Sometimes, to become successful and get closer to the person you can be, you don’t need to add more things — you need to give up some of them. There are certain things that are universal, which will make you successful if you give up on them.
Source: Thrive Global, August, 2018. Link.
If you never try and take great opportunities or allow your dreams to become realities, you will never unleash your true potential. And the world will never benefit from what you could have achieved. So, voice your ideas, don’t be afraid to fail, and certainly don’t be afraid to succeed.
INSIGHTS: Although it is far down the list, the need to be liked is a huge barrier to effective leadership. If you truly need to be liked, go sell ice cream.