1. They face their own fears
Successful people don’t let fear hold them back. They acknowledge it, face it head-on, and take action anyway. Growth happens outside the comfort zone.
2. They think long term
They don’t chase quick wins or instant gratification. Instead, they make decisions today that set them up for success years down the line. Patience and strategy always win.
3. They don't procrastinate
Waiting for the "perfect moment" is a trap. They take action now, even when things aren’t ideal. Progress beats perfection every time.
4. They avoid meetings at all cost
When Kevin asked Mark Cuban to give his best productivity advice, he quickly responded, “Never take meetings unless someone is writing a check.” Meetings are notorious time killers. They start late, have the wrong people in them, meander around their topics, and run long. You should get out of meetings whenever you can and hold fewer of them yourself. If you do run a meeting, keep it short and to the point.
5. They say “no” to almost everything
Billionaire Warren Buffet once said, “The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.” And James Altucher colorfully gave Kevin this tip: “If something is not a ‘Hell Yeah!’ then it’s a no.” Remember, you only have 1,440 minutes in a day. Don’t give them away easily.
6. They follow the 80/20 rule
Known as the Pareto Principle, in most cases, 80% of results come from only 20% of activities. Ultra-productive people know which activities drive the greatest results. Focus on those and ignore the rest.
7. they delegate almost everything
Ultra-productive people don’t ask, “How can I do this task?” Instead, they ask, “How can this task get done?” They take the I out of it as much as possible. Ultra-productive people don’t have control issues, and they are not micro-managers. In many cases, good enough is, well, good enough.
8. They touch things only once
How many times have you opened a piece of regular mail—a bill perhaps—and then put it down, only to deal with it again later? How often do you read an e-mail and then close it and leave it in your inbox to deal with later? Highly successful people try to “touch it once.” If it takes less than five or ten minutes—whatever it is—they deal with it right then and there. It reduces stress, since it won’t be in the back of their minds, and it is more efficient, since they won’t have to re-read or re-evaluate the item again in the future.
9. Energy is everything
You can’t make more minutes in the day, but you can increase your energy to increase your attention, focus, and productivity. Highly successful people don’t skip meals, sleep, or breaks in the pursuit of more, more, more. Instead, they view food as fuel, sleep as recovery, and breaks as opportunities to recharge in order to get even more done.
Success isn’t about luck or talent—it’s about the choices you make every single day. The most successful people aren’t fearless, but they refuse to let fear stop them. They don’t waste time on distractions or delays; they take action, think long-term, and protect their most valuable resource—time.
If you want to level up your life, start by adopting these habits. Small changes today create massive results tomorrow. The question is: Which habit will you commit to first? 🚀
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