The Universal Laws Of Success And Achievement

Okay, let's talk success. Everyone wants it, right? But have you noticed how complicated everyone makes it seem?

I think it's way simpler than all those gurus let on. And maybe, just maybe, my take on the "universal laws" is a little…unconventional.

The (Secretly Hilarious) Laws of Getting Stuff Done

Law #1: Show Up (Even When You REALLY Don't Want To)

This is huge. Honestly, 80% of success is just showing up. Think about it: the gym, that networking event, even just opening your laptop to work.

Nobody feels like it all the time! But those who show up anyway? They're the ones who get somewhere.

Law #2: Embrace the Mess (Perfection is Overrated)

Forget being perfect. Perfect is the enemy of "done." So, go on! Make mistakes. Spill coffee on your important documents.

Okay, maybe not deliberately. But the point is, progress often looks messy. Plus, who remembers the people who never dared to be messy?

As the great Marie Forleo famously said "Everything is figureoutable", you can always fix it.

Law #3: The "Just One More" Principle

Feeling stuck? Do just ONE more thing. One more email, one more paragraph, one more rep at the gym.

It's amazing how a little extra effort can snowball. This one is often my saving grace. Like Oprah Winfrey said "The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work."

Law #4: Ask (Even If You Feel Like a Total Dummy)

Seriously, just ask. Need help? Ask. Want advice? Ask. Confused about something obvious? You guessed it, ask!

Most people are surprisingly helpful. And the worst they can say is no. I'm convinced that half of my successes are because I dared to ask questions people were too afraid to voice.

Law #5: The Power of "Tiny Habits"

Big goals are scary. Break them down into ridiculously small steps. Want to write a book? Start with writing just ONE sentence a day.

Seriously. One sentence. You can handle that, right? These tiny habits add up faster than you think. James Clear talks a lot about in the Atomic Habits book, you should read it!

Law #6: The "It's Okay to Fail" (Like, Really Okay)

Failure isn't the opposite of success; it's a stepping stone. Everyone fails. Even Elon Musk has launch failures!

The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep going. Don't be afraid to screw up spectacularly. It makes for a great story later.

Law #7: Celebrate the Small Wins (Pizza is Optional, But Encouraged)

Did you send that scary email? Awesome! Did you finally clean your desk? Celebrate! Small wins fuel momentum.

Acknowledge your progress, no matter how tiny. Treat yourself (within reason, of course). Maybe with pizza. Maybe not.

My Unpopular Opinion?

These "laws" aren't exactly rocket science. But they're easy to forget when you're caught up in the pressure to succeed. So, remember to keep it simple, keep it real, and keep showing up.

Because honestly, that's half the battle. Don't let the complexity fool you, Success is within reach of those with the will to try.