10 Good Habits to Build for a Successful Business
I have been fascinated by Tesla and Apple’s success as a company. Every time I watch one of their expos, I ask myself, “How does Elon Musk sell his cars if he stutters a lot while explaining them? How does Tim Cook run a company of 137,000 people yet still seem young?”
Then I take a closer look at who they really are and what they do. I’ve found out that their company’s success isn’t determined by mere marketing strategies, but also by how they live outside their offices. Know what their business success-driving lifestyle choices are by reading the article.
1. Have a healthy and consistent sleeping schedule
Most successful businessmen are early birds. They sleep early at night to rest well. When they wake up, they start their day calmly with no rush or pressure. As you follow their lifestyle by going to sleep and waking up early, you get to clock in at the office earlier with more time and you get to accomplish more tasks for the day.
2. Stay fit and healthy
A healthy body and mind is the most priceless thing a businessman possesses. It influences their working performance and can’t be stolen or taken away. So get regular exercise, eat balanced meals, take your vitamins, and avoid unhealthy vices as much as possible.
3. Think twice when you spend your earnings
Every time you take your money or card out, always ask yourself how much will spending on something give you back in return. It’s perfectly fine to reward yourself with luxuries, as long as you do it seldomly and not too much.
4. Read emails early and achieve zero inbox daily
Decluttering your office space to give you more focus is good, but it’s not enough. You also have to clean up some unimportant emails and messages. Imagine being sidetracked by reading a spam email when you’re looking for an important message. Set a filter or read your email early in the morning to delete your unimportant messages so you can focus more on your business throughout the day.
Related: 9 Helpful Tips to Stay on Top of Your Emails
5. Practicing proper time management
You can work for money and spend it. No matter how you waste it you can still earn again or get it back. But time can’t be. That is why every millisecond of your life must be spent with a purpose to maximize productivity. Your time for working must be scheduled and relaxation should also be planned. Don’t let a single moment be wasted for idling.
6. Finish the big work first especially at your peak hours
Small tasks are easy to do and are usually without an urgent deadline. So, set them aside. Aim to finish the bigger and more complicated tasks to smoothen up your day’s flow. Do these big tasks at your peak times when you’re more energized and focused to make the job easier. This is also a part of effective time and work management.
7. Welcome criticisms
Clients and customers love businesses that put their welfare first. That is why you should have a system where they can provide their feedback. A customer or client’s feedback is also necessary to improve your business model and make it successful.
8. Push your limits constantly
When your business is doing good, it becomes mediocre and will eventually amount to less in the eyes of others. Always aim high and challenge yourself. Better yet, perpetually compete with others to push your capabilities as a businessman.
9. Be in the company of positive people
Positive people are inspiring and are full of creative ideas. They live in a network of other successful people. And in their network, they all help each other strive for the better good. Be friends with these kinds of people. They are so contagious that in the long run, you’ll develop a mindset for success while living a healthy life with an endearing character.
Pro tip: When hiring employees for your business, look for the same people with a positive outlook in life. Hire those who possess the qualities you respect and share with.
10. Don’t focus on money
A successful business isn’t all about promising numbers and figures. A healthy relationship with your business partners, employees, and customers is also important. Even how you treat your friends and family matters in the world of business. Imagine being loved by all the people around you. You’re treasured not just because of your products, but because you treat everyone fairly with respect.
Marketing strategies and public relations are just some of the forces that lead a business to success. But what can also drive a business forward is a businessman’s character and how they live their daily lives.