The Surprising Truth About What Makes Us Successful w/Jeff Haden

We’re often intimidated by co-workers, relatives, and friends that make it big and wonder “What do they have that makes them successful in everything they do?” Is it talent? Or, insane drive and motivation? Jeff Haden shares the surprising truth about success and motivation, and making things happen.     Who can I emulate? What roadmap can I find? You don’t have to perfect new wheels. There are perfectly working wheels there already. -Jeff Haden   Takeaways + Tactics You don’t need an “Aha moment.”  Motivation is something you create. Your goal doesn’t have to be your life’s passion to find motivation to do it. Most successful people are hardworking and persistent. They follow a roadmap and are the last to quit. Success comes in small bites which eventually leads to accomplishments of big goals.   Resources For more aerospace industry news & commentary: http://northstaresg.com/ To learn more about Craig Picken and the NorthStar Group, visit http://northstaresg.com/.   At the beginning of this episode, we unpacked what Jeff Haden learned about successful people in the process of writing his book “The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win.” We also talked about his conclusions after studying high achievers, and what it really takes to become successful. Jeff also spoke about: Successful people work harder than everyone else around them. Most people are willing to help if you ask them nicely, as they’re flattered by it. Always ask yourself “Will this action bring me closer to my goal?” Many entrepreneurs quit their job after coming up with a business idea, justifying their actions by saying they want to be “all in.” However, this approach is incredibly risky. What if your business doesn't bring any revenue? Are you prepared to take care of all of the aspects of your business? As a worker, your roadmap and job description are well-defined. But as a business owner, you have to fill in many roles, and often won’t know what step to take next. Keep your job, and treat your business as a side hustle. Test your business idea and find out whether you’re suited to be an entrepreneur.