The world’s most successful businesses are run by entrepreneurs who nurture the right habits to ensure their longevity and staying power in the marketplace. Undeniable, much of our behavior comes from the habits that we employ on a daily basis, effectively determining our potential to excel in any line of work.

In fact, habits are an undeniably powerful part of life in general, governing much of our behavior. From the way we think to the way we feel and the way we act, the habits that we employ have a massive impact on our potential for success.

Any business owner who’s committed to achieving financial success needs to ensure that they’re employing the right habits in business. Clearly, in business, bad habits can quickly ruin you, destroy your reputation and wipe out any chances for eventual success. On the other hand, good habits, when persistently applied, can ultimately create monumental success.

The following are daily habits of successful entrepreneurs that will guide you in your entrepreneurial adventure;

1. They read: If there is one thing that these successful professionals seem to do more than anyone else, and perhaps anything else, it is to read. They consume books with an incredible appetite. It seems the more successful they are, the more hours they dedicate to reading each day. This can’t just be a coincidence. It’s worth making time to read real books. Try to make it a staple of your routine before you go to bed, or first thing in the morning.

2. Successful entrepreneurs love their work: A smart and successful entrepreneur is in his or her element when doing work they are passionate about. Inspiration and passion are very powerful when combined and the only way you can do excellent work is if you love what you do. Find something you are passionate about and stick with it regardless of distractions or being sidetracked.

3. Sleep: this may be both the most underestimated and most valuable success habit for entrepreneurs. Sleep impacts everything from health to how you feel and look as well as thinking and decision-making abilities. Just a couple hours more of real quality sleep could provide the edge needed to outperform, and feel a whole lot better in the process. Whatever you want to improve on, make sure you are getting your sleep right before trying any more exotic or expensive bandaids.

It’s true that many successful people get up early. Though many go to bed far earlier than most too. Yet, there are many geniuses who are night people as well. Find what works for you and do your best work.

4. Successful entrepreneurs set realistic goals: It is great to have big goals but they can be harder to achieve. Smart and successful entrepreneurs accept their current position and start with smaller steps while maintaining focus on the ultimate vision. It is easier to achieve your goals when they are broken down into workable phases such as weekly goals or 3-month challenges. Establish daily activities that are relevant to taking you closer to your goals.

5. Focus on the highest value tasks: we all have the same number of hours in the day. The difference is that the most successful founders refuse to work on anything but the most high-value tasks. They try to stay connected to their teams, but they know they simply can’t afford to get caught up in low-level tasks if they are going to build billion-dollar companies. They have to restrict themselves to only the work that delivers the absolute best possible ROI on their time. Everything else is a trap.

6. Successful entrepreneurs have a deep desire to succeed: smart entrepreneurs have the drive to achieve their goals and succeed at what they do. It is what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest of the crowd. This hunger fuels them and keeps them energized to push their businesses to the top.

7. They are always seeking to fail: If you aren’t failing you aren’t pushing yourself hard enough. If you aren’t ahead of your time, you are behind the times. If you aren’t getting no’s from potential investors then you aren’t asking for enough or from the best investors. If you aren’t sometimes having to apologize to users, then you aren’t pushing the boundaries of what you can do for them enough. If you are landing all your shots, you aren’t shooting high enough.