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8 Ways… To Start Getting What You Want In Life

Published 10:46 25 Nov 2015 GMT

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8 Ways… To Start Getting What You Want In Life

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It’s time to start kicking ass. Fancy moving somewhere new? Dream about travelling the world? Feel like you deserve that promotion? Well, it's time to set your eyes on the prize and go after what you really want in life. And not tomorrow, or next week, but NOW! There's no reason for you not to get what you want; chances are the only thing holding you back from what you want is you. With that in mind, here are eight simple ways to start being a badass and getting exactly what you want out of life…

1. Be confident Sorry to break it to you, but if you don't believe in yourself, nobody else is going to either. Have faith in yourself and your abilities. Set a goal, plan the steps you need to take to achieve it, and just freaking go for it!

2. Trust your gut instinct If you have a bad feeling about something, there's probably a reason. Nobody knows you better than you, so don't let anyone or anything compromise your integrity. Doing something you're not comfortable with will probably come back to bite you in the ass down the line, and you're worth a lot more than that. Are we right? 3. Don't take no for an answer Take a creative approach to getting what you want, and use your own unique abilities to get around any obstacles along the way. If you've got your sights set on your goal, why let something small stop you getting what you want? By getting out of your comfort zone, you'll soon find yourself reaping the rewards, and absolutely loving it.

4. Don't let other people take credit for your hard work How many times have you let someone else take all the glory when you've done the hard graft? That needs to stop. If you've solved a problem at work, led on a project, or helped to make a positive change, make sure the right people know exactly who's done it. Put yourself out there and be proud of what you've accomplished; sometimes those rewards don't manifest all by themselves. 5. Know who your true friends are Once you hit your twenties, it becomes clear who your real friends are. Guard them and keep them close, because none of us can do everything alone. You already know who you can trust; now it's time to ditch the naysayers. Don't hesitate to end a relationship when you've been screwed over. #SorryNotSorry

6. Grow a thick skin There's a difference between constructive criticism and bullying. Learn it, and don't let the bullies get the better of you. When someone puts you down, it says more about them than you. Sometime you just gotta shake it off… 7. Choose your battles Know what you stand for and what's worth fighting for. When things start spinning out of control, step back and focus on the important stuff. Don't waste your energy on minor problems and petty people. Because let's face it, ain't nobody got time for that.

8. And finally, never give up! Failure is merely the final step before success. From JK Rowling and Oprah, to Steve Jobs and Michael Jordan, some of the most successful people in the world have overcome failure to reach the pinnacle of their fields. In the words of the late great Aaliyah: "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try, try, try again." Looking for more inspiration on how to be totally badass? Learn from the best with Marvel’s Jessica Jones. All episodes are now available to watch instantly, exclusively on Netflix. Click here to start your one-month free trial now.

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