 Eight practices to become successful in whatever you do. Let's go! Success is a game of mindset. Successful people are not lucky, gifted or hardworking. They are people who practice the right mindset. So how do you cultivate a mindset for success? Practice independent thinking. People who have achieved enormous success often don't conform to the norm. Learn to use your words effectively. What do influential people have in common? They are all excellent communicators. Learn to be self-driven. Motivation can only be sustainable when it comes from within. Practice open-mindedness. Successful people are naturally open-minded because they know curiosity and a thirst for learning are way more important than judgment and prejudice.