Ultra Successful

Ultra Successful is a Substack focused on personal and professional development, sharing insights and strategies from successful individuals on effectiveness, growth mindset, risk-taking, and breaking limiting beliefs. It emphasizes accountability, the importance of one's circle, and adopting positive behaviors and thoughts for success.

Personal Development Professional Growth Mindset and Attitude Risk Management Success Strategies Leadership and Influence Productivity and Efficiency

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Psychology of Maximum Effectiveness

1847 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

Real progress often comes from elimination rather than addition.
Being too spread out can dilute your effectiveness and slow you down.
Focusing on fewer tasks or projects can lead to more progress and success.

Make Risk Fun Again

1120 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

💼 Business Risk management Success Career development

Successful individuals find risk fun, not scary.
Enjoying risk leads to unique behaviors and exceptional outcomes.
Repeating risk-taking behavior over time leads to outsized success.

Four Minute Focus: Don't Take It Personally

1257 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Personal Growth

Separate 'who you are' from 'what you do'
Check out 'You are the Driver, Not the Car' for more insights
Explore 'Drop Your Ego - Grow Your Power' for further reading

Change Your Vocabulary, Change Your Command

727 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Positivity Success Self-Improvement

Words matter - be mindful of your language to propel yourself forward.
The words you use shape your thoughts and interactions with others.
Make simple shifts in your vocabulary to change your approach to work and leave a powerful impression.

Nailing the 4 Critical Moments

805 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24

💼 Business Success Career Performance Scaling

Successful individuals excel in critical moments.
They take risks and are aggressive in self-created opportunities.
Thriving in external challenges and scaling is vital for sustained success.

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Are You Really Positioned for Growth?

1120 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

💼 Business Professional Growth Leadership

Having a mindset of continual growth is essential in any endeavor.
Positioning yourself and your company for growth means having both internal and external alignment.
Success in growth requires hunger, strategy, and mindset.

Thoughts of the Week: January 12, 2024

982 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

💼 Business Success Career development Motivation Positivity Uncertainty

Focus on moving forward, not clearing a list.
Watch Reid Hoffman's video on his biggest challenge and how he works.
Negativity serves no purpose. Positivity fuels you and those around you.

Thoughts of the Week: February 9, 2024

589 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Motivation Personal Development

Confident people focus on their strengths, not weaknesses.
To succeed, shift your mindset to expect the best outcomes.
Take control of your thoughts and don't let others manipulate you.

Four Minute Focus: Got Charisma? Here's What to Know.

668 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions

This post is about charisma - what it is, how to incorporate it, and how to address it.
It encourages trying out new things related to charisma throughout the week.
Additional resources are available for leveraging emotions effectively in achieving results.

Four Minute Focus: Obsession Can't Be Beat

845 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Motivation

Obsession can push you forward more than discipline.
Focus on the things that truly drive your passion.
Obsess over the right things for success.

Four Minute Focus: Your Circle

569 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Relationships Self-Improvement

The people you surround yourself with can influence your success in the long term.
Be mindful of the voices you allow into your circle, they can reinforce imaginary rules or help you break them.
Power up your circle by surrounding yourself with successful people.

Thoughts of the Week: January 19, 2024

786 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Success Stories Podcasts Motivation

You have the power to change your life and move forward.
Adopt a mindset of possibility over feeling stuck.
Explore the possibilities in areas where you feel stuck and take steps towards them.

Thoughts of the Week: January 26, 2024

628 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Guidance Motivation Belief

Lead with intention and people will follow your example.
Don't be afraid to go against the crowd like self-made billionaire Sam Zell advises.
Believe in yourself and know your worth, because mindset matters.

Thoughts of the Week: February 2, 2024

353 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Personal Growth Community Well-being

Take time for personal joys and release valves to decompress and clear your mind.
Raise your expectations for 2024 and push your boundaries for growth.
You are the only one stopping yourself from succeeding.

Four Minute Focus: Navigating Difficult Personalities

334 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24

💼 Business Career Workplace dynamics Community Engagement

Dealing with difficult personalities is a common experience in the workplace.
Sharing insights and strategies on managing difficult personalities can be valuable for others.
Joining communities and conversations can provide support and help in navigating workplace challenges.

Tenacity is a Success Code

982 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23

🚌 Education Success Persistence Adaptability

Tenacity involves adapting and persisting towards goals.
Being tenacious means being all-in but adaptable.
Understanding the nuance between persistence and tenacity can lead to breakthroughs in work and life.

Success and the Imaginary Rules You Live By

1002 implied HN points • 08 May 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Success Beliefs Self-Improvement Mindset Personal Growth

Success starts from within and is reflected in your actions.
The rules you believe in impact what you strive for and what you think is possible.
Ultra-successful individuals don't adhere to imaginary rules that limit most people.

The Power of Your Circle

982 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community Guidance Human connection

High performers crave a circle that challenges and pushes them.
Starting out or successful, finding the right circle is vital.
Having the right circle can either hold you back or boost your ambitions.

The Incredible Benefits (and Trials) of Crowning Yourself

727 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth

Claim your future by crowning yourself with deep self-knowledge and potential.
Speak your goals into existence and work towards making them a reality.
Decide who you want to become, direct your path, and take ownership of your journey.

How the Best Dismantle Overwhelm

687 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Wellness Pressure Self-Improvement Productivity

Decisions we make, big or small, can have significant impacts on our lives.
Feeling overwhelmed can happen easily with the busyness of work and life.
Learning from successful CEOs can provide valuable lessons for managing overwhelm.

Accountability is a Form of Self-Respect

668 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Accountability Personal Growth Leadership Productivity

Accountability is a form of self-respect.
Setting high standards for yourself and others is key in achieving success.
Holding oneself and others accountable is crucial for effective progress and leadership.