What if I told you that there was a simple, proven shortcut to success and fulfillment in your career... that you’re probably not using (and even if you are - odds are you’re doing it wrong.)
The core principle has been used by certain people for decades - some could even argue since the caveman days.
However, it hasn’t been until recently that the true power of this idea has come to light in a way that’s easier than ever to apply to your life and career…
So if you’re feeling stuck or bored in your career and you want to find fulfillment (and achieve greater levels of success), then read carefully and watch the short two minute video below.
(In particular - watch for step four in Tony’s “5 Steps”)
The Key Element To Success & Fulfillment Most People Are Missing
Before I tell you the simple (even obvious) career hack - you need to know what’s missing from how most people apply it.
See, most of the people who do use it, do so unconsciously. They have no purpose or direction. However, the first thing you need to realize is that clarity is key. You need to know what you want before you can make it happen.
Here’s what I mean: Imagine for a second that I’m a magic genie, and I can wave my fingers and give you any job in the world that you want.
What would you choose? Would it give you everything you’re looking for? Or are you not quite sure…?
Most of us would have a difficult time with that question - and that’s ok. All it means is that the first step is taking the time to get clear on exactly what we want.
It means digging into our true strengths, our most important values, and our deepest passions to discover our calling in life (in a way that makes a great income AND an impact in the world). And that’s not easy. It takes time… but the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll get there.
The Simple ‘Career Hack’ For Success & Fulfillment
Like I said, this shortcut to success is painfully simple. It’s obvious. But it’s also incredibly powerful when used wisely and with direction.
Napoleon Hill shared it in his timeless, bestselling book, Think & Grow Rich, where he studied the most successful people in the world to find common practices.
And here it is from one of the greatest teachers of our time:
In a word?
Modelling. Modelling success is the number one tip I can give you in order to escape your boring job as quickly as possible, and create the success, career, and lifestyle you desire.
Why is this so important, where can you find someone to “model”, and who should you model?
Tony gives a great, brief explanation of why modelling successful people is so important in this short, to-the-point video:
Like Tony says, “making your big dreams real” is incredibly important. For me, spending time with my two millionaire bosses at my previous makes a great income AND an impact in the world allowed me to see that they’re just normal guys who persisted until they succeeded - and I could do the same.
The other reason modelling success is the ultimate shortcut is that it allows you to learn from other people’s mistakes. Today, with the power of the internet, it’s easier than ever to access the best information available worldwide so you can shorten your journey and dodge obstacles that others have already overcome.
Who Should You Model Most?
The short answer is that you should model someone who’s already done what you want to do…
… And ideally is at least ten years ahead of you.
Which goes back to the core requirement for this career hack: Knowing exactly what you want to do ( makes a great income AND an impact in the world).
They don’t have to be living your ideal life in every single aspect. In fact, you’ll probably never find someone with the exact same desires as you.
However, you can model certain aspects or behaviors.
Think of your desired life and career as a beautiful, multicolored mosaic, with each tile representing some behavior, practice, or way or living borrowed from people you look up to.
This allows you to pull out what you believe to be the best aspects of everyone you come into contact with, and when those aspects have been proven to be successful by others before you, then you’re using the ultimate shortcut to success.
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Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your entire approach.
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives.
For professionals on the job hunt, a little spring cleaning (metaphorically speaking) could be a great way to reinvigorate your job search. Here are a few strategies your job search spring cleaning should include.
Reevaluate Your Job Search Approach
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Make a list of the last handful of jobs you applied for and see if you can identify any positive or negative trends. Consider things like:
How did I learn about this job?
How did I apply for the job?
Did I earn an interview?
What was the ultimate result?
A lot can be learned about your job search approach just by answering these questions and identifying patterns. For example:
Negative Trends
You discovered five jobs through job boards, applied to all of them via the job boards, and never heard back from any of them.
The common pattern here is applying through job boards. This isn't to say that job boards don't serve a purpose in the job search process, but they have their limitations, and you can't run your job search entirely off of them. When you apply through a job board, there's a good chance that your materials will never get past the applicant tracking system (ATS) and never be seen by an actual person.
One simple fix is to research who the hiring manager or recruiter is that posted the position and email your materials to them directly.
The more efficient fix would be to take a proactive approach by putting together a bucket list of companies that you want to work for and start making connections on LinkedIn with people who work at those companies. You may already know some people who work there or have connections that can refer you to some individuals.
This is a great way to network your way onto a company's radar.
Positive Trends
You applied to three jobs via referral, were invited to two job interviews, and made it through multiple rounds of interviews for one of the jobs before being passed over for someone with a little more experience.
The pattern here is that getting referred to a job by a professional acquaintance is a great way to land a job interview. This indicates that you're leveraging your network well and you should continue to focus on your networking efforts.
The next step is to review the interview process and determine what went well and what needs to be improved. Sometimes the interviewer will provide feedback, and that feedback can be valuable. However, not everyone is comfortable with giving feedback.
Chances are you probably have a good idea about areas of improvement and the skills you need to gain. Put together a plan for addressing those shortfalls.
The good news in making it deep into any interview process is that it indicates that the company likes you as a potential employee (even if the timing just wasn't right) and the experience could be a roadmap to a job with that company at a later date, or another similar opportunity elsewhere.
Give Your Resume & Cover Letter Some Much-Needed Attention
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Are you continuously sending similar resumes and cover letters to each job opening with only minor adjustments? If so, your strategy needs some serious spring cleaning.
The reason why it's so important to tailor your resume is that throughout your career, you acquire numerous skills, but the job you're applying for may only be focusing on 6-8 of those skills. In that case, those skills must rise to the top of the resume with quantifiable examples of how you successfully used those skills at previous jobs.
Remember, recruiters go through hundreds of resumes. They need to be able to tell from a quick glance whether or not you're a potential candidate for the position.
While updating your resume, you could also spruce up your LinkedIn profile by highlighting the skill sets that you want to be noticed for by recruiters.
As for writing a good cover letter, the key to success is writing a disruptive cover letter. When you write a disruptive cover letter, you're basically telling a story. The story should focus on how you connect with the particular company and job position. The story could also focus on your personal journey, and how you got to where you currently are in your career.
If your resumes and cover letters aren't unique, now is the time to clean things up and get on track.
Build Your Personal Brand
Just because you're looking for work doesn't mean that you don't have anything to offer. Use previous career experiences and passions to build your personal brand.
Ask yourself, "How do I want other professionals to view me?"
Pick an area of expertise and start sharing your knowledge and experience with your professional network by pushing out content on your LinkedIn and social media accounts. Good content can include blogs, social media posts, and videos.
By sharing content about your experiences and passions, you slowly build your personal brand, and others will start to notice. The content could lead to good discussions with others in your network. It could also lead to reconnecting with connections that you haven't spoken to in years, or making new connections.
You never know when one of these connections could turn into a job lead or referral. The trick is to get on people's radars. So, when you're cleaning up your job search, be sure to build a plan for personal branding.
Maintain Healthy Habits During Your Job Search
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Your job search is important, but it's even more important to know when to pull back and focus on personal health and spending time with family and friends.
There are actually things that you can do for your own enjoyment that could help your job search in the long run, such as:
Grab coffee with a friend - It's good to engage in light conversation with friends during challenging times. And if your job search does come up, remember that most people have been through it themselves and you never know when a friend may provide you with a good idea or lead on a job.
Volunteer - Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community and help others. In addition, if you develop a little bit of a career gap while looking for a job, you can always talk about how you filled that time volunteering, if you're asked about it during a job interview.
Continue to focus on other passions - Are you a fitness nut? Blogger? Crafter? Continue to do the things that bring you happiness. And if you're in a position to profit from your passion through a freelance job or side hustle, even better!
Spring is the perfect time to clean up and improve your job search so you can land the job you want. If you're struggling to find a job, follow the tips above to reinvigorate your job search—and watch your career blossom!
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This article was originally published at an earlier date.