Obstacles in the way of success

Obstacle is something that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. The success, on the other hand, is accomplishment of an aim or purpose. So, the term ‘Obstacle to Success’ may be defined as something that creates barriers/hindrance on the way to one’s accomplishment of the aim or purpose.

Obstacle to success in terms of career development involves a lot of dimensions covering professional as well as individual’s physique and psyche which may be of the following types:

1. Obstacles in terms of Professional Aspects
2. Obstacles in terms of Moral Aspects
3. Obstacles in terms of Psychological Aspects
4. Obstacles in terms of Physical Aspects
5. Obstacles in terms of Attitudinal Aspects
6. Obstacles in terms of Training/motivational Aspects   

Professional Aspects

1. Insufficient professional knowledge
2. Lack of practical knowledge & Skill
3. Lack of quality/quantity/accuracy and perfection
4. Inefficiency in making decision
5. Inept in implementing decision
6. Weakness in expression
7. Lack of co-operation
8. Lack of discipline & punctuality
9. Lack of consciousness about security
10. Lack of control over organizational information
11. Lack in keeping the skill current

Moral Aspects

1. Lack of honesty & integrity
2. Excessive greed and avarice
3. Indulgence in taking bribe
4. Extravagant way of life
5. Maintaining a selfish approach
6. Indulgence in immoral activities beyond religious sanction

Psychological Aspects

1. Lack of moral courage
2. Lack of self confidence
3. Hesitating attitude
4. Introverted and hiding approach
5. Maintaining negative attitude
6. Lack of intelligence
7. Lack of mental stability
8. Lack of creativity
9. Lack of innovation
10. Lack of focus

Physical Aspects

1. Lack of Physical fitness
2. Frequent ailment
3. Lack of physical energy
4. Indolence and indifferent

Attitudinal Aspects

1. Un-smart  attitude
2. Lack of leadership quality
3. Sluggish approach to carry the instructions
4. Bleak personality
5. Lack of initiative & drive
6. Apathy to do work
7. Absence of right image
8. Lack of self discipline

Training/motivational Aspects

1.       Lack of training

2.       Poor score in the training

3.       Lack of proper job rotation

4.       Inability to train the subordinate

5.       Lack of being motivated

6.       Lack of motivating ability

Source: Training Methodology