7 Powerful Things Successful People Do At The

End Of Each Day

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There are a lot of habits successful people follow, either naturally or through
sheer discipline, that help make them successful. If you use the same tactics, you
might be able to reap rewards similar to what they’ve achieved. Here are 7
powerful things successful people do at the end of every day.

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1. They don’t have any big decisions left to make.

Decision fatigue is a real thing
(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/magazine/do­you­suffer­from­decision­
fatigue.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0), and should be avoided at all costs. As you
make more and more choices, your ability to make good decisions steadily
deteriorates over the course of the day. It’s been proven several times over. For
example, judges are known to make less favorable decisions towards the end of
their shifts (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/magazine/do­you­suffer­from­

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decision­fatigue.html?_r=0). Successful people know that if they wake up in the
morning, their biggest decisions should be made before the end of the
afternoon. Avoid making major purchases or other life-changing choices late in
the day so that your decisions will more likely be the right ones.

2. They cross every last item off their to-do lists.

Successful people tend to have some way of monitoring their success. One way
to keep track of productivity is to keep a to-do list. That to-do list can be an app
like Wunderlist (https://www.wunderlist.com/) or 2Do (http://www.2doapp.com/)
or simply plain old pen and paper. The successful people of the world are the
types to have every single task checked off before they hit the hay. The key to
accomplishing that, other than, of course, working hard, is being able to gauge
how much you can get done in a given day. Leaning towards fewer tasks on your
to-do list might be a safer bet, and if you get more done than what’s listed you’ll
feel better about yourself. On the other hand, having a lot of tasks on your list
might motivate you more. Do whatever’s most effective for you.

3. They wrap things up.

More than just with to-do lists, successful people have pretty much everything
taken care of that can be taken care of before the day’s end. You should do the
same. For example, don’t leave conversations hanging when they can be
resolved. If things like that are wrapped up in a bow by the time you shut your
eyes, you’ll have a smoother transition into the next day.

4. They get organized for the next day.

Successful people complete their todays by preparing for their tomorrows. Make
sure you know what the next day’s schedule is so that you don’t wake up to any
unpleasant surprises.

5. They eat smart.

Successful people carefully consider their diet, especially when it comes to what
they consume before they go to bed. The number one dietary productivity killer
is caffeine late at night. Having a late night soda will cause you to sleep
restlessly, stemming your potential for the next day. Also avoid having too
much sugar, fried foods and alcohol to start off on a good foot.

6. They wind down.

A lot of successful people work until the minute they go to bed, but the extremely
successful usually recognize the importance of having at least a little downtime.
Bill Gates reads every night before bed. Arianna Huffington unplugs from her
technology. The CEO of Buffer takes a walk. Read more ways to wind down as
recommended by successful people here (6­habits­highly­successful­people­
before­bedtime.html). Relaxing activities like those are the best ways to
jumpstart the next day.

7. They have a bedtime.

This is a hard thing to hear for many, but successful people often go to bed at
the same time every night. An erratic sleep schedule means you won’t know
when or where you’ll be most productive, giving you less control over the
efficiency of your day. Pick a time to go to bed and a time to wake up and stick to
them to be among the extremely successful.

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“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear
of failure”-Bill Cosby

What quality do you think differentiates the winners from the losers? Why are
some people so successful in reaching their goals while others can’t achieve
them? Because of their mindset, beliefs, and habits. Your brain is the first
keystone to success. The second is your everyday actions, your daily habits. This
list consists of 14 habits and beliefs that characterize phenomenally successful
people—14 things that can transform your life as soon as you put them in your
arsenal. If you want to become successful, you should get some paper and start
taking notes.

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1. They Know That Time Is Their Most Valuable Asset

They don’t let others make them invest time in activities they consider boring
and counter-productive to their self-development. You shouldn’t do that either.
When you think that something is a waste of your time, don’t do it. Your time is
an asset that IS NOT INFINITE. Nobody on this planet has unlimited time, yet
people tend to spend their time like garbage. The first thing you MUST DO if you
want to change your life, become more successful, and achieve your goals is
to change your perception of time. Realize that your time is not infinite and that
you should spend it wisely, because it doesn’t come back.

2. They Step Out Of Their Comfort Zone

The only path to personal growth is doing things that make you feel awkward.
When all you do is walk inside your comfort zone, you can’t grow as a person.
You stay static because your activities can’t change you. If what you do doesn’t
challenge you, if it’s not uncomfortable and difficult, then you should raise your
standards and increase the game difficulty. You can’t build muscle if all you do
is lift feathers. You have to lift heavy rocks.

3. They Create & Pursue Speci᐀�c Goals

Most people don’t have goals at all. They don’t know what they want to do in
their lives. They are just walking around like zombies. Would you ever take your
car and start driving endlessly without knowing where you are going? Well, of
course not. So why are you doing the same with your life? This is not a game,
you don’t have 8 lives, only one. Setting up goals and having a destination is
essential if you crave success. But that’s only the first step. The second step is to
take these goals and make them specific. A goal like “I want to lose weight” isn’t
specific. A goal like “I want to lose 15 pounds in the next 3 months” is what you
should have in your mind.
4. They Focus on Small Continuous Improvements
Most people try to achieve overnight success. They want results instantly! Those
who succeed in life know that things take time. How much time will it need? It
takes as long as it takes. There is no certain period of work that guarantees
success. Instead of trying to get rich in one month, you should focus on making
little daily improvements. These improvements add up as the time passes, and
after months or years of daily commitment, the progress is HUGE. That’s what
every successful person does. Unfortunately, people can’t see the daily effort, as
they only see the final outcome. Don’t ignore the progress. It might take some
time, but it will be worth it. Focus on getting better every single day instead of
trying to achieve a huge leap forward in just a week or so.

5. They Dress to Impress

When you dress like a winner, people tend to respect you more. In psychology,
this is known as The Halo Effect. In particular, people tend to make a perception
of your whole character based on a single quality that you have shown them. If
you look great and you take care of your appearance, then people assume that
you are someone who deserves their respect—someone who is also successful,
reliable, and kind. When Aristotle Onassis went to America, before becoming a
millionaire, he spent all his money to buy clothes that would highlight his style
and class. If Onassis gave such importance to his physical appearance, I don’t
see any reason that you shouldn’t do the same.

6. They Maintain a Positive Mindset

Your thoughts are the brush that paints your destiny. Successful people think
positive and don’t look at their disadvantages. They fight with what they have
and always seek improvement. But this improvement can’t come if your mind is
continuously occupied by negative thoughts and stress. Positive thinking has
been found to reduce stress and, according to Mayo Clinic, it also offers benefits
like:
like:

Increased life span

Lower rates of depression

Better psychological and physical well-being

Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

7. They Embrace Failures

Phenomenally successful people carry the belief that failures are the stepping
stones to success. Each failure yields rewards bigger than a win because it can
offer you an invaluable life lesson. Start seeing your failures as an opportunity
to become better instead of letting them bring you down and disappoint you.

8. They Surround Themselves With Winners

Jim Rohn has said that “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most
time with.” People with who you associate play a significant role in your life
because they form your lifestyle and beliefs. If you are around people who are
full of negativity, you won’t be able to maintain positive thoughts. On the other
hand, if you are around people who write down their goals, focus on daily
improvement, and dress to impress, you will be pushed to become the best
version of yourself. Surround yourself only with like-minded people who have
big dreams and are eager to take the necessary steps to achieve them. They will
take you to the top with them.

9. They Don’t Seek The Perfect Moment, They Make a Random

Moment Perfect
What are you waiting for? The right moment will never come. The
circumstances will never be ideal, and if you wait for tomorrow to get started,
it will never come. Tomorrow is just an excuse for inertia. There is no perfect
it will never come. Tomorrow is just an excuse for inertia. There is no perfect
moment. What matters is to get started as soon as possible and make the best
out of what you have.

10. They Don’t Brag, They Listen

Successful people are ALWAYS eager to learn new things. They ask questions
and they listen carefully to other people’s advice. They usually don’t talk too
much because they are focused on listening and processing information. On the
other hand, losers always speak about how much they know and how amazing
their accomplishments are. They are so blinded by their need for acceptance
that the only thing they care about is to brag about what they know. And in most
cases, they just talk the talk. They don’t walk the walk.

11. They Know That Education is a Constant Process.

Do you believe that you should stop learning when you finish school or college?
If the answer is yes, then it’s crucial to change that belief before it’s too late.
Education shouldn’t stop at school or college; you should learn new things every
single day. It isn’t a coincidence that the most successful people are those who
have read countless books and have spent a lifetime acquiring new skills.

12. They Help Other People

Success isn’t about caring for your selfish needs. It’s about caring for the needs
of others. EVERY successful person accomplished his goals because what he did
really helped others in some way. Mark Zuckerberg gave the world a tool that
made it easy to connect with their friends. Larry Page and Sergey Brin gave
world a system (Google) that made it easy to find unlimited information in
milliseconds. Famous singers and actors help people by fulfilling their
emotional needs. If you want to succeed in life, you shouldn’t focus on
yourself, you should focus on how you can improve other people’s lives!