Overcome success-induced blind spots

Instructions

Acknowledge when success may be misleading.
Being honest with your achievements paves the way for personal growth and positive change. Often, we might find ourselves taking too much credit for our successes, which can make us resistant to recognizing areas for improvement. It's important to take a step back and reflect on your past successes. Ask yourself: "How much of my success was truly due to my efforts, and how much was influenced by external factors such as luck or the contributions of others?" This practice of self-reflection and acknowledgment helps in developing a more grounded understanding of your abilities, setting the stage for continuous learning and development.
Challenge limiting beliefs.
Examine closely if your belief in your abilities or your optimism is preventing you from seeing the need for change. Think about how your perspective on past successes might be coloring your views on change. Ask yourself: "Am I too confident in my skills to see where I need to improve?" Write it down.
Separate helpful from harmful behaviors.
Look at your behavior and identify what genuinely contributes to your success versus what does not. Reflect on the actions you've associated with success. Are they truly beneficial, or have you mistakenly linked them to positive outcomes? List down harmful behaviors that you want to be changed.
Find your reason for change. Why do you want to change that behavior? Reflect on what matters most to you and how change can enhance these aspects of your life. The desire to protect or improve what's important to you can be a powerful motivator for change. Ask yourself, "How will changing this behavior positively impact my life or the lives of those I care about?"
Commit to making changes.
After identifying compelling reasons for change, pledge to adjust the behaviors that are not serving you well. This might mean stepping out of your comfort zone or letting go of habits that have been part of your identity. Make a concrete plan for how you will alter these behaviors.