Success is measured differently for every person. Some view success as having the most money, holding the most power or even being the happiest person in the room.

No matter how you view or measure success, your goals are typically reached in similar ways. Now, guru's are always telling you to add more to your life. Add more cardio, add more money, add more time. I will give you some inspiration on giving a few things up to lead to your success.

You are responsible for things that happen in your life. If you make the excuse of an accident, someone's mistake or even medical problems in your life; how you react to it is ultimately your decision and your responsibility.

How many times have you stopped yourself from being successful or reaching a goal because it wasn't perfect? We have been taught over and over again that perfection isn't real. And it isn't. But that shouldn't scare you into thinking that your goal can't be reached. You will miss so many opportunities through the fear of failure.

I'm not saying lose control, go wild and ruin your life. I'm saying give up control on things that are beyond your reach and hone in on those that you can. Like I mentioned before, your reaction to any situation is your choice and responsibility. It is something you can control.

Maybe you don't need to add cardio to your routine six times a week (yes it's ideal but we're not Olympians) but try drinking one less day a week or skipping the fast food meal for lunch. Small things like change in diet and exercise will dramatically change your mindset. A healthy life reflects on healthy choices in other aspects.

This one may be the hardest for most people. We find comfort and solace in people we know. They hold our secrets and best memories. If someone is holding you back from your success or dragging you down with their negativity, let them go. Spend time with people who are uplifting, realistic and have the same mindset as you. If you spend time with a person who has a higher drive and ambitious goals, you will notice yourself wanting to be that way. Make it happen.

No matter how hard you try, someone in the room will not like you. They will not like your mindset, drive, ideas or opinions. The ONLY way to be liked by everyone is by changing yourself to meet everyone's expectations. By doing so, you lose your authenticity.

Okay, I sound crazy right?? Especially coming from someone who's blogging success comes from social media outreach. What I mean is give up the idea that you need to be what social media says is acceptable, cool or "goals". Give up binging social media accounts that don't actively play a role in your success. For guys, Dan Bilzerian looks super cool and successful with his girls, cars, guns and money and for girls, Kylie Jenner may have everything she needs in life from plastic surgery, cars and awesome vacations. Take the two, three, four hours you spend "Instagram stalking" these people and pursue your own goals and success.

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xoxo, Kris