Have you ever had the thought, ‘how can I be more successful?’ I know I have, and finding answers to that question is hardly ever easy. So, what do I do? I do something that Best Value Copy does best, I sincerely flatter others that are already successful, or, in layman's terms, I copy.
For Best Value Copy, copying means bringing someone’s design to life, but for those seeking to become more successful it means to follow the other guy.
Of course, by copying/following the other guy I don’t mean you should go out and mimic your competitors or jump off of a bridge just because the rest of the office is doing it. No, there are things that are far healthier than stifling your own creativity and terminally stunting your health in an instant.
The first thing you should do is focus on your target goal and really pay attention. What do we see when you watch someone who is more successful than you? Lots of smiling, designer clothes, more friends? If your thoughts stopped here, you're missing the bigger picture. What do you really see them doing? They may be living a completely different lifestyle than someone else who is less successful than them -- namely you. This different lifestyle doesn't stem from them having more money or power, it’s more about the choices they make when they’re off the clock. That's how they got where they are now.
So, take your mind out of the office for a moment and ask yourself if you do any of these 7 things successful people do when they're off the clock.
7 Tips of the Successful:
1. Leave Your Desk
Successful people don’t have time for desks! But you have deadlines, emails and post-it notes to attend to right? True, all of those things may be important, but so is your state of mind. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed or like you could use a change of scenery, don’t just rock back in your chair until you build-up the will to waywardly carry-on and cry no more. Get up from your chair and leave that desk! Sometimes just standing up is all it takes to feel refreshed. Think of that feeling you get when you first stand up after a 3 hour movie -- feels good right?
2. Socialize
Successful people go out and socialize. Don’t be one of those people who swears by the “work comes before my social life” model. It's true, your work is important, but so is socializing. You don't have to be an advocate of inner office anarchy to rally a few troops for lunch or a drink. Step-out of your comfort zone on occasion and mingle with friends and colleagues. Network!
3. Eat Healthy, But Don't Overeat
Remember when you were a kid and your parents treated eating your vegetables like a entry requirement for college? Well, it seems successful people have kind of taken that lesson to heart. Chances are if you're successful, you eat healthy. Try adding some healthy meals to your eating habits. Also, don’t over eat! Overeating isn't just unhealthy in terms of gaining weight, it also makes your body produce more insulin which causes that drowsy feeling that often leads to the dreaded food coma. That’s a challenge that no one wants to accept after a lunch break.
4. Exercise
Successful people find time in their schedule to feel the burn. Join a sports league, hit the gym, go for a run, just be active. Not only is exercising good for your health, it’s also a great time for new ideas. Clear your mind and let yourself be inspired.
5. Read
Do you read on your lunch break? Successful people do. Reading might not seem like the most appealing thing to do after going through countless emails in your morning hours, but there’s something special about reading during your breaks. It doesn't have to be a business publication, just find something that interests you and let your mind be entertained.
6. Reflect
Take some time to relax and reflect on your week. There’s no one way to do this, so be as creative as you like. The important thing is that you put some time aside and actually do it. Tune-out your friends, spouse, and any matters that you consider pressing at the moment. This is your half hour of reflection. Own it!
7. Keep learning
The successful haven't stopped at the college degree and entry into the workforce, learning is a way of life for them, and it should be for you too.
"Just keep swimming."-Finding Nemo
So, there you have it, and knowing is half the battle -- feeling any more successful yet? Maybe give it a few a days, Google wasn't built overnight.
What constructive things do you do off the clock?
For Best Value Copy, copying means bringing someone’s design to life, but for those seeking to become more successful it means to follow the other guy.
Of course, by copying/following the other guy I don’t mean you should go out and mimic your competitors or jump off of a bridge just because the rest of the office is doing it. No, there are things that are far healthier than stifling your own creativity and terminally stunting your health in an instant.
The first thing you should do is focus on your target goal and really pay attention. What do we see when you watch someone who is more successful than you? Lots of smiling, designer clothes, more friends? If your thoughts stopped here, you're missing the bigger picture. What do you really see them doing? They may be living a completely different lifestyle than someone else who is less successful than them -- namely you. This different lifestyle doesn't stem from them having more money or power, it’s more about the choices they make when they’re off the clock. That's how they got where they are now.
So, take your mind out of the office for a moment and ask yourself if you do any of these 7 things successful people do when they're off the clock.
7 Tips of the Successful:
1. Leave Your Desk
Successful people don’t have time for desks! But you have deadlines, emails and post-it notes to attend to right? True, all of those things may be important, but so is your state of mind. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed or like you could use a change of scenery, don’t just rock back in your chair until you build-up the will to waywardly carry-on and cry no more. Get up from your chair and leave that desk! Sometimes just standing up is all it takes to feel refreshed. Think of that feeling you get when you first stand up after a 3 hour movie -- feels good right?
2. Socialize
Successful people go out and socialize. Don’t be one of those people who swears by the “work comes before my social life” model. It's true, your work is important, but so is socializing. You don't have to be an advocate of inner office anarchy to rally a few troops for lunch or a drink. Step-out of your comfort zone on occasion and mingle with friends and colleagues. Network!
3. Eat Healthy, But Don't Overeat
Remember when you were a kid and your parents treated eating your vegetables like a entry requirement for college? Well, it seems successful people have kind of taken that lesson to heart. Chances are if you're successful, you eat healthy. Try adding some healthy meals to your eating habits. Also, don’t over eat! Overeating isn't just unhealthy in terms of gaining weight, it also makes your body produce more insulin which causes that drowsy feeling that often leads to the dreaded food coma. That’s a challenge that no one wants to accept after a lunch break.
4. Exercise
Successful people find time in their schedule to feel the burn. Join a sports league, hit the gym, go for a run, just be active. Not only is exercising good for your health, it’s also a great time for new ideas. Clear your mind and let yourself be inspired.
5. Read
Do you read on your lunch break? Successful people do. Reading might not seem like the most appealing thing to do after going through countless emails in your morning hours, but there’s something special about reading during your breaks. It doesn't have to be a business publication, just find something that interests you and let your mind be entertained.
6. Reflect
Take some time to relax and reflect on your week. There’s no one way to do this, so be as creative as you like. The important thing is that you put some time aside and actually do it. Tune-out your friends, spouse, and any matters that you consider pressing at the moment. This is your half hour of reflection. Own it!
7. Keep learning
The successful haven't stopped at the college degree and entry into the workforce, learning is a way of life for them, and it should be for you too.
"Just keep swimming."-Finding Nemo
So, there you have it, and knowing is half the battle -- feeling any more successful yet? Maybe give it a few a days, Google wasn't built overnight.
What constructive things do you do off the clock?
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