Success Advice
4 Strategies To Empower Yourself To Seize Success

Many of us desire to experience success.
Of course success means different things to different people. But for everyone, it’s something that improves their lives.
Stories about how people have achieved success in a variety of areas are commonplace.
They motivate us to search for that elusive key to living a successful, happy and financially independent life.
Maybe the success of others has inspired you to find a more rewarding lifestyle.
Or you might realize your life is blah and that you need to escape from boredom and inaction.
But how can you empower yourself to start on this success journey?
ACCA might be the answer for you.
Grasp these four things and become empowered.
One way to think about empowerment is to consider what disempowerment is. Therefore, I’ll use comparison to explain the four aspects of ACCA.
1. AWARENESS happens when you focus
Disempowering
Not focusing wholeheartedly on what you want to achieve.
Feeling blah, so you’re not aware of opportunities when they arise.
Empowering
Awareness happens when you focus on something you really want. It’s far off but it’s burning brightly.
Because you’re thinking about it a lot, your mind is very aware of it.
To get somewhere you’ve never been before, you have to make a start. Awareness is the place to start.
Listen to people you meet, read news articles and posts on the internet.
Use social media.
Awareness enables you to look around in anticipation.
“Awareness allows us to get outside of our minds and observe it in action.” – Dan Brule
Triggers for ideas pop up in the most unexpected places – on t-shirts, signs, logos, advertisements – wherever. Even bad days or life’s obstacles can be triggers that start your thinking.
Just a tip: Jot things down immediately. Too many good ideas are forgotten through lack of a simple jot.
So, to start the empowerment process, develop awareness.
2. CHANGE is positive – a stepping-stone to success
Disempowering
Telling yourself and believing that you are powerless, and incapable of achieving success.
Empowering
Empowerment might involve changing some of your attitudes and beliefs.
When you catch yourself thinking in terms of “can’t” or “impossible”, tell yourself you can and that it IS possible.
Believe that you are not powerless. You can accomplish anything you strive for. Feel the power within you ready to be unleashed.
In addition to changing beliefs, if you’re dissatisfied with your life, other changes will be unavoidable. Try to see the benefits that change will bring. Then you can embrace it without becoming too overwhelmed.
Remember that the most successful people make changes regularly.
Change is to be desired, not feared. View changing and growing as stepping-stones to success.
Adapting to change is step two towards empowerment.

3. Build up your own CONFIDENCE
Disempowerment
Believing you’ve never felt confident, so you never will in the future.
Empowerment
Recognize that everyone has fears and apprehensions.
It is possible, however, to empower yourself to appear confident by doing a few easy things that, if practiced, become part of you.
- Sit, stand and walk tall with shoulders back.
- Speak slowly and clearly.
- Speak with authority.
- Say a mantra, such as “I speak with confidence and look confident, therefore I AM confident.”
The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become.
Being confident is at the center of empowering yourself.
4. Turn awareness, change and confidence into ACTION
Now that you’ve done lots of discovering, learning and thinking, it’s time to act.
There’s plenty of information freely available about goal setting and planning.
I won’t reinvent the wheel, but would add that recording ONE goal that you’ll work towards, say, six months from now, is essential for success.
To reach that goal, make a list of related jobs for each day of the first week. Repeat this process at the beginning of week two, and so on.
That’s your step-by-step guide.
Follow your guide conscientiously.
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius
If a little is accomplished each day, week after week, you’ll soon see significant progress on the way to your destination.
Take time out monthly to celebrate the successes you’ve had.
NOW is the time to start taking action.
Empowerment comes from within.
It’s very empowering to choose for yourself what you want in life, and how you’ll work towards it. You discover that empowerment comes from within.
You are in control.
When you believe that you are the only one who can hold you back, wow! That’s empowerment!
The most wonderful thing about empowerment is the end result – you’ll become an extraordinary person because of the growth that has happened along the way, and the hard work you have put into creating a life you are excited about.
What’s next?
Well, that’s up to you.
Remember, your choices will either empower you, or disempower you.
Choose wisely.
Persevere.
The road will be steep. There’ll be obstacles to overcome. Keep your goals before you and imagine the life you want to lead, to keep you always on track.
What are you waiting for?
Have a clear focus. Read, listen, learn. Embrace change. Believe in yourself. Be confident. Take one step every day towards success.
Think BIG and you’ll behave BIG and achieve BIG.
To start the empowering process, I’ve prepared an Infographic based on ACCA for you to download and refer to frequently.

Do you believe that empowerment comes from inside you?
Maybe you’d like to share about your success and what has empowered you.
I invite you to share or leave a comment below.
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Boost your focus, confidence, and results with 11 powerful habits successful people use every day.

Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.
But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice. You’ll need to give up comfort, excuses, and sometimes even social approval to accomplish your goals.
Value comes from solving problems, and these 11 powerful tips will help you become more productive, successful, and confident, starting today.
1. Take Short Breaks After Finishing a Task
Psychology shows it’s important to reward positive behaviour.
After completing a big task or finishing a book, take five minutes to walk, stretch, or simply breathe. This quick reset helps your brain recharge and strengthens focus.
Many great writers swear by morning walks, solitude, and reflection can unlock creativity.
But if you refuse to take breaks, don’t be surprised when burnout hits. Your brain needs recovery time just as much as your body does.
2. Schedule Your Most Important Tasks First
Multitasking kills productivity. If you want to get more done, try time blocking, a method where you dedicate set periods for specific tasks.
Productivity expert Caitlin Hughes explains, “Time blocking involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day.”
For example, if you’re a writer:
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Research your topic at night.
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Write your first draft in the morning (don’t worry if it’s rough).
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Edit in the afternoon, great writing comes from rewriting.
You can’t buy more time. Use it intentionally and without regret.
3. Eliminate Distractions from Your Workspace
Focus is the foundation of success.
According to Inc. Magazine, it takes an average of 23 minutes to recover from a distraction. That’s nearly half an hour of lost productivity every time you check your phone.
Put your phone away. Close unnecessary tabs. And yes, limit your Netflix binges.
Meeting deadlines consistently is one of the fastest ways to stand out and earn respect.
4. Take Full Responsibility for Your Life
Entrepreneur Derek Sivers once said, “Everything is my fault.”
This mindset doesn’t mean self-blame; it means self-ownership. Stop pointing fingers, making excuses, or waiting for others to change.
If your habits (like smoking or drinking too much) hold you back, it’s time to make better choices. Your friends can’t live your dreams for you; only you can.
5. Invest an Hour a Day in Learning New Skills
Knowledge compounds over time.
Whether you read books, take online courses, or practise a craft, consistent learning gives you a competitive edge.
I used to struggle with academic writing, but I improved by studying the work of great authors and applying what I learned.
Your past doesn’t define you; your actions do. Every new skill adds another tool to your arsenal and makes you more unstoppable.
6. Develop a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset.
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A fixed mindset believes success is based on natural talent.
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A growth mindset believes success comes from effort and learning.
Choose the growth mindset. Embrace challenges. See failures as feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability is your biggest advantage.
7. Learn Marketing to Reach People Who Need You
I once believed marketing was manipulative, until I realised it’s about helping people solve problems.
If your work provides genuine value, marketing is how you let others know it exists. Even Apple spends billions on it.
Don’t be ashamed to promote your skills or business. Without visibility, your ideas will never reach the people who need them most.
Creative professionals who understand marketing and sales have an unfair advantage.
8. Ask Your Mentor the Right Questions
Good mentors can fast-track your growth.
While mentorship often costs money, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Great mentors don’t care about titles; they care about your progress.
If you don’t have access to a mentor yet, books are your silent mentors. Read the best in your field, take notes, and apply what resonates.
9. Build Confidence Through Action, Not Affirmations
Author Ryan Holiday once said, “I don’t believe in myself. I have evidence.”
Confidence doesn’t come from shouting affirmations into the mirror; it comes from proof. Doing hard things, keeping promises to yourself, and following through.
When you consistently take action, your brain gathers evidence that you can handle whatever comes next. That’s real confidence, grounded, earned, and unshakable.
10. Focus on Your Strengths
Your strengths reveal where your greatest impact lies.
If people compliment you on something often, it’s a clue. Lean into it.
A former professor once told me I was creative, and that simple comment gave me the confidence to go all in. I studied creativity, applied it daily, and turned it into my career advantage.
Double down on your strengths. That’s how you build momentum and mastery.
11. Identify and Challenge Your Limiting Beliefs
Your beliefs shape your reality.
For years, I believed I couldn’t be a great writer because of my chronic tinnitus and astigmatism, sensory challenges that made concentration difficult. But over time, I realised those struggles made me more disciplined, observant, and empathetic.
Your limitations can become your greatest motivators if you let them.
Avoid shortcuts. Growth takes time, but it’s always worth it.
Final Thoughts
Becoming productive, successful, and confident isn’t about working harder than everyone else. It’s about working smarter, consistently, and intentionally.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small: take a break after your next task, schedule your priorities, or spend one hour learning something new.
Every habit you change compounds into long-term success. Remember, true change comes from practising new behaviours.
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