7 telltale factors that were stopping me from being successful in life (w/ free test)

Ever feel like life has you stuck on repeat, and not in a good way? I’ve been there, watching success stories like Jeff Bezos and LeBron James and wondering—what are they doing that I’m not?

Turns out, the real question wasn’t “how do I get there?” but “what’s stopping me from being successful right now?” It wasn’t luck or endless hard work holding me back—it was the small, sneaky habits I let slide every day. The ones that chip away at your goals, one excuse at a time.

Let’s talk about those blockers, because trust me, breaking free from them changes everything.

And, if becoming truly successful intrigues you, explore how to manifest the life you’ve always wanted and deserve.

Key Nuggets

• Procrastination silently drains your potential: Delaying action creates a habit that blocks momentum and progress. [Link to procrastination section]
• Toxic friends can repel success: Surround yourself with uplifting people who align with your vision. [Link to success repellent friends section]
• Failure isn’t permanent—it’s a pivot point: View setbacks as learning moments, not the end of the road. [Link to believing failure is permanent section]
• Money mirrors your mindset: Treat it like energy; fear creates scarcity, respect fosters abundance.
  

The 7 Success Blockers I Discovered In Life

1) Procrastinating

When you look at the habits of successful people, they never put off tasks until another day. They prioritize getting things done as soon as possible, regardless of how long they have to stay at the office.

Nothing should stop you from putting in the hours required to achieve if you’re dedicated to your craft. Some of the finest NBA players have been seen arriving earliest and leaving last at the gym.

2) Success repellent friends

The individuals you spend your time with can often limit your success. Spending time with people who are better than you or on the same path as you?

Stop spending time with people that are negative and do not contribute to your success. “If you can’t change your friends, change your friends,” as the adage goes.

3) Lack of Self-Belief & Confidence

Being a successful phenomenon necessitates self-belief and confidence. Even if you are terrified, the best thing you can do is stand tall and confidently.

When entrepreneurs enter an industry and start a business, they apply a small trick called blind confidence.

If you have ever about the Law of Attraction you know how crucial your inner belief is. Belief is believing that your goals have already been attained and it’s just a matter of time before you achieve them. The greatest minds in history have triumphed in the face of adversity because of their unbreakable beliefs.

Stop doubting you and your ambitions. Develop a strong attitude if you truly believe in something and want to achieve it. Be appreciative for your accomplishments along the way, and build your life around them. Believe you’ve done it, and it’s just a question of time before the benefits arrive.

4) Lack of Motivation

Staying motivated around the clock as you stay on the grind is not simple. However, motivation is the driving force behind success, therefore finding a technique to stay motivated as much as possible is critical.

You must be driven to reach your success goals if you want to be successful. Find items, stories, films, or even people who motivate and inspire you to keep on track.

5) You Believe Failure Is Permanent

Failure is something that every success story has had to cope with at some point. The attitude you have toward failure is critical to your success. Failure is not the end of the world; it is only an opportunity to learn. Learn why you failed and embrace it. Failure does not define you as a person or a business; it is simply an event that occurred at a specific time and location.

6) A Hobby Does Not Mean Success

Many people believe that part-time jobs and hobbies can lead to tremendous success. Unfortunately, in order to be successful, you must work your tail off all day and night.

If you have large goals for success, you need to rethink your strategy. Figure out the things you really want to be successful at and see how you can spend all your attention into it.

7) Focusing Too Much on Problems

A crisis will occur from time to time, and if you focus all of your concentration on the problem, you will separate yourself from success. Successful people who have accomplished things we can only dream of understand the importance of taking a break from the problem and focusing on finding a solution.

Let’s face it: the situation may rapidly become dismal, and it can send your head down all sorts of rabbit holes.

Get in the habit of entering into solution mode and knowing that you will find the answer when the time comes.

But, most important: do not ignore these three major success stoppers

Inconsistency

Sometimes it takes several attempts to get something correctly. If you’re lucky, it might take you 5 or 10 tries to get something to work. If you’re not so lucky, it could take you 300-400 tries to get something to work. Persistence is essential, and many who give up never realize how close they were to success.

Never give up. If you have goals, do whatever it takes to achieve them. It is critical to remain dedicated to your craft. Test, experiment, and attempt new methods of achievement on a regular basis, but never give up.

Lack of Self-Education

A college diploma is worthless. One of the most crucial characteristics for success is the ability to learn and educate oneself. Every day, the world’s greatest masterminds spend time learning something new about their craft, which has helped them become masters of their fate.

Don’t consider your fancy degree or high school lessons to be the end of your education. Continue to learn and educate yourself on topics that can help you achieve your personal goals.
Stop worrying and start having fun.

Have fun, get rid of stress

The bottom line is, success is meaningless unless you’re having fun. It’s normal to experience difficult moments on your path to success, but you shouldn’t be stressed all of the time. Whatever craft you choose, make sure it is something you are passionate about and like doing.

You won’t be very good at something if you don’t enjoy it. You can strive to love something, but it will never be the same. Find the fun in your craft and harness that to climb to the top.

My Personal Take

I’ll never forget the day my first company went bankrupt. It wasn’t just a business—it was my dream, my “big idea” that I truly believed would transform everything for my family. I put every last cent of our family savings into it, borrowing against the house and even convincing loved ones to invest. I sold them the dream as much as I sold it to myself.

When it all came crashing down, the guilt was suffocating. I’d not only lost our money but also my family’s trust. My wife had to console me when she was the one wondering how we’d pay the bills. Creditors hounded me daily, and I couldn’t look my parents in the eye without feeling like I’d failed them, too. The worst part? The relentless voice in my head saying, “You’re not cut out for this.”

But here’s what I learned: money is energy, and like energy, it doesn’t vanish—it transforms. I started to see that failure was an opportunity to rechannel that energy into something stronger, something more aligned with my purpose. Instead of chasing money, I began focusing on creating value and trusting that the energy I put out would return.

If you’ve hit rock bottom, know this: it’s not the end—it’s the foundation to rebuild. Money flows where belief and action align, and your greatest comeback starts with how you decide to redirect that energy.

Conclusion

Before you can quit your poor behaviors stopping you from achieving, you need to first identify what you’re doing incorrectly.

This list I’ve compiled is an excellent place to start. But it does not end there. Identifying what is stopping you from winning isn’t enough.

Once you recognize your harmful patterns, you need to make changes. You must replace your poor habits with positive habits and make them a way of life in order to be more successful.