What’s the secret to success? First, there’s no secret. But those who studied the habits and daily routines of highly successful people identified they often do things that make them more likely to succeed than others who aren’t willing to do those same things. If you aspire to be a highly successful individual, these 12 habits, commitments and rituals are ones some of the world’s most admired achievers do every day.

1. 12 Habits of Highly
Successful People

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Introduction
What’s the secret to success? First, there’s no secret. But those who
studied the habits and daily routines of highly successful people identified
they often do things that make them more likely to succeed than others
who aren’t willing to do those same things.
If you aspire to be a highly successful individual, these 12 habits,
commitments and rituals are ones some of the world’s most admired
achievers do every day.
12 Habits of Highly Successful
People

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To take advantage of the hours before the business day begins, many
high-achievers wake up early - Richard Branson wakes at 5 a.m. and Anna
Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, is on the tennis court by 5:45 a.m.
They use this time to plan their day, exercise or work on personal projects
such as writing a book.
Rise Early

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Successful people exercise not just to keep their bodies in shape and to
have the stamina to tackle all of their commitments, but also because
exercise keeps the brain healthy, reduces stress and helps improve
memory, creativity, and productivity.
Regular exercise also helps ensure a good night's sleep, critical for being
your best self the next day.
Exercise

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From Mark Cuban who says he reads three hours almost every day to
Warren Buffett who reads up to six hours each day, successful people read
to gain critical knowledge that lets them rise above the competition.
All types of books—fiction, non-fiction, biographies, personal
development, business, etc.—are effective.
Read Voraciously

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Successful people focus on their key result areas and allow others to
handle their assigned duties without micromanaging.
They understand what tasks will drive the most results for them and
delegate any other tasks that aren’t important for them to personally do to
others on their team.
Rigorous About
Their To-Do Lists

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Successful people break free of the office walls to gain new perspectives
and get reenergized for the rest of the day.
Whether it’s a brisk walk around the building or just a moment to reflect
on a beautiful day, successful people give their minds and bodies a break
from sitting in front of the computer or in the boardroom.
Take Breaks
Outside The Office

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There are many different ways to leverage journaling to your advantage,
but many successful people use it to plan goals for the day and to reflect
on opportunities for improvement at the end of the day.
Others use journals to write down what they are grateful for.
Journal

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Successful people know that mistakes get them one step closer to
succeeding. They don’t fear failure; in fact, they try to accelerate their
learning experiences by failing early and often. They have an attitude of
never giving up and use failure as an opportunity to learn and become
better the next time around.
Embrace Failure

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Whether it’s the first thing they do each morning or the last thing they do
each day, successful people are consistent in planning their days and
weeks.
Some people use time on Sundays to get organized and set their priorities
for the week. Regardless of the particular routine, successful people create
a plan for success.
Plan to Succeed

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It might be easy to assume successful people work all the time, but in
reality, they do understand the power of a break from work to decompress
and gain perspective to come back to their goals and professional lives
renewed.
Take Vacations

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Successful people are able to take a breath and quiet the noise in order to
be more productive when they return to the task.
This can be as simple as 5 minutes of deep breathing or a more dedicated
meditation practice.
Meditate

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Successful people tend to spend their time with a highly motivated
personal and professional network.
They limit their exposure to negative and toxic people because they believe
you are as successful as the closest people you hang out with.
Spend Time With
Inspiring People

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To maintain their schedule, successful people control when they do certain
activities such as check email only a couple times a day or stay off of social
media except for designated times. They don't react to other's requests;
they plan their day and schedule to prevent interference with their
priorities.
For example, some people have meeting-free days and don't allow
meetings to be scheduled on that day regardless of how much another
person believes it's imperative.
Control Their
Schedule

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Conclusion
These are just 12 of the habits of highly successful people. Rather than try
to adopt each and every one, select just one on the list and commit to
doing it until it becomes a habit. Then, you can add another one to your
repertoire.
What habit, routine or commitment do you believe drives success and
should have a place on our list?

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Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
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© 2017 Bernard Marr , Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
© 2018 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
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Website

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