High 5 Weekly Career Transitions Roundup: 35 Things You Need to Give Up to Be Successful

This is our weekly roundup of some of the best career-related articles, interviews, blogs, etc., we've read during the week. We share them so you have some great resources to prepare you for the coming week. Enjoy!

• 35 Things You Need to Give Up to Be Successful: "Just as we deceive ourselves into believing something will make us happier than it will, we also deceive ourselves into believing something will be harder than it will."

• How to Start Your Mornings Right: "The key is to identify habits that resonate with you. Be playful and try different things until you find a groove that works. If the effects wear off or you get bored, switch it up with abandon."

• 6 Things Great Mentors Do Differently: "But it's the mentors who follow through with actual action that stand apart from those willing to offer advice alone."

• The 5-Step Guide to Funding Your Small Business: "Whether you’re a millennial making your first foray into business, or a seasoned entrepreneur looking for a fresh start, here’s five steps to raise the funds you need to launch your venture."
• 8 Crucial Steps to Negotiate a Higher Salary: "If you can explain why a salary bump for you will also benefit the company, you’re setting yourself up for a successful negotiation."