We stalk their instagrams, follow their every move on social media, and dream of being just like them. As difficult as it is for us to wrap our heads around, these girls weren’t always successful. We all have crazy dreams that seem practically impossible to accomplish, but these girls were once in our exact position, trying to make their mark on this crazy world. Success is not something that happens overnight, patience, perseverance, and persistence are key factors. The road to success is not a straight line, everyone has their own path and works at their own pace. On the other hand, there are key habits of successful women.

1. If you want to achieve great things, you must be willing to do what others are not willing to- or are too afraid to do. You must be disposed in accepting that failure may be an outcome, yet still proceed with courage to put yourself out there. The most influential women in the world are no strangers to failure, and many even believe that their greatest failures had led to their biggest successes
2. Talk less, listen more. I’m a strong advocate for speaking your truth and never shying away from putting your words/views/ideologies out to the universe, but at times we tend to get so stuck on what we’re saying that we don’t even consider alternate ideas. Listen and collect an abundance of life experiences, which you can use to tailor your own
3. Everyone can agree that putting in the extra research, extra hours, and extra time will help aid to your success and push you to be the great individual you are set out to be
4. Fueling your fire and keeping your standards high are a must. Always keep your standards for excellence high. It’s crucial to maintain a balance of having hig stnadards without putting too much preesure on yourself which only leads to anxiety
5. Continue to pursue and surround yourself with great, genuine people who wholeheartedly support you throughout your journey. We all need positive reinforcement. Keeping a healthy group of people who keep you humble and encourage you to continue to pursue your goals will be extremely rewarding