10 Ways To Not Let Success Get To Your Head
10 Ways To Not Let Success Get To Your Head. Success does change some people. But the reality of the matter is that money and success can’t buy a person’s trust or guarantee a good reputation. You earn these through your words and actions. The following points will help you maintain your integrity when life is good.
1. Remember Where You Come From
Remembering where you come from is really important. It will remind you of the journey you’ve taken. Understand that it wasn’t always like this. Thinking about this will bring you back down to earth and will remind you that many people, have gone through this or are currently going through this same journey.
2. Understand Success Can Be Temporary
Success is a journey, not a destination. When you become successful, don’t rest on your laurels. As soon as you take your eye off the ball, you risk losing your edge.
3. Don’t Feed Your Ego
Don’t isolate yourself from reality by building relationships with people who stroke your ego. Surrounding yourself with “yes people” is just like talking to yourself.
4. Don’t Brag
There’s a difference between excitement and bragging. We know you’re thrilled about your new achievement but others may be cutting back on their basic needs, be sensitive.
5. Get Off Your High Horse
Some people like to be worshiped once they start tasting success. When you are up there treat everyone with dignity and respect. You may be successful, but that doesn’t make you better than anyone else.
6. Remain Humble
Don’t let success go to your head. Be quick to apologize for your mistakes. You’ll never learn anything or impress anyone by making excuses and diverting blame. And a little humility will remind you that you’re human.
7. Be Tolerant and Flexible
Understand that not everyone will think like you and that dealing with humans is a far different ball game than dealing with paperwork. Avoid stereotyping and learn to treat everyone as a unique person.
8. Have Respect
Revive those forgotten lessons taught during value education classes. Respect bosses, seniors, and juniors equally. Treat the handicapped with concern. Practice manners including cell-phone and dining etiquette.
9. Have Discipline
Regulate your life. Develop a healthy routine that balances work, a good diet, exercise and recreation. Success and a high pay packet mean nothing if you are overweight and have a cocktail of health problems.
10. Sharing Is Caring
You may be successful, but there’s a good chance others helped you along the way. Find creative ways to share the credit and pull people up the ladder of success along with you
