Traits Of Successful People
Over the years the traits of successful people has been a topic of much discussion.
All the great pioneers, entrepreneurs and entertainers of the world possess certain characteristics that have seen them achieve incredible success. But the good news is, these are success traits not just afforded to an exclusive group of people. They are not things that they were born with.
They are things that can be easily developed by you, me and everyone else, if the drive and desire for success is strong.
Everyone has an entitlement to be successful, but as you probably know by now, success is not something that just happens.
Below is a list of 8 traits of successful people... those must have characteristics that distinguish the achievers from the 'also-ran's'.
They Have Strong Belief
They all believe that they can succeed in whatever they set out to accomplish. They never let fear, worry or doubt control them. They encounter obstacles and challenges with a strong confidence that they will be overcome and a positive outcome will result.
They Have Perseverance
This is an essential trait if success is to be realized. Success is often a windy road. It is never easy or straightforward. Most of the successful people we know have shown great inner strength to keep pursuing their goals despite facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Just think of Thomas Edison.
They Set 'Fantasized' Goals
Goals are vital to anyone's success, but what distinguishes the great from the ordinary are the types of goals they set themselves. Great innovators don't set goals they know or think they can achieve; they set goals that are perceived by many as stuff of fantasy. A great example of this was that of Bill Gates, whose dream was 'a computer on every desk and Microsoft software on every computer'.
They Love What They Do
Every day they have an incessant drive, hunger and vitality which inspires them towards their goals and success. For the high achiever, success is never an overnight thing. It's a long, hard and difficult road so without a love and passion for what they do they would have given up well before the finishing line.
They Fail
All successful people have failed at one time or other. They realize that failure is an essential part of success, and so don't waste any time and energy worrying about it. They all seem to adopt the philosophy of the great poet Samuel Beckett "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."
They Are Optimistic
Optimism is a key trait that all successful people possess. However difficult things get for them they never get deterred or disillusioned. They have a consistently positive and upbeat mentality which ensures their drive and desire never diminishes despite challenges or difficulties.
They Are Focused
Focus is at the core of all successful people's characters. They have a steadfast ability to prioritize projects that will move them closer to their goals, and avoid distractions that will prevent or hinder their progress.
Focused
People who are focused on what they do are people who have vision on what they want to achieve. Though there are discoveries and inventions in the history of mankind that may be considered as accidental, we have to admit that most of the important technology that we are using in this industrialized and globalized world all came from great imaginations.
If you are focused, you won't let anything distract you. If you fail, you won't let that distract you as well no matter how many times it happens.
Confident
Successful people are confident. They don't entertain the thought that they are not good. They already condition their minds that they can do something, and not surprisingly, they do achieve whatever it is they want.
Brave
You may hear people saying, "no guts, no glory." This is actually very true. Winners take risks, and more importantly, they are not afraid to take risks. If Ferdinand Magellan, for example, had not been brave enough to travel the waters that will bring him more than halfway across the world, he would not have discovered new islands and territories for Spain.
Committed
Successful people are tied to what they believe in and tied to their jobs and careers. Commitment would also be associated to your commitment to success. This is why successful basketball players, for example work hard at practice and in the field no matter what it takes because they are committed to their team's success and to the sport itself.
Optimistic
Negativity can bring you down, and when you're down, your energy is low. If you don't have the energy to do what you need to do, you can't be successful. This is why there are pep talks, and cheerleaders in any kind of sport or game. Lifted spirits perform better at what they do. This is also why the most successful sales professionals already think beforehand that they will close the sale even before negotiating with the deal or before making the sales pitch. This positive energy makes people do better in their fields.
Patient
No success comes in an instant. You probably have heard the success stories of people who have made it big. They usually started young and persevered several years before finally establishing a name. Without patience, one will feel frustration and getting frustrated will just lead one to getting discouraged.
Strong-willed
Successful people are also strong-willed in a positive way. Most of the time, they don't take no for an answer. They always say yes to opportunities and to chances at becoming better.
Trustworthy
More than honesty, being trustworthy is also an important trait that one should have in order to be successful. You can just imagine that in business, for example, you can't just do things in your own. You need partners, and a staff and everybody else to help you become successful. If other people can't trust you, then you can't have them do what is needed for you to reach your goals.
Positive attitude:
A positive attitude not only makes us successful, but it also makes us open to all the opportunities that come our way. Successful people have positivity radiating from them and they never let go of any opportunity. It is these minute opportunities that have made them climb their success ladders.
Value time:
Successful people also value their time. They are well prioritized and planned for the day. Not only that, but they also value the time of others and fulfill their deadlines accordingly. When going for a meeting, they are always on time and well planned.
Accountability:
Despite being high risk takers, successful people tend to be accountable for their actions, successes and failures. They do not blame their environment or the people, just in case any plan fails.
Proactive:
Being well planned is the key trait of successful people. They are proactive in their actions and their positive attitude supports their proactive measures.
Creative:
Creativity is the key to success. Creativity lets you see new opportunities and work towards them. All the leaders are supposed to be creative as their creativity makes them implement certain changes that are required for a total turnover of an organization's pace.
Well communicated:
Good communication skills are an important asset of the successful individuals. Being well versed not only in the verbal but also the non verbal communication skills reflects hugely upon the personality of a successful individual. Reaching out to others via communication can attract a lot of people towards you who may also bring newer opportunities.
Resilience:
Being successful is not a piece of cake. It takes a lot of perseverance and resilience as successes do not come without failures. The strength needed to stand up after failing is the actual test that successful people go through. This means that resilience, as a trait, should never be overlooked while selecting successful ideals. A person cannot be successful if they haven't undergone any offsets.
Focus and commit with the goals
Successful people make goals, arrange clear plans and take actions to achieve their goals. They organize the plans in daily routine schedule and have commitment on doing that.
Manage the time
They always manage their time. For them, time is the most valuable asset. They use their time correctly. This method also make them remain focus on achieving the goals.
Strive to get over with obstacles
Successful people see obstacles as challenges and part of self-improvement. They know that they have to be ready to get over with these obstacles and move on.
Grab opportunities align with the goals
If they find an opportunity which can support them in reaching their goals, they will enthusiastically grab those chances. They take the opportunity as the way to make them closer to the expected goals.
Self Confidence
Successful people do not achieve their success easily. Sometimes they fail in the process of achieving the goals. This could be happened not only once. But, the failure will not make them loose their confidence. They believe that failure is the opportunity to learn more and be a better one.
Optimistic
They always have optimism, believe that they will be a successful person. Stay optimistic will help them find the way out of any obstacles and get closer to their dreams.
Good in delegating the task
Successful people are good in delegating the task which is not in their priority scale.
They have priority task that have to do by themselves and other tasks that have to do by another person.
Balance in their life
Although they already had plan to reach their goals, it does not mean that they work all the time. They also have spare time with their family and of course with themselves. Having this kind of time management can make their life more qualified.
Surround themselves with positive people
Positive people can encourage the network to have positive mind and energy. They always keep the spirit in achieving the goals and creative in solving the problems. They believe that every problem has a solution.
Successful People Are Leaders:
According to the dictionary, a leader is "One that leads or guides." They don't follow the pack. Whether it's at work, at home or at play, leaders set the pace. And as a result, the pack follows them.
Successful People Don't Procrastinate:
They make up their minds quickly and move on to the next important matter. They generally don't get bogged down in their decision making process, because they realize how counter-productive that can be.
Successful People Are Determined:
Regardless of how pleasant and amiable they appear on the surface, below the surface they are dogged and fiercely determined. Tom Cruise is a perfect example of that.
Successful People Have Money
: While I don't think you have to become a millionaire to be successful, most people do associate successful people with having money. Let's face it, it's hard to be successful when you're worried about how to make your next car payment!
Successful People Enjoy Helping Others:
No matter how busy they are, successful people give freely of the time they have. Whether it's offering free advice on a business forum or speaking to a group of kids at the local high school, they do what they can to give something back.
Successful People Are Generous:
It is not unusual for successful people to lavish family and friends with expensive gifts for no reason at all. They truly enjoy giving and making others happy. Elton John is famous for that.
Successful People Are Resilient:
They have the ability to recover readily, from misfortune or setbacks. That includes illness, depression, adversity, or the like. It's one of their most admirable traits. Think Lance Armstrong.
Successful People Like To Read:
They generally have an impressive library of books at home. They will read anything that will help them to advance in their profession, become motivated, and improve their lives.
Successful People Are Cool Under Pressure.
Regardless of what kind of crisis is happening around them, successful people are usually the voice of reason, a calming influence among the chaos. That coolness under pressure is one of the reasons former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani was so highly praised in the wake of 911.
Successful People Have A Support Group:
This usually includes a mentor, a life coach, a mastermind group and even close personal friends. It's hardly a secret how important Dr. Phil and best friend Gail King are to Oprah. And for years, Tiger Woods had legendary golf coach, Butch Harmon present at every tournament critiquing his golf swing.
Successful People Are Focused:
They have an eery, laser-like focus of where they want to be and what they want to accomplish. God help you, if you're not on the same page as they are, or if you get in their way. Michael Jordans's focus was both notorious and legendary. This focus can also be described as mental toughness.
Successful People Are Adaptable:
Regardless of the environment or the circumstances, successful people adapt quicky to their surroundings and thrive without the usual struggles that others encounter.
Successful People Refuse To Give Up:
I purposely saved this trait for last. Why? Because even though I think the aforementioned 12 traits are important, I believe you can still succeed without them, as long you never quit trying...never give up!
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