Are you satisfied in your current position? Distressingly few people can answer yes to that question. Most people want a pay raise, a promotion or a jump to a better position at a different company. Few people manage to obtain their goals.If you want to join them, adopt some of these habits of highly successful people.

2. Popular advice ranges from “act as though you’re rich already” to “see the good
side of everything.” Platitudes only go so far, but what it all boils down to is a
positive, effective outlook on life. Be ambitious, not dissatisfied. Be proactive, not
apathetic.

3. You can come in to work earlier, work through breaks and stay late. On the other
hand, you can work more intelligently in the same amount of time. Combining
both methods — working smarter and longer — can be a brilliant display of the
talent and ambition it takes to move up.

4. The biggest thing holding many people back is that their bosses simply don’t know
what they want. Do you want a raise? Do you want a promotion? Do you want a
transfer to another department? You’ll never get any of them if you don’t know
how to ask. Learn how to ask for what you want. Also, learn how to take no for an
answer, when it’s necessary.

5. Businesses need to practice risk management in order to improve. You should treat
yourself no differently. Calculate risks and take the ones with the best possible return
for the least possible risk. The lottery is not a safe risk; asking for a raise might be. Only
you have the perspective to analyze your situation for the risks and rewards.

6. No one gets anywhere without knowing where they’re going. Take a few hours, a few days
or a few weeks to define your dreams and the steps necessary to reach them. Decide how
you need to approach your life for the best results. This is where a positive attitude really
comes in handy; you’ll be able to push down the pessimism and focus on realistic steps to
achieve your dreams.

7. The AMCAT is India’s first employability assessment test that help fresh graduates
to get their first job quickly and efficiently.