10 Things You Need to Give Up If You Want to Be Successful

The Art of Improvement
6 min readMar 6, 2022

Often, when we think about how to become successful we focus on all the things we need to do. We need to work out more, we need to eat better, we need to get this or that project done. We need to do better in school. We need to be more consistent. We need to be more productive.

But sometimes, we end up focusing so much on all the things we need to do, we forget about all the things we need to give up. Over time, we develop mindsets or habits that hold us back from achieving our goals, and if we never give them up, they keep holding us back, no matter how much we try.

That’s why it’s useful to consider what parts of your life you need to let go, the parts of your life that need to demand less of your focus, so you can have the space to work on your goals and aspirations.

Let’s go over some of the key things you probably need to give up in order to reach your full potential and see the kind of success you know you’re capable of.

1. Give Up Low Standards

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