If you truly want to be successful in life then there are certain habits and traits that you need to give up. Of course this is easier said than done, but if you are determined to commit to excellence it is something you will have to do.

Successful people display certain traits and one of these is that they don’t allow criticism to affect them. It really is so easy to let what others think of your actions get to you. Quite often this is the reason why you give up on your goals, because you were told you wouldn’t achieve it.

Another trait or habit is that of not giving up when things go wrong. You have heard the saying that you should learn by your mistakes. So when something goes wrong, view this circumstance in a positive way. Think about what you can learn from your experience.

In order to succeed and excel you need to learn how to be decisive. This applies to all that you do, whether in your business or in a relationship. You have to identify what it is that you want, set a goal and then take actions so you can move forward.  Remove the old habit of being indecisive.

Another bad habit that will have to be extinguished is that of procrastination. If you keep on waiting for the ‘right time’ you could be waiting forever. Stop waiting for the opportune moment to take action and just get started.

The next habit to break is the one of being fearful of what and where your actions may take you. Too many people are scared of success, even though they say they want it like crazy! Stop hiding from your problems and face them head on.

One habit that fear is often related to is the one of making excuses. An excuse provides you with an easy way out, it only set you back. So stop blaming your actions on your kids, on your job or because you are too tired. If you truly want to excel and be successful then get working on it.

As you begin to let your bad habits go, new ones will take their place. These newer habits will empower you to be successful with your goals and your life. Remember that each new day presents you with a wonderful opportunity. If you learn to embrace this concept you will be more successful than you ever thought possible.