What does it cost to give for the sake of success: the founder of Reddit tips

Alexis Ohanian told us what we should not forget when you are in the very beginning of his career, how to develop and not get hung up on the success.

Alexis Ohanian (Alexis Ohanian)

Entrepreneur, founder of the popular website Reddit and venture Initialized Capital Fund.

1. Do not be afraid to take risks

And try to surround yourself with people who, if necessary, help you to take the risk, even if you yourself would not do. Choose mentors, investors and consultants with broad views and great experience. This is especially important if you are just starting a career. You must be a person who will not only give advice, but also to persuade to get out of your comfort zone.

2. Do not define success too narrowly

We often fixate on a single event or a meeting, believing that all our success depends on them. But it is not necessary to define it so narrowly. Perhaps this event or this meeting it will not bring the results that you expected, but will be useful in something else. Or maybe you just have a good time.

Do not twist the self. Do not start each conversation with a potential client or partner, waiting for myself any benefit. Just be yourself, tell us what you think and how you're doing.

3. Do not give up on any opportunities that you at the beginning

When you are a beginner in any area, agree on all proposals and attend all events. You need to attract attention, to tell about their company or their skills to the greatest number of people. Most of the features in this step of the way there thanks to those whom you meet by chance.

4. Do not grab for everything, when it will advance in their careers

When you have achieved certain results, and feel confident you will not need to constantly say "yes". If you are more and more often find yourself thinking, "Why do I have spent time on it?", It's time to change something.

At this stage, we usually realize that they could do for their development something more important or spend that time with loved ones.

5. Do not compare yourself with others

When we meet with successful people, including with competitors, we begin to compare ourselves with them. We want to do more, grow faster, if only to keep up with them. We even begin to offer customers services they do not need, just because others do it. Such an approach will not bring success. Try to improve in their field, but stop permanently look at other.

6. Do not be discouraged because of the failures

Skills and knowledge necessary to succeed, develop gradually, with the experience. If you expect that you are all at once will do well, you have already failed.

Remember that every failure teaches something and helps to get better. Try to identify your strengths and promising areas of growth, and then think about what you can do for their development.