1. VISION: Our today's world has many things to offer and choices are abundant to choose from. Therefore, having a clear vision of what you wanna be is important. "How can you decide on your vision"?. This answer comes from self introspection of where do you see yourself 5 years from now or what personality you wanna built over the years ahead. Self-Assessment helps you identify your strengths and weakness and helps you choose the right vision and profession.

2. CLARITY ON VISION: Now once you have set your vision. Its time to choose the right path that will help you achieve that vision. A vision without clarity can be confusing, boring and unrealistic. So, before you start on your journey, it gets important to keep your head clear and focus should be only on achieving goals.

3. SET SMART GOALS: While deciding your vision,it is also important to set goals that will help you in achieving it. Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. You can further breakdown your approach by setting Short-Term and Long-Term goals. A Short-Term goal can be a six month goal whereas a Long-Term goal can last a year or beyond. No matter how you achieve your goals; it should be SMART.

4. ACTION PLAN: SMART goals set with proper action plan go handy. Now that you have Purpose and Path, all you need is the Will to implement it. You need to have absolute faith on yourself and do not get carried away by emotions of failures, heartbreaks and stress. Create a plan that will help you balance your aspirational and personal life and have a disciplined life.

5. PROGRESS CHECKER: With work you also need to setup a mechanism to monitor your progress. This timely check-ins helps you to analyse the difference and take proper actions.

All humans have a tendency to emotionally attach things that happen first time in their lives. Be it your first birthday, your first gift, your first college, first job and your first paycheck. The feeling of 'FIRST' is always special. So, when was the last time you remembered your first job and first salary?. I'm sure most of you will have good memories attached. The first job brings financial independence, a feeling of responsibility and a vision to become more successful. Its good to celebrate your success with others but do not get carried away. Some people indulge in bad habits and spend money lavishly instead of preserving. Yes, money grows when you allow it to grow. You must have heard of "The Compound Effect" theory where money keeps multiplying over time. The earlier you start investing; the better returns it is going to give back. Having said that, there are lot more ways on how can you make money and become successful. With years of experience and suggestion, I would like to share some useful tips for a good start.

TIP1: Understand your job

Your first job is always special. You have earned it through hard work and hence you must value it. For any new fresher or intern who joins the industry, focus should be completely on learning the business process, the technology used and company culture. Most people who hold the leadership position have gone through tremendous learning, trainings and must have worked really hard to reach that level. They are experienced over time and have better understanding of the client business. But there are some professionals who value money more than learning and keep switching companies. Any organization looks for a stable candidate and not frequent hoppers. Switching after 2-3 years is considered idle. My suggestion for newbies would be to first develop skills and acquire knowledge before changing the company.

TIP2: Develop a habit

The second best tip for you would be to live a disciplined life and develop habits which would help you achieve your goals. One recommended book is "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma. This book has changed my complete perception of living life and brought more discipline. So divide your goals, set targets and action plan. You should also make it a habit to exercise daily and take care of your health and diet. Similarly, you can develop a habit of saving by controlling on unnecessary expenditures. Follow the 50/30/20 rule of budgeting.

TIP3: Stop Spending...Start Investing

In my last section, I discussed about money saving rules. The 50/30/20 rule talks about financial budgeting that could help you track your expenditures and help you plan your investment goals. This rule says that 50% of your salary should go on your "Needs" like housing, transportation, groceries, healthcare, insurance and utilities, 30% on your "Wants" like takeout dinners, movies, drinks and parties and 20% on your savings like paying your debt or growing money. For example, if you earn Rs. 30,000/month ... then 50% of 30,000 = 15,000 should go in "Needs", 30% of 30,000 = 9000 should go in "Wants" and 20% of 30,000 = 6000 should go in "Savings". Additionally, you can take financial advices, follow financial gurus or read books and blogs. Knowledge of investment is the key to money making.

TIP4: Keep Learning and Sharing Knowledge

Your learning journey should never stop. With great knowledge comes greater wisdom. Keep exploring new things in the market, as new ideas bring new innovations. Don't be afraid of the change as fortune favors only those who are brave. Develop a habit of reading good books. I will write a separate article on some must read books. Use mediums like YouTube, blogs, live classes and coaching to share your knowledge and advise.

TIP5: Spend time with family and self

Finally, don't just be a workaholic guy...instead spend some time of your day with family. Plan for a vacation, go on frequent trips or join some clubs. Giving time to family help you bond relationships with them better. Exploring new place gives you a chance to understand a new culture, new language and meet people from different diversities. Similarly, develop some hobby which you can carry in free time like painting, cooking, music, sports or even writing blogs like me. In short, life is too short and as you are growing, time is also running. hence, doing right things at right times matter a lot. Remember, you have only one life and you have to fulfill many goals... so don't just create rooms for regrets.

Start Hustling, Keep Learning...!

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