Business success is, of course, the dream of every entrepreneur and standard office worker alike. No one wants to fail in their professional endeavours, and the benefits of success are obvious and well-known. More expendable income for luxuries like a sports car or

walk in freezer

, more job and financial security, better future career prospects, more social prestige, and so on, and so on. Yet for many entrepreneurs, if not all, learning to embrace and learn from failure is an inescapable part of the process. Even Richard Branson has heaps of failed business ventures to his name, as well as the successful ones. The real trick isn’t in never failing, it’s in acquiring the kind of positive business habits that encourage success, and make it more likely. Here are some of those essential success habits for you to focus on.

 

Learn as many new skills as possible

 

Scott Adams, author of the famous “Dilbert” comics, suggests in his book “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big”, that every new skill you learn roughly doubles your chance of general success down the line. This is a good rule of thumb, as not only are employers on the lookout for more well-rounded employees, but the more knowledge and expertise an entrepreneur has, the better able he is to properly interface with potential clients, or other experts, as well as to improve his own service. Whether any business venture ultimately succeeds or fails, it’s essential that you try and pick up and develop at least one new

skill

from everything that you invest your time towards, whether that be a good understanding of basic web coding, or an insider knowledge of car maintenance.

 

Keep thinking about your next gig

 

The only way to remain reliably success-oriented in your professional life is to always be thinking about upwards movement, or in other words, thinking about your next

big gig

.Whether in the form of seeking promotion within your current company, or keeping an eye on the jobs being offered by rival companies, or even completely different industries, you must never allow yourself to fall into a comfortable and complacent groove. Whenever you land in a new position, take a moment to pat yourself on the back, then immediately begin focusing on how you’ll take the next big step onwards and upwards to something even better.

 

Pay real attention to your health and fitness

 

A major part of your ability to be effective in business, is the ability to be effective in general. If you’re the kind of person who’s naturally energetic and full of vitality, with a clear head, and an ambitious streak, then you’re on the right track. If, on the other hand, you find yourself feeling constantly

sickly

your professional life sooner or later. To give yourself the best possible shot at long-term business success, maintain your health and fitness. Eat healthily, sleep enough, exercise regularly, and keep your energy levels naturally elevated.