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How to Be Successful in Dubai

And live the best possible life in Dubai!

By Gabriel AnthonyPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Dubai is a modern metropolis that boasts a highly competitive market in many industries. And to become successful in whatever you desire in this country, you would require time and sacrifice – but most of all, you will need the right attitude. Here are some tips to ponder, to foster the seeds of prosperity for you.

Create your future

It is not sufficient to just have dreams and a strategy of how to attain them. Setting a project into motion means telling and believing in yourself to create the future you dream of. Cultivating the right perspective is important. It also means taking control of whatever is within your means to do so. Be prepared to endure some hard work, compromise a lot and take well-calculated risks – basically do what it takes to achieve your goals.

Practice emotional intelligence

Most of us are regretful at times for overreacting without thinking, getting enraged too fast, or even acting out of jealousy. Losing control of emotions is a part of human nature, but that doesn't mean it's a plus point. Unchecked emotions can wreak havoc in your life and sabotage your prospects of living a prosperous life. It can even be the distinction between prosperity and failure. Practice mindfulness, even a mindfulness meditation practice can help one immensely to take reign of emotions. It can make you more self-aware and allow you to be more restrained in your dealings with others.

Focus on things you can control

Don't lose focus and worry about what is beyond your control. It’s a complete waste of your time and energy, which can be put to otherwise better use. Distract any such worrying thoughts towards what can be influenced to relieve any stresses that you are under.

Live within your means

You don't have to be a millionaire to be successful or feel successful. Financial wealth is just one of numerous potential indicators of prosperity. Nevertheless, to realise your goals and plans, you do need money. And making money needs some planning and goal setting, especially if you have a particular financial target in mind. Don't try to keep up with the Joneses! Cut expenses where necessary to help you achieve your end. And at all costs, try to evade acquiring too much debt, save if it is to fund a house or flat that can grow in value over time to produce rental earnings.

Prioritise your health

What is the purpose of toiling too hard, becoming over-stressed, worried and burned out, just to make money to spend for your ailing health? Focus on your physical and mental well-being in the here and now. Your present will determine how you may fare later in life. Eat healthily, do regular exercise, get enough sleep, and have a spiritual practice if that is something that resonates with you. It is very important to de-stress, as stress is the number one factor that accelerates ageing and chronic disease.

Be an ambivert

An extrovert is somebody who enjoys talking over thinking and thrives on spending time in others' company. They may also, perhaps, like to discover through accomplishing things. An introvert prefers to think prior to speaking, is attentive to others, is content in their own company and contemplates opinions, views and plans before acting them out. For material success, it is important to strike a happy medium between the two. Be intuitive and assume the type that is right for the given occasion. For example, at a meeting, you have to assume both qualities and be judicious as you speak but engage with others in a personable manner. If you’re looking for a meeting room in Dubai, properties such as Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel Dubai offers great options.

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