The secret to having a successful career is within one's self. All people are capable of achieving success for as long as they have the will to do so.

To help you start, here are some tips provided by Forbes and Business2Community sites.

1. Capitalize on opportunities and positive things

Be open to new challenges and opportunities that come your way. If you are unsure of how to overcome a hurdle, just think positive. Look for solutions, and don't spend so much time on the problem.

Add new skills to your portfolio every time you can. Take on free trainings and get new roles. This would make you an asset in your workplace.

If you are unsure, use your subconscious voice or your guts in order to gain answers. Don't listen to your negative self.

People with a strong sense of self-worth tell themselves that they can handle anything including hurdles that arise in pursuit of their core goals.

2. Invest in personal development

As pointed out in the previous tip, learn new skills. Every chance you get, attend a free training either online or offline. Always update your skillset. IT also helps that you have your own blog or your diary. That way you can share your thoughts publicly or you can jot them down and release the anxiety.

"The secret of success is to try to always improve yourself no matter where you are or what your position is. Learn all you can. In business, miracles do not simply happen," Forbes states.

3. Promote yourself

Sell yourself, but make sure you are selling honestly. Do not overstate your skills or experience. It is okay to enumerate your achievements, but be sure to back it up by evidence - certificates, recommendations, etc.

"Everyone who is willing to pay the price can be a success. Remember that it is the difficult things that really develop us, anything that requires a small effort, utilizes very few of our faculties and does us little benefit in the end."