Believe it or not, you have to be driven and a little obsessive to succeed and make progress. It means at times putting aside instant gratification to power through and stay focused on the mission at hand. You got to be ready to do the heavy lifting.

You can’t put things off or delay working on projects and expect to win and build momentum. You need to possess an unwavering ability to focus like a laser and get things done.

Some people are list makers and like to tally their accomplishments as they progress. If that’s the case, start your day with 5 things you set out to accomplish from big to small. Maybe it’s setting up an urgent meeting, returning an important phone call or finally making that appointment to visit the doctor. Whatever it is, stay focused and make the mental commitment to seeing it through. The satisfaction derived from completing the list will be well worth it. Success is rarely fast. It’s a thousand tiny victories that add up over time. The key is to take action and keep powering ahead.