Brian Tracy walks through four steps to career success: honestly assess your strengths and weaknesses, study what your competition does well, set clear goals with a timeline and mentor, then start now. He stresses that success means different things to different people.
Success comes when you do what you love to do and commit to being the best in your field. Hello, I'm Brian Tracy and today I want to share my four steps to enjoying career success. The day came more quickly than you could have imagined. College graduation day. Four years of hard work and dedication to education with a college degree to show for it. What an accomplishment. However, as a new graduate, the job search pressure is on. Suddenly your diploma feels like nothing but a piece of paper. When competing in the job market, it may feel like you're up against peers with more skills, more experience or more connections. You have to remember that the commitment of your time and money increases your chances of success. Earning your college degree opens up so many opportunities in life. Some of the benefits include higher paying jobs, higher skilled jobs and overall stability. How does someone new to their field enjoy career success? I've come up with four steps to guide you in achieving stability and satisfaction in your new job. First, evaluate yourself. This sounds odd, but really size yourself up. Ask yourself some of the following. What are my weaknesses as an employee? What are my strengths? What changes can I make to my professional skills to boost my desirability as a new hire? Take the time to assess your achievements and your talents. It's important to evaluate your own opinion of your performance because your perception of yourself is more important than others perception of you. Be honest with yourself and handle your shortcomings. Figure out where you can improve and make the change. Sizing yourself up can distinguish you from your competition because you have a concept of your value as an employee. Now that you've evaluated yourself, it's time to research your competition. It's easy to assess the weaknesses of your opponent. Things you might do better than them. It's much more beneficial however, to put your pride aside and make note of what their strengths are. How are your competitors assets superior to their companies? What do they do well? Where do you fall short in comparison? Gain insight on their capabilities and strategies to get there. Implement the same strategies or adapt them to fit your own circumstances. As an employee, you can match up to your competition but still remain true to your character. Self knowledge and evaluating your opponents gives you a competitive edge above your peers. Next, create a goal setting plan. The most important part of this plan is clarity. Be clear about what you want out of your career and for your future. The more specific the better. What will your role at the company look like in one, five or 10 years? Also, it's important to be realistic with your goals. You don't expect to be promoted in six months so don't write that down. Wishful thinking is different than goal setting. Commit to what you are writing down. The only way you will succeed is by believing in your goals and yourself. Share some of your goals with others for increased accountability. It is beneficial to find a mentor within your company, a person with a role you aspire to. Ask questions, how did they get there? What can I do to succeed in my role? Lastly, give yourself time to accomplish your goals. You have to create the right conditions for success and realistic time frames is the first step. The final step to enjoying career success is taking action. Don't wait. Implement your career plans right now. You've evaluated yourself, researched your competition, and created a career goal plan. Now it's time to move forward. Remember to celebrate your small successes each time you accomplish something. Celebration, even of the small things can be motivation to continue advancing in your career. Ultimately, you define what it means to succeed. Your satisfaction with your career is directly correlated if you have met your own definition of success. Whether you are a college graduate just starting out or have been in the workplace for years, career success starts with your decision to pursue something you enjoy. Follow my four steps and see for yourself. If you enjoyed this video and feel it was valuable in teaching you how to enjoy career success, share it with your friends or anyone else who might benefit from this information. Before we wrap up, I'd like to leave you with a thought to share with your friends and followers. Success comes when you do what you love to do and commit to being the best in your field. Now I'd love to hear from you. So my question today is what is your definition of success? How will you take action today to achieve greater success? Leave a comment below and I'll be sure to follow up with you. Thanks for watching. And remember, if you want to change your future, take action and take action now. 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