Signs That Success is Right Around the Corner

Introduction

• Discussion on milestones indicating progress towards success.
• 15 subtle hints that you are nearing success.

Key Points

1. Life Feels Exciting

• A transition from long periods of boredom and grind to excitement.
• Optimism and a positive mood develop as small successes accumulate.
• Experiencing good days, which lead to good weeks and months, fostering a sense of accomplishment.

2. Vocal Admirers and Haters

• New people start acknowledging your work, both positively and negatively.
• Focus on positive feedback, and use criticism to fuel improvement.
• Pro tip: Prove skeptics wrong through continued success.

3. Small Breakthroughs

• Small breakthroughs are crucial steps leading to major successes.
• Keep experimenting and learning; not everything will work, but persistence pays off.

4. Differentiating Skills

• Develop unique approaches in your craft that set you apart from competitors.
• Special skills increase demand, which can lead to higher prices and more business.

5. Advice Makes Sense

• With experience, advice you’ve received starts to resonate and align with your journey.
• You value high-end advice more as you progress.

6. Daily Actions for Long-Term Improvements

• Shift from daily tasks to solving problems for the future.
• Consistent efforts lead to compounding improvements over time.

7. Better Products and Skills

• Product improvement is paralleled by personal growth and skill enhancement.
• Easier to produce high-quality outcomes as you get better at your craft.

8. Numbers Trending Up

• Use key metrics like sales, revenue, or user engagement to gauge progress.
• Study what drives these numbers and focus on those actions.

9. Team Alignment

• As your team sees success, they become more aligned with your vision.
• Effective communication and training increase team confidence and performance.

10. Single Voice of Guidance

• Choose one path and mentor, disregarding conflicting advice from others.
• Consistent focus on one method for success over a long period.

11. Regret Delays

• Realization of wasted time spurs a stronger focus on using time efficiently.
• Time management becomes critical.

12. Anticipation for Tomorrow

• Excitement for daily progress checks and subsequent growth.
• Achievements during sleep indicate sustainable progress.

13. Hit-To-Miss Ratio

• Knowing your conversion rates in sales or opportunities helps focus on volume.
• Increases likelihood of success by understanding and acting on effective strategies.

14. Team Push

• Transition from doing everything yourself to managing a proficient team.
• High-quality hires take ownership and improve business segments better than you did.

15. Deep Down Certainty

• Belief in your path and goal makes you more resilient and persistent.
• Continual effort and refinement lead to eventual success.

Bonus: Solving Problems in Real-Time

• Address problems as they happen rather than anticipating them unnecessarily.
• Transparency with problems improves teamwork and resource management.