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Highly Successful People Do These 39 Things Well

March 29, 2015
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Warrick Long

Little ThingsSuccess is not a one-off event. It is the culmination of a series of habits. Highly successful people know this and make a habit of doing the small things well. In football terms these little things are referred to as the ‘one-percenters’, and it is these things that separate a good team from a great team.

In a very recent blog by Peter Economy in Inc. he identifies 39 things that highly successful things do well – the ‘one percenters’ of the business world. You can read the full article here, but as a taster, just seven of them are:

  1. They never make excuses
  2. They ignore negativity and those who say, "You can't." (So say "I can.")
  3. They admit to, fix, and learn from their mistakes quickly. (So move on.)
  4. They focus on one thing at a time. (So quit multitasking.)
  5. They create realistic daily to-do lists. (So do a few things well.)
  6. They postpone big decisions when their emotions are on high. (So be level-headed.)
  7. They vehemently guard their reputation by running their lives and careers with compassion, empathy, and strong ethics. (So be honest--always.)

As you read and reflect on the full list, ask how many of these you have made a habit. A challenge for you is to pick just one or two and commit to making them part of your life.

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About the author: Dr Warrick Long is an experienced chief financial officer, company secretary and company director, having worked for more than 35 years in the not-for-profit sector. From 2013 to 2024, he was part of the Avondale Business School (ABS) lecturing as a leadership and governance specialist and coordinating the Master of Business Administration and a leadership and governance specialist. Since late 2024 Dr Long has been serving as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for Avondale University and undertaking some casual lecturing in the ABS. LinkedIn

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