Do you want to get ahead in life? I used to live and breathe cricket during my school days. When I look back in time, I feel that all those foundational years have helped me tremendously in business.

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Life can sometimes be tough, and no matter what you do, things may not seem to be progressing. If you find yourself in this situation, I want to share seven ideas with you on how to get ahead in life. So grab a pen and paper, and let's dive in.

Do you feel like you're putting in a lot of work, but for some reason, things aren't moving at the pace you desire? Well, in this podcast, I want to speak from the heart and discuss seven essential factors you need to consider in order to overcome obstacles and achieve success. But before we delve into those, let's touch on luck, which is an important aspect that I'll address later.

First and foremost, if you want to get ahead and find yourself stuck, take a moment for self-reflection. Ask yourself if you are truly following your heart or if external influences are guiding your actions. Are you doing what you do because it's what you genuinely want, or are you driven by the expectations of others or the pursuit of money? This self-reflection is crucial because many of us, including myself, have experienced times when we were not progressing because we were merely fulfilling obligations or chasing financial gain without a deeper purpose. It's important to align your actions with your true desires.

This situation is particularly common among individuals in busy corporate jobs. They may have chosen their career path based on external influences, such as family expectations, and eventually realize that it doesn't align with their personal goals. However, breaking free from this cycle is challenging due to financial responsibilities and other commitments. Therefore, it's vital to ask yourself if you truly love what you're doing. If the answer is no, identify what you truly love and make a plan to pursue it. Start saying no to things that don't align with your goals and gradually reorganize your life to prioritize what you truly want.

The second step is similar to using Google Maps. If you want to get ahead in life, you need to have a clear destination in mind. Just like when you're at a starting point and set your desired destination, you need to identify where you want to go in your life. You don't need to know the entire journey in advance; instead, focus on the next step, which roads to take, and which detours to avoid. The power of goal-setting and writing down your goals daily cannot be underestimated. If you're not already practicing this, start today. Reinforce it and infuse your goal writing with emotion to create a strong pull towards your objectives.

The third way to overcome stagnation and get ahead is by making learning a daily habit. Learning doesn't have to be limited to formal courses or YouTube videos; it can take various forms. Stay open to learning from different sources and in different situations. It could be as simple as observing an advertisement on a billboard, getting inspired by nature, listening to a podcast, reading a book, or watching a video. Always be in learning mode and make an effort to learn something new every day. Teaching others what you've learned is also an effective way to solidify your knowledge and understanding. In fact, that's why I'm doing this podcast - not just to share knowledge with you, but also to learn and reinforce my own understanding.

The fourth aspect to consider is finding a mentor. Look for a mentor whose values resonate with yours. Don't choose a mentor solely based on their results or financial success. Alignment of values is crucial for a deep connection and surrender to the mentor's guidance. Choosing a mentor who can inspire and guide you can be a key factor in overcoming your current challenges.

Number six, if you want to move forward in life and break free from being stuck, is to start developing new skills that are in high demand. Ultimately, it's these skills that enable you to achieve results for yourself and others. There are numerous sought-after skills in today's age, such as content marketing, copywriting, building tribes, and mastering traffic generation, conversions, webinars, videos, and podcasts.

Equipping yourself with these skills is crucial for personal advancement and helping others succeed.

Number seven is about attracting luck, a concept attributed to Naval. He discusses four types of luck. The first is blind luck, like winning the lottery, but most lottery winners return to their previous financial status within a few years because their mindset hasn't changed. The second type is luck through hard work and hustle, which can certainly bring luck, as the saying goes, "luck is where preparation meets opportunity." However, there is an even better form of luck—luck through awareness.

For instance, I capitalized on the growth of social media when I started my agency in 2011 and recognized the booming coaching industry in 2017-2018, leveraging my teaching experience to enter the digital coaching space. This awareness brought luck and success. The ultimate form of luck is luck through uniqueness. Instead of chasing luck, you become lucky by delivering value to the market, presenting yourself uniquely, and attracting opportunities, resources, and people.

This enables you to choose your path and grow without constantly pursuing opportunities. So, to get ahead in life, follow your heart, set goals, learn continuously, find a mentor, change your environment and habits, develop new skills, and attract luck.

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