A Guide to Accelerated Success in Everything

Unveiling 5 mindset secrets of swift achievers

Tom Kane
Plainly Put
2 min readDec 10, 2023

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In the never-ending search for success in every part of life, some individuals seem to effortlessly soar to great heights. What sets them apart?

It’s not just talent or luck, it’s their perspective on life. Success hinges on how you perceive the world around you, so let me look at pivotal mental shifts that can rapidly propel you towards your desired destination.

1. The Power of Practice: Every Moment Shapes Your Path

Success is a practice, not a result. Each moment moulds your journey. Flossing, dietary choices, interactions — every action is a form of practice. Recognizing this unveils the conscious or unconscious moves toward your goals. Heighten your awareness, practice intentionally, and navigate toward your aspirations.

2. Embrace Discomfort: The Growth Lies Outside Your Comfort Zone

Stagnancy lurks in comfort., but growth resides in discomfort, and when the path becomes easy, regression begins. True progress emerges in the face of challenges, so break free from your comfort zone and discover where the magic happens. Welcome discomfort, for it is the compass guiding you toward continuous growth.

3. Discipline Unveiled: A Daily Choice, Not a Destination

Discipline isn’t a final achievement, it’s a daily choice. Similarly, virtues like patience and honesty aren’t destinations, but ongoing practices. Rather than seeking ways to be disciplined, ask, “How can I practice discipline today?” Becoming disciplined is a result of consistently choosing discipline in your daily actions.

4. Mirror Reflections: Learn About Yourself Through Others

What irks you in others often mirrors your own unexplored traits. Rather than dismissing it, introspect. Strong reactions signal an opportunity for self-discovery, so use moments of discomfort as a mirror. Confront these reflections, learn, and grow as a person because understanding yourself is the key to personal evolution.

5. Guard Your Power: Treat Opportunities as the “Gravy on Top”

Granting too much power to external forces can be perilous. Instead of relying on promises, chart your own course and treat external contributions as bonuses rather than necessities. Also, safeguard your autonomy, and let others enhance your predefined direction.

The journey is yours to lead.

The key to rapid success, it’s not just about what you do, it’s about how you perceive and navigate the journey. Accept these mental shifts, and witness the transformation in your approach to success.

Your mindset is the compass, let it guide you toward the pinnacle of achievement.

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Tom Kane
Plainly Put

Retired Biochemist, Premium Ghostwriter, Top Medium Writer,Editor of Plainly Put and Poetry Genius publications on Medium