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Success doesn't always happen overnight.

Sure, there are people that gain success in a moment's notice but those are very rare occasions. The more common success stories are those of people that worked hard and accomplished their goals and objectives despite constant hardships and arduous challenges. It's a long climb to success but can be achieved if you put your mind and heart to it. Here are a few comments that may help your climb to success.

Watch for golden opportunities.

There are a number of opportunities that pass by each person. Some might not recognize it as an opportunity while others see the opportunity but are disheartened and overwhelmed by the work that needs to be done with relation to the opportunity. Once you see an opportunity, grab it and take on whatever work needs to be done to accomplish the objectives. Achieving success is a long process and every opportunity you grab and complete satisfactorily is a step up the ladder of success. Work is never easy. It just seems easy if you enjoy it. You may encounter work that is not enjoyable. Take it on and accept whatever pain comes with the job. All those experiences will help make you a better person.

Take on challenges as they come along.

The challenge in itself may not offer any opportunity but that should not deter you from tacking the work. Undertaking challenges will help build up your character and prepare you for other tasks. Don't be selective in your jobs. Take on whatever job is assigned to you and complete it successfully. People will notice your performance and will consider you for jobs with greater responsibilities. They will consider you as a reliable and responsible person who can get the job done regardless of difficulties. Remember that it's not who you know but who knows you and your capabilities. Go the extra mile. Jobs can be completed successfully by a lot of people but very few will go the extra mile in completing those jobs. Look for the extra mile and go for it. People will recognize you as an achiever and earmark you as a potential candidate for critical jobs.

Don't wait for everything to fall into place before grabbing the opportunity.

People sometimes wait for the right moment or more resources before stepping forward. Be proactive and do whatever needs to be done to get the job moving. Always aim for the best. You don't have to achieve perfection all the time but aiming for it will bring out the best in you. Your attitude and determination are felt by your co-workers and may inspire them to do extraordinarily well in their work.

Anticipating and grabbing opportunities are good

But at times you may have to create your own opportunity. Write down your long and short terms to success. Set your action plans to accomplish those goals. Your actions and activities may bring about the opportunities you need to climb the ladder of success. Don't rest on your laurels. There are other opportunities lying around. Take hold of them all.