3 Things You Need to Let Go of to Succeed in Your Career

Hey, you all. I went on a weekend vacation so my Saturday post has been moved to today! Today, I bring to you the first of what I hope will be a helpful series to both you and me: “Things You Need to Let Go of in order to...” . Let’s just dig right into it.

Success is not easy to come by. Ask any highly successful person. It takes a huge amount of work and dedication. From success in marriage, to business, or to academics; a lot goes into it. In terms of our careers, there are usually so many obstacles that need to be overcome, mistakes that are made, and time that elapses before we are able to be completely satisfied with our good work. So, knowing that success is not so easy to come by, why would you make it even harder to attain by holding onto toxic mentalities, habits, and people? Here are 3 Things You Need to Let Go of to Succeed in Your Career:

1. The feeling that you don’t have what it takes: We all feel a little insecure about our abilities when we are faced with the option of taking on a risk or challenge. Nevertheless, you dare not let that stop you from reaching your fullest potential. Think about it: when you were underwhelmed in your job or classes, you probably thought a lot about how you should be promoted or how you can’t wait to get into your dream university and learn higher-level concepts. You probably daydreamed about how much you have to offer and how well you would do. So, now that the opportunity is here, where did that confidence go? Your dream has been actualized! Not a lot of people get to say that. Do not be afraid to step up and grab that opportunity. Your skill set and intelligence has only improved with everyday that goes by. Technically, you’re more ready to take a leap of faith now than you were before when you were daydreaming. Just do it! 
2. Relationships with people who don’t really want you to succeed: I do not care if it’s your boyfriend or your best friend of 10 years: if the person does not have a genuine desire to see the best happen for you, they do not love you the way you may think they do. It’s as simple as that. Whenever you share good news with someone who truly wants you to do well, they should be just as happy if not happier than you are yourself to see you prospering. They should pray with you, have constructive criticism, and help you when you need them most. They should not always have something snarky to say whenever you bring up good news, show signs of jealousy, or downplay your achievements. Additionally, they should not talk you out of your goals or make you feel less talented then you are. If you want to succeed, you need to cut people off who don’t want the same for you. Do not keep your enemies close! 
3. Laziness: Well, considering the fact that I have already mentioned that success in any area of life requires hard work, it doesn’t take long to realize that laziness is enemy #1 to your progress. Read up on The Power Of Overcoming Laziness to take your first steps into breaking this horrible habit if you see it in yourself. Really though, laziness can keep you from even going into the next level if you let it. You have the potential and the resources to make your life better and do amazing things in your career, but you just decide to not do it? That does not sound logical. One of my favorite verses about laziness hails from the book of Proverbs: “The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth” (‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭26:15‬ ‭NKJV‬). This example makes laziness sound like insanity because it is. We all get lazy from time to time. It’s natural but what it should never become is a habit or a default.  Not if success and progress is your goal. 

Thanks, guys. I really enjoyed thinking and writing about today’s topic. What are some other things we need to let go of in order to experience success in our careers? Comment below and let your voice be heard!