3. Be a friend with the hard workers Some people might enable the bad habits in you. A few others may tolerate them. The only way you got to know the best ones is to spend time with colleagues and friends who work hard. You have to identify people who share the similar career goals as yours and avoid the slackers around you. 4. Have a mentor You will have to change many of your habits to aim for a successful career. Hence, you need help, you need to have a mentor who can encourage you to progress and navigate your career opportunities within the organization.