Helpful Advice For Anyone Who Wants To Be More Productive

One superpower is to accomplish without letting ego consume you.

And only a handful of people get to master it.

These are my observations about how to become more modest based on what I have seen in certain personalities.

1. Treat improvement as an infinite journey.

Proud people think life has an endpoint. When they get very famous or called the best at what they do, they think they are at the top.

But really, the endpoint always changes. Simple people know you can always be better. It’s not a game that ends. It’s a long trip.

If you see winning this way, it’s easier to not be proud. Regardless of how wonderful you believe yourself to be, you can always improve. No one is ahead or behind. Everyone gets better at their speed in their way.

2. Always be open to learning. Remain teachable.

You can tell who is proud and who is humble by how they like to learn. Proud people do not like to be taught. They think they know everything.

But humble people love to learn. They think everyone can learn more. 

Read More: 4 Ways to be more productive in the morning

3. Listen to everything.

Many good jobs end because people don’t listen. Some folks were great but stopped paying attention. They thought they knew everything. So, their jobs failed before they started.

To be good at your job and still be humble, listen. Hear what others say, good or bad. Pay attention to ideas and what others think. Always be open to new things. Any sound, good or bad, can teach you.

4. Always acknowledge where you came from.

Even though you’re doing fantastic right now, never forget where you came from. Be proud of yourself if you were impoverished in college and now run a large company. Tell your story.

Humble people don’t hide their past. They talk about how they worked hard to be successful. Famous people like Oprah, Dwayne Johnson, and others are liked because they remember where they started.

5. Know when to peak.

It’s smart to not be too humble all the time. Sometimes you need to show you are strong, like when folks try to hurt you on purpose.

Recognise when to act tough and when to be soft. Humble yourself, but resist the urge to belittle others. Proud people don’t get this. They think they should always be bossy. But smart people know when to be quiet and when to speak up. They change how they act to fit what’s happening.

6. Never underestimate anyone.

Roger Federer is known for being nice to other players. He said, “I like other players a lot. I never think they are bad.”

Even though he is one of the best, he never thinks less of others on the court. He thinks anyone can win, and being the best doesn’t mean he always wins.

He sees everyone as a good player.

7. Be better than your previous self, not with anyone.

Being humble means you don’t see others as bad guys. You only see yourself as a bad guy you need to fix. Try to be better than you were yesterday. Don’t think others are a danger to you.

People who are too proud are loud because they think everyone is against them. They want to be better than everyone else, so they make a lot of noise. Humble people are quiet but sure of themselves. They help others be good while also trying to be good at what they do.

Read More: How To Be More Productive When You’re Feeling Unmotivated?

8. Celebrate others’ seasons.

It’s okay to cheer for others when they win. You can be happy for them like you are happy for yourself.

1. Dirk Nowitzki lost a big game before he won a big prize.
2. Tom Brady was not picked early but became the best at his job.
3. Venus Williams lost many times before she won lots of prizes.

Maybe these people cheered for others before they were famous.

You can be the best without bragging.

Be one of the best people who can control their big egos.