7 Powerful Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Try At Least Once

If you want to predict where you will be in ten years, look at what you do every day. Humans are creatures of habit, so you can safely assume that you will do pretty much the same things unless you intentionally make a change. If you don't like the forecast, make the changes now. Tiny course corrections can drastically alter a course, and you won't notice them at first.

Here are seven powerful habits to try at least once, and how to build them in less than 30 days.

Wake up at 5 a.m.

Before the sun rises, it's a glorious time. Everything is calm, no one is vying for your attention, and you can do the things you need space to think about. Making the most of those early hours can set you up for an amazing day, one where you will feel like you've won at noon.

Create the habit by starting gradually or going straight to it. Start gradually by waking up 15 minutes earlier each day and adjusting your bedtime accordingly. Your body will adjust, and soon the 5 a.m. start will feel normal. Dive in now by setting your alarm for 5 a.m., ready for tomorrow. The first few mornings you might feel bad, then you'll know what to expect and so will your biological clock.

Make bold requests

People who apply get huge wins, bar none. Stop believing that you are waiting to be discovered. It's a myth. Instead of hoping to be chosen, make requests of those who can help you. Email an author who inspires you, sign up for a new challenge, request a call with a big cheese. You might be surprised who grants your wish.

Make bold requests a habit by making one a day. In order to be rejected, send the email, make the call or ask the question. There is no pressure to say yes, you just build the skill of bold confidence and see what happens.

Meditate

Meditation has many surprising benefits, and one of them is that it rewires your brain so you can focus better. Focus is an entrepreneur superpower, so improving your ability to focus is never a bad thing.

A meditation practice doesn't have to take hours every day. Starting with ten minutes can make a big difference, and you'll likely catch up on those ten minutes later when you're less distracted during a work project. Turn it into a habit by setting a daily reminder at the same time every morning or downloading a meditation app for guidance.

Say thank you

If you are used to saying thank you, you are used to receiving. But so many people don't. Say thank you to your team every time they do a good job. Say thank you to your parents for raising you. Say thank you to everyone who opened a door, gave you a hand or said a good word.

Nobody is really self-made, everyone got there by being carried by others. Remember who these others are and make sure they know you're grateful. Make a habit of saying thank you starting today. Give verbal thanks more than normal and have vendors on standby when sending a card or box of chocolates is appropriate.

7 Powerful Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Try At Least Once

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Workdays without a meeting

I guarantee you can get more done on a non-meeting work day than on a consecutive day. The space gives you time to think and breathe and imagine a bigger future for your business. This means you can dive into work and projects without looking at the clock. You can browse rabbit holes of ideas that could move the needle significantly.

Making it a habit starts with picking a day. One day, next week, when you're not going...