3 Ways To Stay Humble After Early Success

Raj Shamani
3 min readMay 9, 2022
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An unbridled passion for success is a powerful tool, and it is necessary to attain lasting success. However, only a minority of us are talking about the idea of not only reaching what you set out to do but also, more importantly, what to do when overwhelmed with success.

Maybe you’ve got a plan in place if things don’t go well.

But what about when everything works out just like you planned?

I had an engaging conversation with Manish Pandey, the unofficial coach of many successful content creators. My interest was piqued by our discussion of early success and the baggage that comes with it.

Sometimes we are so focused on reaching the goals that we never consider what will happen next. When success comes too soon or at a very early age, the challenge usually determines how you handle it.

The following are some things to remember when dealing with success:

1. EXPRESS GRATITUDE

An expression of gratitude is an emotion of offering thanks to someone or something for what they have done for you. Being grateful in turn enables a higher mode in you, bringing you closer to success.
People who live with gratitude are constantly aware of their blessings, and their joy drives them to do better. A grateful person can put failure in perspective when things don’t work out. The problem with getting successful early is that you have time to learn from mistakes and still be grateful.

2. STAY HUMBLE

There is nothing permanent in this world. You may not continue to enjoy success tomorrow, and much of it is related to your attitude. Remember that success is shared. And a lot of people put their faith in you. And you need to enjoy this success responsibly and with humility.
Failures should also be acknowledged, so you don’t want the new success to overwhelm you. Failures inspire you and humble you, both of which are beneficial. When success comes, it may seem natural, and it is wise to savor it, to feel grateful and aware.

3. KEEP GROWING

Learn and evolve as much as you possibly can. Nevertheless, accept your limitations and realize that you will never have all the answers.
To evolve every day, you must take the time to read what others have to say and ask them for their feedback before making any statements. It shows that you value both their input and opinions.
Most importantly, it would be best if you did not let your ego influence your decisions whenever you are successful. This is something a young person who has achieved success needs to practice. Make sure to apologize quickly if you make any mistakes.

We lose the taste of achievement when we keep working without seeing any results or even after we reach a particular milestone. When you let go of other people’s expectations and pursue whatever makes you happy, you define your success not by how you feel, how you fulfill yourself, or how you choose to live your life, but by how you think, how you conduct yourself, and how you choose to live your life.

Be fearless and keep learning!

Listen to my engaging conversation with Manish on Figuring Out.

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Raj Shamani

200+Speeches in 26+Countries on Financial Freedom Investor: Startups, Stocks & Crypto