Success comes to those who work at it. Sure, a handful of folks will get lucky and strike gold without lifting more than a finger, but for the most part, to achieve, one must put in the effort. This takes time, planning, and a special kind of work ethic, along with a go-getter, never-fail attitude.

We are going fromA – Z with tips and advice to help a success-driven individual to reach their goals in the workplace. As we move along to P, Q, and R, there are three more ways to find success with persistence, quick thinking, and valuable relationships.

Persistence

The path to success will rarely, if ever, be a straight line. Roadblocks, twists and turns, and setbacks will all be part of the journey. Giving up at the first sign of struggle is a surefire way to never make it anywhere near the rich reward of success. Persistence keeps strong people pushing, fighting odds, and overcoming obstacles.

As per Erupting Mind, “Those who are able to keep going through periods of adversity stand a much better chance of achieving something of real meaning and value in their life. You must be willing to stick with something for the long-term and avoid the tendency to view things from a short-term perspective.”

Endure the hardships, resolve to work through challenges, and remain constant in your desire to succeed. Those who push themselves the hardest propel the highest.

Quick Thinking

When money and time are of the essence, which is the norm in a workplace scenario, thinking on one’s feet is imperative. The person who flip-flops or is poor at decision-making can fall behind in their work and miss out on opportunities that may not come back around again.

According toIllumine, “Whether you end up on the spot while presenting a proposal, attending a meeting, or selling an idea to customers, learning to articulate your thoughts in unforeseen situations is a valuable skill. The ability to think rapidly whilst on your feet is a skill that is in very high demand in the business world. Once you have learned to master it, your sharp and relevant responses will immediately instill confidence in what you are saying.”

Dell EMC adds, “There’s only one combination of speed and intelligence that can bring sustainable success and that is to be both quick and clever.” Quick thinking is only beneficial if the ideas are smart and useful. So along with being on the ball comes business knowledge and that “gut feeling” that assures you that you’re making decisions that will benefit your role and the company as a whole.

Relationships

They say it’s lonely at the top, but it doesn’t have to be. Success shared with co-workers, clients, customers, etc. makes “the more, the merrier” a far better way to celebrate the fruits of hard work.

As per Entrepreneur, “Every successful executive and entrepreneur will tell you, their most important asset is their network, and they don’t mean social network. They mean people they actually know and work with in real time because they’re the ones that actually get things done.”

Good relationships are not only personally fulfilling, but they can help a business thrive. As perMy Top Business Ideas, “If you are kind, courteous, and attentive to your customers, employees, and business associates, you will establish a good reputation for your business. And people will deem you and your business as trustworthy and experienced.”

For tips on ways to build meaningful business relationships, Forbes offers sage advice that anyone can benefit from.

Stay tuned for the next installment in our A – Z series. Success gets closer with every letter!

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Success comes to those who work at it. Sure, a handful of folks will get lucky and strike gold without lifting more than a finger, but for the most part, to achieve, one must put in the effort. This takes time, planning, and a special kind of work ethic, along with a go-getter, never-fail attitude.
We are going fromA – Z with tips and advice to help a success-driven individual to reach their goals in the workplace. As we move along to P, Q, and R, there are three more ways to find success with persistence, quick thinking, and valuable relationships. 
Persistence
The path to success will rarely, if ever, be a straight line. Roadblocks, twists and turns, and setbacks will all be part of the journey. Giving up at the first sign of struggle is a surefire way to never make it anywhere near the rich reward of success. Persistence keeps strong people pushing, fighting odds, and overcoming obstacles.
As per Erupting Mind, "Those who are able to keep going through periods of adversity stand a much better chance of achieving something of real meaning and value in their life. You must be willing to stick with something for the long-term and avoid the tendency to view things from a short-term perspective."
Endure the hardships, resolve to work through challenges, and remain constant in your desire to succeed. Those who push themselves the hardest propel the highest. 
Quick Thinking
When money and time are of the essence, which is the norm in a workplace scenario, thinking on one's feet is imperative. The person who flip-flops or is poor at decision-making can fall behind in their work and miss out on opportunities that may not come back around again.
According toIllumine, "Whether you end up on the spot while presenting a proposal, attending a meeting, or selling an idea to customers, learning to articulate your thoughts in unforeseen situations is a valuable skill. The ability to think rapidly whilst on your feet is a skill that is in very high demand in the business world. Once you have learned to master it, your sharp and relevant responses will immediately instill confidence in what you are saying."
Dell EMC adds, "There's only one combination of speed and intelligence that can bring sustainable success and that is to be both quick and clever." Quick thinking is only beneficial if the ideas are smart and useful. So along with being on the ball comes business knowledge and that "gut feeling" that assures you that you're making decisions that will benefit your role and the company as a whole.
Relationships
They say it's lonely at the top, but it doesn't have to be. Success shared with co-workers, clients, customers, etc. makes "the more, the merrier" a far better way to celebrate the fruits of hard work.
As per Entrepreneur, "Every successful executive and entrepreneur will tell you, their most important asset is their network, and they don't mean social network. They mean people they actually know and work with in real time because they're the ones that actually get things done."
Good relationships are not only personally fulfilling, but they can help a business thrive. As perMy Top Business Ideas, "If you are kind, courteous, and attentive to your customers, employees, and business associates, you will establish a good reputation for your business. And people will deem you and your business as trustworthy and experienced."
For tips on ways to build meaningful business relationships, Forbes offers sage advice that anyone can benefit from. 
Stay tuned for the next installment in our A – Z series. Success gets closer with every letter!
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