Barkha Dutt is one of the top journalists the country has been witness to. In a field dominated by men, she made a mark for herself by reporting live from the bunkers of Kargil. Even today, she continues to cross frontiers and undertake assignments even her male counterparts would reconsider. And yet, she still thinks she's got a long way to go! What did she do so differently to have success embrace her with open arms? She controlled her own destiny by aiming high. Here are a few tips to help you aim higher as well:
1. Break all perceived boundaries to lead
Most people prefer to let the confines of their profession define the heights that they can achieve. The remaining few decide to make their own mark by defining these new heights and setting standards for their successors. The first question thus becomes, which of the two would you like to be - a leader or a successor?
2. Do not get scared of roadblocks
Where there is a will there is a way. And where there is a way, there is a roadblock. Your grit and determination will define whether or not you allow that roadblock to burn your fire out. A great way of looking at dilemmas is by seeing them as opportunities for growth. People who learn from their own mistakes often tend to learn valuable lessons for life.
3. Obsess about your final goals
Set your standards high and don't go easy on yourself once you've got your mind set on achieving something. Under no circumstances should you be willing to compromise. In the case where you do, you automatically lower the bar for yourself; consequently becoming more lax and maybe even losing sight of your goal.
4. Set goals in tune with your potential
Often, we tend to make the mistake of modeling our goals based on someone else's achievements. Everybody functions differently; what may be easy and achievable for someone may be a tough task for you. Set your goals accordingly.
5. Always push yourself
Push yourself to achieve Just a little more. Most athletes apply this rule to their practice sessions; when they sense final fatigue where they feel as though they'd collapse if they didn't stop, they press on for a few strides more in order to gauge how much more they can push their bodies. This rule is a classic and works fabulously in most professions and tasks that make rigorous demands on the mind and body.
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