9 Things Successful People Do To Always Get What They Want

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One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was the
decision to take on the job of hosting my own weekly
radio show where I find some of the most successful
people in the world, and bring them on my show to
ask them about what they did to become so successful
in life and business. In this article, I’m going to share
with you some of the key take-aways I’ve picked up
from talking to – and reading about – thought leaders
from various fields about the things successful people
do to always get what they want. Ready to dive in?
Let’s go.

 1. They know what they
want.
The first and most
important thing that
successful people do to
always get what they want
is so simple that most
people totally forget about
it: they figure out what they
actually want. When you
know what you want, you
can get clear about what
you need to do to
actually get what you want.
(If you’re unsure about
what you want in life and business, I’d suggest picking
up some career and self-improvement books to help
you gain some clarity and focus).
2. They’re assertive.
Successful people know that they need to be
both bold and sincere. Balancing these two
characteristics is the essence of assertiveness. Oh,
and by the way – being assertive is not a natural talent
someone is born with. Assertiveness is a learned
skill. And anyone can do it. Including you!
3. They learn.
You may have heard the old saying, “great leaders are
readers”. For the most part, I’d say this is totally true.
Let me give you an example … On my radio show I
regularily ask successful people about their habits
which lead towards success. You want to know
something really neat? Every single one them reads
books. Successful people read and learn as much as
they can about what they want; so that they
can get what they want. If you’re low on time,
subscribe to a book summary site to get the core
concepts of the books in your industry quickly.
4. They make things meaningful.
One of the most powerful things successful people do
to always get what they want is that they make things
meaningful. That is, they ensure that whatever
endeavor they decide to embark upon is meaningful to
them (and not necessarily to anyone else). They know
and understand that it’s only worth it if it matters.
5. They ask.
One big thing that successful people always do in
order to get what they want is this: they ask. Most
people are too shy to ask for what they really want.
Don’t be like most people. Here’s an exercise you can
do to get over it: next time you’re buying something,
regardless of what it is, ask for a discount. Just do it.
The worst case scenario is that you’ll get a chuckle
from the Barrista at Starbucks. The best case scenario
is that you’ll get comfortable with negotiating when it’s
time to buy your next car.
6. They take action.
Insight without action is useless. Successful people
know that in order to always get what they want,
they’ve got to take massive action. One of the most
powerful exercises I’ve ever discovered is this: never
leave the sight of a goal without taking some kind
action towards its achievement. In other words: as
soon as you decide you want something, or as soon as
you set a goal of some kind, do something – anything –
that shifts you closer towards getting it.
7. They use their time wisely.
Have you ever heard of NET time? It stands for “No
Extra Time”. For example: when you’re driving, and
sitting in traffic, are you listening to Mylie Cyrus? Or
are you listening to an audiobook? Successful people
take NET time seriously. Get yourself some audiobook
so you can start listening to the best business and self-
improvement books available – all while you’re on your
way to work in the morning.
8. They choose to lead.
You don’t need to have formal authority to become a
leader. You just need to choose yourself. All successful
people know this. And so should you. Don’t wait for
anyone else to do it, because the truth is, that most
people want to be led anyway. So just step up and
claim authority. Be the leader you wish you always
had.
9. They contribute.
Successful people know that in order to get what they
want, they got to be willing to help other people get
what they want. What happens when you stop doing
your job? What happens when you stop caring about
your school work? What happens when you become
emotionally disconnected from a relationship? You
suffer, that’s what happens. Successful people know
and understand that in order to succeed, they need to
contribute. They need to add value to the lives of
others. They need to do their best, so that they can
become the best.
So, now what?
I hope this article has re-ignited the fire that
you already had within you to be successful at any
endeavor. The reason why I’m stressing the fact that
you’ve already got everything you need to succeed and
get what you want, is because you wouldn’t be reading
this if you weren’t already motivated to be successful.
At the end of the day however, all the insights in the
world are worth absolutely nothing unless you
combine them with action. When it’s all said and done,
it’s totally your decision what you do with this list and
how you apply it to your life and career. But if I may,
here’s what I would suggest you consider as you get
started doing the things to help you succeed:
Review this list of the 9 things successful people do to
always get what they want and then compare it
with where you currently are at each one of these 9
things. Rate yourself in each one of the 9 things.