5 Things That Prevent You From Succeeding

Have you ever wondered why your dreams are still impossible to achieve? You know you are industrious, yet you feel like lady luck is taking sides, and you're not her favorite. Now, you keep on questioning what went wrong and have probably compared yourself to others your age who are adding more items to their victory list right at this very moment.

So why is it that success is difficult to attain despite the hard work done to grab hold of it? What prevents you from claiming it?

FEAR

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Fear is something natural to humans. But while some run and hide when faced by adversities, others take on the challenge. Does this mean that they are fearless? I doubt that. These people are probably having heart palpitations and shaky knees, but they do not allow their fears to block their path towards their goal.

I'm pretty sure there are times you decline opportunities because you feel like you're not capable of accomplishing it. You're too afraid to take risks and are anxious about what other people might say or think. You tend to see failure as a dead end and overlook the possibility that it may be hiding a secret path - a shortcut to success. Imagine if you raised your hand and explained your ideas during the last meeting? What if you took the risk and accepted that job opportunity? You'll never know the answers to these questions unless you'll have the courage to start taking these paths.

DISTRACTIONS

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Let's say you are confident, smart, talented, and have a goal in mind, yet you still feel stuck. What could be the reason behind this? Oh! You're probably distracted. Distraction comes in many forms and may affect people differently. To make it clear, it's when you want to be the top employee of the month but can't focus on your work because you're fresh from a breakup and does not know how to get over your ex yet. You see, even those who you think are the best in their field can still experience hindrances like this.

Carrying those problems while you're on a mission to reach the summit of victory can slow you down or worst, make you stop in your tracks and head back instead. Taking a rest is fine but doing it for a very long time may make you lose your interest in continuing the journey.

WRONG PRIORITIES

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Another reason that prevents you from being successful is not setting your priorities right. Most people, especially young adults, are so enthusiastic about starting things that they tend to lose sight of their goals. This is apparent with this age group's Y.O.L.O culture and belief that they are too young to get serious in life. Enjoying some stuff is awesome but if this will cause you to get off track, then you should probably reconsider. The key to this is the proper balance between fun and work to make the most out of life and have no regrets in the future.

LACK OF WILL

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The will is the person's driving force. Without this, you will never get far. Having a strong motivation is what makes people bravely face any challenges and stand upright after falling. In becoming successful, you must do everything you can to turn your dreams into reality. The lack of will, however, will easily make you raise the white flag and pack things up. People like this will forever stare at the summit from a distance and would keep on saying they want to reach it but will not take a step forward. There are some though who are motivated at first but will gradually lose their energy as they go along the way. This can be caused by doubts and discouragement due to failures and when this happens, you must review your reasons why you took the road in the first place, or you'll find yourself lost.

CONTENTMENT

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Surprised? Let me explain. A person who is contented in their current position will never find the drive to go in a higher place. These are individuals who are so comfortable with what they have and will usually oppose any changes that will come their way. You are like a plant that has grown cozy in a pot that you refuse to get uprooted and be placed in a larger one. This isn't just about money or career since this is true in many aspects. Though contentment is generally good, this may hinder you in pursuing success. Unless you are ambitious enough to dream and take action, your aspirations will forever be distant.

The road to victory is surely not an easy one. A lot may happen and there will be instances that will make you question your chances of winning the battle. Your dreams are attainable and it's all up to you if you let these hindrances be and prevent you from succeeding.

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