.
In essence, success begets success, and it's the driving force that propels us toward our career and personal goals in life.
Embrace it, nurture it, and let it lead you to the heights of your full potential.
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Most of the time it’s our own mindset that leads to better productivity. Waking up in the morning with a thirst for progress will lead to a much better day than waking up with intentions to just get tasks done.?