Sometimes, in order to achieve something, you need to give up something. And the thing is that you say “no” not to something important, but to a load that actually pulls you to the bottom. Here is a list of things you should look at, and it is better to give up altogether, keep it to yourself:

1. Give up an unhealthy lifestyle. If you want to achieve something in life, you must remember – it all starts with health. First of all, you need to take care of it, so you should eat healthy food and physical exercise. The day will come, and you will thank yourself for these small steps.
2. Do not be afraid of big ambitions. If you never try and take advantage of great opportunities, or allow your dreams to become a reality, you will never realize your true potential. So, when voicing your ideas, do not be afraid of failure, and, of course, do not be afraid to succeed.
3. Stop looking for excuses. Successful people know that they are the only ones responsible for their lives, no matter where they started, their weaknesses, or how many failures they have experienced. Become the master of your life. No one will do that for you.
4. Stop believing in a “miracle cure.” Instant success is a myth. Fortunate fellows know that if they make small continuous improvements every day, over time they will produce the desired results.
5. Forget about perfectionism. Nothing will ever be perfect, no matter how hard we try.
6. Stop saying “yes” because it doesn’t lead you to your goal Prosperous people know that in order to achieve their goal, they must say “no” to certain tasks, activities and requirements of friends, relatives and colleagues.
7. Avoid toxic people. If you spend time with those behind you, you are moving away from success. However, if you spend time with more successful people than yourself, you will become one yourself. Look around you and decide if you need to change your surroundings.
8. Give up the short-term way of thinking.

Successful people set long-term goals; they know that these goals are the result of simple actions that they have to perform every day. These useful actions should not just be performed; you should put them into practice.