Most times the way up the top is usually a rough and slippery one, here are some of the instruments that i discover can help one do so the right way:
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIGHT PERSONS
it is indeed a fact that your association defines who you are. The kind of friends, associates, colleagues and people generally that you associates with has the ability to influence your behavior and response to issues. for you having "the top" in view, it is your responsibility to identify the right persons to associate and stick to. Don't be fooled, bad associates ruin your already existing good behavior.
PUT YOUR HANDS TO WORK
Don't ever wait to be told to participate. If any activity goes on around you that would be gainful to you, it will be to your credit if you get along and participate. successful people are usually found in this domain. you may be lucky to find someone who could help you get to the top by simply participating in an activity. so if there no loss but a whole lot to gain in putting your hands to work then why not do so now
STAY POSITIVE
As simple as it sounds always stay positive. this is the mindset that will encourage you on your path to the top. it takes an optimistic fellow to push to the top since there there are always a handful of reasons to discourage anyone from reaching the top.
once you are at the top, remain discipline to remain at the top, don't loose site of the big picture. often times there exist in human nature the tendency to slack at the point of highest achievement, this you must watch out for on your way up the top.