The internet is flooded with countless videos and advice columns that promise to teach you how to be more successful than 99% of the world’s population.
Most of these claims revolve around setting goals, developing discipline, and eliminating distractions.
But let’s face it: if you look closely at the habits of highly successful people, you’ll quickly realize that they don’t strictly follow a regimented lifestyle or adopt a monk-like demeanor.
So, what really separates the extremely successful from the rest?
The True Pillars of Extreme Success
To truly rise above the 99% of the population, you need to:
- Develop a contrarian idea
- Right about that idea
- It will be implemented on a large scale
The most important challenge lies in disagreeing with the majority, being right in your contrarian stance, and having the courage to put everything on the line for your beliefs.
People always focus on the killing aspect because it is the most visible and the easiest to follow.
However, execution alone does not determine the extent of a person’s success.
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Right Contrarianism: The Key Ingredient to Groundbreaking Success
Some of the most important developments in history, such as Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity or the Wright brothers’ invention of the airplane, were once rightly contrarian ideas that were initially considered ridiculous and rejected by many.
The willingness to challenge widely held assumptions, embrace unpopular beliefs, and stay strong despite the ridicule and criticism that may come your way is what paves the way for groundbreaking success.
The Unseen Downside of Extreme Success
But before setting your sights on being more successful than 99% of people, take a moment to consider the following potential pitfalls:
- You will be unpopular – Achieving extreme success often alienates you from friends and family who may not understand or support your unconventional path.
- You will fail—a lot – To become a correct contrarian, you must first accept the fact that you will be an incorrect contrarian many times, which can lead to many failures and failures along the way.
- The myth of happiness – Success does not automatically equal happiness. In fact, success always enhances who you are and how you feel, so it’s not a cure-all for life’s problems.
Changing Success: Identifying Your True Motivations
Instead of obsessing over the idea of outperforming 99% of people, take the time to reflect on your underlying motivations for seeking such high levels of success.
Make sure you set the right definition of success for yourself, and pursue your passions and goals for the right reasons.
By doing this, you are more likely to achieve true satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
