8 Secrets to Achieving a Successful Career

 Success requires effort that cannot come like magic and as fast as lightning. There is a process and a hard struggle to achieve it. However, you do not need to be afraid and never give up to pursue success. Well, for those of you who want to be successful in your career, this is a secret that you might begin to apply.

1. Allow yourself to fail.

Failure is painful but actually is the road to success. Chanie Wilschanski, a leadership coach for early childhood, said, forcing yourself to get out of your comfort zone will help us develop new skills and encourage us to take more risks. “You slowly start to feel more comfortable with this process of 'failing to advance'. You might not win but you are still moving forward,” he said. Promise yourself once a week, you will try something new, so you are not afraid of failure. For example, try to put aside your introverted nature and join other colleagues for lunch. Well, you can do it at least once a week. You can also try asking your boss about certain tasks that you can do. “If your efforts are not successful, consider this as a way to open a second chance, not a failure,” Wilschanski said. Once you accept that the results may not be what you expected, you will have the freedom to try new things. Even starting to develop in an area that used to be a weakness in you.

2. Ask for help from coworkers before your boss.

When you find a very heavy task, maybe you will immediately think of asking for help from your boss. However, you should first ask for ideas from coworkers before asking for advice from your supervisor. After that, you submit the idea to your boss. This method will make you recognize the strength of your co-workers and add cohesiveness to the team. This will also add value to your boss. “When there is a promotion, you are on your boss's 'radar' as someone who is hard-working and a great worker,” Wilschanski said.

3. Friendly to colleagues

work is not a competitor, but they are your team. Working with a team encourages others to move forward as best they can, bringing better ideas and more enjoyable working days. “This gives the boss a lot of excitement. The company feels different when the workers are friendly to each other,” Wilschanski said. For starters, according to Wilschanski, as much as possible you have to keep rude words. Then, you can try to invite your coworkers to have lunch together or offer help when there are troubled coworkers. Read: People who are enthusiastic about waking up are more successful

4. Don't be afraid to look weak

“The reason people are afraid to ask for help is they are afraid to look incompetent,” Wilschanski said. If you are stuck in trouble, asking for help can be the only way to move forward. To get encouragement without feeling weak, try approaching your co-worker or boss with a number of solutions and not just giving questions. “Do all the work you can before asking for help and prepare some ideas to show your creative thinking,” Wilschanski said.

5. Give ideas during meetings!

If you are an introvert, you might hate to express your opinion during a meeting. Nervous when talking in front of many people is natural. But, don't let that nervous block all brilliant ideas in your head. “Quietest people usually have the brightest ideas,” Wilschanski said. Well, in order to make it easier for you when making an opinion, Wilschanski suggests that you ask for your friend's help to make a session or provide time so you can express your ideas. For example, if you are in a meeting to discuss a project that you are very interested in, ask the coworker to say that you have a bright idea in front of all meeting participants. Give yourself the opportunity to prepare all the things that make you look strong in front of many people.

6. Learn how your co-worker wants to be appreciated!

Showing appreciation made the enthusiasm in the team increase and encouraged them to continue to work better. Saying 'thank you' is a start, but knowing how everyone likes to be 'recognized' can make you stand out in their eyes. “Some people like when everyone claps for them at a meeting, while others prefer to hear the praises spoken in private,” Wilschanski said. Then, if your co-worker likes to be given personal praise, you can try giving him a small surprise like giving him a cake as an appreciation for the achievements he has achieved. Read: Don't Stingy Praise to Colleagues

7. Don't be afraid to brag a little if you work!

Hard to change for the better, you must feel frustrated when your efforts are not recognized by your boss. “Just because your manager has not congratulated you because the project you are working on has finished earlier, or because doing extra work does not mean he is not paying attention,” Wilschanski said. For the sake of ensuring your hard work does not go unnoticed, try showing it in a polite manner. Make your hard work visible by saying, the project you are working on is really difficult. Then, mention how proud you are of what you have done to complete the project. “You have to reverse the situation to gain excellence and show your boss what you have done,” Wilschanski said. Your boss will be happy with your hard work, and will likely be grateful for the extra effort.

8. Frequent brainstorming!

If you are a boss and there is an employee who comes to you asking for help, have him brainstorm before you discuss the solution. Ask the employee if he has an idea. If the answer is no, ask the person to think about it and leave your room with the reason you will make a cup of coffee. “Leaving the room allows employees to think because the presence of bosses can be very frightening,” Wilchanski said. According to Wilchanski, asking employees to 'flex' their brains will make the whole team smarter and more creative. Ask them to try.