This document lists 24 habits of highly successful students: 1) They focus on skill building and adding value to their purpose. 2) They work to improve communication skills and seek immediate action on assignments. 3) They track accomplishments in a "brag book" and are focused on achieving results through multiple drafts. 4) They commit to lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.

1. 24 Habits of Highly
Successful Students
How Many Can You
Match?
Prepared with the cooperation of students from College Success
110 and Business Communication 250 Classes –Spring 2023,
Pierce College, WA
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“ Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.“ – James
Clear, Atomic Habits

2. Number
One
They always think of how they can skill build and add value to
their purpose

3. Number
Two
They constantly work to improve communication skills

4. Number Three
They seek action Immediately on assignments and take charge with
team projects, often with a specific plan to get tasks done on time

5. Number Four
They have implemented a plan to beat procrastination tendencies

6. Number Five
They track and record their accomplishments and often have a
“Brag Book or Folder”

7. Number Six
They are focused on achieving results…even if it takes several drafts
of their papers

8. Number Seven
They don’t compare themselves to others but look for ways to
improve upon yesterday’s work

9. Number Eight
They focus on results and how to get the best out of their
strengths and skills that complement their values

10. Number Nine
They are good at listening to feedback to cultivate a positive -
growth -mindset, and think in terms of striving to improve 1%
every day in every way.

11. Number Ten
They commit to learning, particularly lifelong learning, for
personal and professional growth

12. Number Eleven
They have found effective ways to minimize stress and
pressure through exercise and nutrition coupled with time
management skills

13. Number Twelve
They are not preoccupied with perfection, but rather strive for
continuous quality improvement

14. Number
Thirteen
They’re not afraid or intimidated to ask for
help

15. Number
Fourteen
They have learned to master the two most important words in their life
– Yes and No

16. Number
Fifteen
They always know what they need to work on…their vision is
clear with the right priorities to reach their High -Definition
Destination

17. Number
Sixteen
They have an unwavering desire to do their best
work and to exceed expectations in all they do.

18. Number
Seventeen
They constantly think about their careers and how
every task or assignment contributes to their
vision

19. Number
Eighteen
They identify their Top 5 strengths that are their
“inner-view” that will become a significant part of their
career narrative.

20. Number
Nineteen
They use social media as leverage to complement and advance their
career goals

21. Number
Twenty
They free themselves of distractions that cloud their career focus.

22. Number
Twenty-One
They are not afraid of failure, seeing it as a learning tool and taking
accountability for their actions, good or bad

23. Number
Twenty-Two
They practice a 1 minute “de-brief” at the end of the day with 3
questions:
What went right, what went wrong, how can I change or improve for
tomorrow?
How can I get smarter, plan better, adapt better?
What will accelerate my learning process?

24. Number
Twenty-Three
They realize the vast capabilities and full resources of libraries for
research.

25. Number
Twenty- Four
They manage time efficiently, build trust in their social capital, and create
purpose.