It would seem that if smart people work hard and live in a prosperous society, in the end, they are guaranteed success. But in reality, this is not necessarily the case. When it comes to success, it's not enough to be just smart and hardworking, although no one denies that these qualities are very important.
Here are seven reasons why you cannot succeed, even if you are smart and hard at work:
You don't chat with new people
Easily communicate with people you know for a long time. You are well aware of who lives what, you feel comfortable in the company of old friends. However, the problem is that all of your friends' ideas are familiar to you, and you need new promising ideas outside of your usual social circle.
At first, it can be quite difficult to build relationships with new people, but it's time to take small steps in this direction. Meeting one person a week will be enough to get you started.
You are against change
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It is difficult to adapt to something new, but change offers a chance for new opportunities and improvements.
Instead of resisting change, consider how you can make the most of it. Perhaps you will find something new for business development or see other perspectives.
Be open to new approaches and be interested in everything that surrounds you.
You are not ready to take risks
Smart people often take the safe route. They may choose to follow the same path as their peers, or choose a career that is considered acceptable to their peers.
While this guarantees a certain degree of security, it can also be very mundane. Often smart people are not satisfied with their job and would like to do something else, but are afraid to do it.
Try to imagine what your life will be like in decades, if you decide to leave everything as it is and not take on something new. Will you regret it, or will you be happy with your decision?
Honorable mentions are not a guarantee of success
People who did well in school are used to being at their best and hearing about their great potential. At first it seems that there is nothing wrong with this, but there are some negative side effects.
People begin to believe that they deserve something more because of their intelligence or the fact that they graduated from a prestigious institution. They expect things to work out automatically because of this. Unfortunately, life is not so simple.
In reality, your results are a combination of hard work, strategic thinking, and luck. By working on the first two indicators, you can have a beneficial effect on the latter.
You don't follow through
Smart people understand too well the value of their time. They recognize that while they are wasting time and effort on something, they are potentially missing out on an opportunity to do something else.
While it's not a bad quality to value time, it also means that they may not follow through. Getting started in any field is tough, and overcoming initial difficulties takes patience.
By focusing on one goal, you will get much better results in the long run than giving up every time you get bored and want to do something new.
You cannot make a decision
Your intelligence and hard work can open many doors for you. Unfortunately, choosing among the many options can be just as problematic as having few choices.
With so many options, it is more difficult to decide what to do.
Here you need to think carefully about everything, consult with knowledgeable people and understand whether this or that option suits your personal qualities and lifestyle.
You don't believe in yourself
Surprisingly, smart people can underestimate their own abilities. They criticize themselves mercilessly and lose faith in what they can accomplish. Perfectionism prevents them from moving forward.
Instead of letting your “what if” or “I can't handle” fears drive you away from something new, think about how you want to see your life years later. Starting to do something concrete is better than indulging in unfounded fears.