Reddit CEO reveals the daily practice that has contributed to his success the most: "Doing things consistently is key"

Steve Huffman, co-founder and CEO of Reddit, attributes a significant portion of his achievements to a habit he developed in his 20s: swiftly and frequently pursuing his objectives.

At the age of 21, Huffman, now 40, founded Reddit alongside his college roommate Alexis Ohanian while studying at the University of Virginia.

Since then, he has consistently adhered to the same philosophy, as he shared with LinkedIn co-founder and entrepreneur Reid Hoffman in an Aug. 29 episode of Hoffman's "Masters of Scale" podcast.

"If you want to be someone who works hard, you must actually put in the effort."

To become a good friend, spouse, or colleague, you must actually perform those actions.

To make following Huffman's mantra less daunting, Chelsea Jay suggests breaking down large career goals into small, repetitive actions until they become ingrained as habits.

To advance to a leadership role in your organization, demonstrate your leadership skills by speaking up in meetings, volunteering to lead projects, and taking charge of tasks.

The power of small actions lies in their ability to build momentum.

Small victories can help motivate you to continue working towards your objectives, as Jay explains.

"By behaving like the person you aspire to be, you can increase your confidence," she remarks. "As you observe yourself acting in accordance with your objectives, you will develop a stronger belief in your ability to attain them."

Another trick that has helped Huffman advance in his career is reframing stress with gratitude.

He learned the strategy from reading "Man's Search for Meaning," a memoir by psychiatrist Victor Frankl about his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

""The stress in my life is a result of my job, which is a privilege, and I have my dream job. If I didn't have that stress, I would be bored," he said."

Running a major social media company can be stressful, but adapting that mindset has helped Huffman feel "a lot less stressed" and recover faster from challenges.

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