How is it that some people make it all the way to the top while others linger at the bottom or in the middle? The answer is simple. It’s their habits.

Successful people simply have successful habits.

What does that mean exactly?

Well, instead of going out every weekend or procrastinating on your responsibilities, successful people do more fulfilling and beneficial things for themselves while others do the opposite.

Here are five simple but crucial habits that successful people do daily that you can start practicing on your path to success:

1. They wake up early.
World's most successful people have the habit of getting up around 5 am, which is at least 3 hours earlier than their working day starts. They use this time to read, meditate, handle personal projects or exercise. It is stated that we are more productive in the morning hours; so if you get up early, you’ll have several things done before your working day actually starts.

2. Exercise
A study shows that more than 70% of successful people find a way to exercise each day. Although successful people are often very busy, making their time valuable, they know the importance of a healthy mind and body.
Regular exercise keeps your body fit and helps you stay motivated for achieving your goals. Moreover, the kind of activity can be anything that is interesting for you – be it jogging, yoga, biking or even walking. The main idea is to keep your mind organized and body healthy.

3. Read every day
The world’s most successful people are keen readers. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk are said to devote time to reading every day. According to one survey, 88% of wealthy people read a lot. Reading expands our horizons, educates us in the unknown fields of knowledge and tells the story of other people’s way to success. It doesn’t mean that you need to limit yourself by the above genres, though; if you love reading fiction, it will help as well. If you weren’t an avid reader before, start with a few pages every day.

4. Managing time well
Time might be the most valuable resource in life. It’s actually life itself. Successful people know that time runs out, so they take advantage of it. This means managing it with clear, well-thought-out priorities.People get in the habit of prioritizing, or they don’t. If we don’t, we leave important things to the last minute, sabotaging ourselves. Or we do what’s urgent, but not important. Successful people distribute their time in a constructive, intelligent way. That’s why they’re able to find time to work hard while also spending time with their families.

5. Meditate.

One of the ways successful people deal with stress is by simply meditating for a little bit, every day. It helps clear your head, reduce stress, helps you replenish your energy and perhaps even help you come up with useful ideas. A lot of successful people, such as Oprah and Steve Jobs, swear by meditation, and even a 20-minute session every day can have a huge impact on morale, and even your concentration abilities.