Sometimes you can become complacent without even realizing it has happened. While that is not necessarily bad for everyone, if you have been sitting and hoping for something more out of life, it will not come if you do not reach for it.

But perhaps being someone who climbs the corporate ladder has never come naturally to you. Courtesy of the Hive, here are some simple ways you can start working to achieve more in any aspect of your life.

Be Optimistic

Does the thought of trying anything different fill you with dread of all that could go wrong? That mental state is an easy deterrent to being more daring. Instead, focus on all that could go well.

Stop Procrastinating

The perfect moment will never come. Life will always be hectic and inconvenient. Try anyway. If you don’t, before you know it a decade will have passed you by and you will still be in the same spot.

Know What You Want to Achieve

Being ambitious is not a goal in itself. Have a list of things you want to be doing so you can start building a game plan for what you need to do to get what you want.

Be a Risk Taker

There are many sayings that urge you to try new things: fortune favors the bold. No risk, no reward. The gist is, if you live in fear of mistakes and failure, you are simultaneously avoiding growth and advancement. Stop being afraid and just try.

Take Care of Yourself

The best way to get others to see more in you is to see more in yourself. This doesn’t just mean learning new skills that can help your career. It also means taking care of your body and mind. Work out, get enough sleep every night, and eat healthily. It will become obvious if you are neglecting your well-being and could make people expect less of you.

Cultivate a Like-Minded Social Circle

You are the company you keep. If everyone around you is content to be a big fish in a small pond, you won’t have anyone there encouraging you to strive for more. Associate with the kind of company you want to be like.

Ambitious behaviors are not something you are either born with or simply don’t have. You can absolutely develop habits that will help you set your sights higher.

Still trying to figure out how to channel your ambitious side? Find more advice in the post from the Hive here.

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CEO Noah Kagan offers 10 tips to get more from life.

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