Chapter 16

What make a person Unsuccessful?

There have been many articles written on how to be successful, but very few of them cite about the factors that make you unsuccessful! In order to be successful, there are certain factors that you definitely have to avoid so as to ensure success. Some of these elements are:

• False beliefs: Any incorrect idea that you have about something is a false belief. The best element for success is to let go of false beliefs by getting over them and moving ahead. A small false belief such as being unlucky or not able to find a job should not stop you from looking for a job. To get over false beliefs, one has to get out of their comfort zone and accept challenges so that they can overcome their false beliefs and move on towards newer horizons.
• External control: A particular way of thinking which is strongly associated with being unsuccessful is blaming everything to external factors. For instance, when one doesn’t perform well in an exam, they blame their teacher or the environment around them. Whereas, successful people revert to their internal locus of control where they believe that they are in control of everything. They strengthen themselves internally so that they can face whatever challenges life throws at them.
• Persistence and perseverance: Successful people tend to be persistent in life. They tend to continue their hard work until they achieve what they want. Losing hope quickly are the signs of the unsuccessful people who don’t stand up after they fail. So be strong and persistent if you wish to succeed.
• Rigidity: Unsuccessful people are quite rigid. They tend to stick to their obsolete ways and do not like adapting to changing situations. In this dynamic world, one