Top 10 Traits of
Highly Successful People -
That You Can Learn!
written by Dr. Philip E. Humbert
- They work hard! Yes, they play
hard, too! They get up early, they rarely complain, they expect
performance from
others, but they expect extraordinary performance from
themselves. Repeated,
high-level success starts with a recognition that hard work pays
off.
- They are
incredibly curious and eager to
learn. They
study, ask questions and read – constantly! An
interesting point, however: While most of them did well in school,
the difference is
that they apply or take advantage of what they learn. Repeated
success is not about
memorizing facts, it’s about being able to take information and
create, build, or
apply it in new and important ways. Successful people want to learn
everything about
everything!
- They network. They know lots of
people, and they know lots of different kinds of people. They listen
to friends,
neighbors, co-workers and bartenders. They don’t have to be "the
life of
the party", in fact many are quiet, even shy, but they value people
and they value
relationships. Successful people have a rolodex full of people who
value their
friendship and return their calls.
- They work on
themselves and never quit!
While the "over-night wonders" become arrogant and quickly
disappear,
really successful people work on their personality, their leadership
skills, management
skills, and every other detail of life. When a relationship or
business deal goes
sour, they assume they can learn from it and they expect to do
better next time.
Successful people don’t tolerate flaws; they fix them!
- They are
extraordinarily creative.
They go around asking, "Why not?" They see new combinations, new
possibilities, new opportunities and challenges where others see
problems or limitations.
They wake up in the middle of the night yelling, "I’ve got it!"
They ask for advice, try things out, consult experts and amateurs,
always looking
for a better, faster, cheaper solution. Successful people create
stuff!
- They are
self-reliant and take responsibility.
Incredibly successful people don’t worry about blame, and they
don’t
waste time complaining. They make decisions and move on. Sometimes
they are
criticized for taking this to extremes – Jimmy Carter carried his
own briefcase and a
President "shouldn’t" do that! Extremely successful people take the
initiative and accept the responsibilities of success.
- They are usually
relaxed and keep their
perspective. Even in times of stress
or turmoil, highly successful people
keep their balance, they know the value of timing, humor, and
patience. They rarely panic
or make decisions on impulse. Unusually successful people breath
easily, ask the
right questions, and make sound decisions, even in a crisis.
- Extremely
successful people live in the
present moment. They know that "Now"
is the only time they can
control. They have a "gift" for looking people in the eye, listening
to
what is being said, enjoying a meal or fine wine, music or playing
with a child.
They never seem rushed, and they get a lot done! They take full
advantage of each
day. Successful people don’t waste time, they use it!
- They "look over
the horizon" to see
the future. They observe trends,
notice changes, see shifts, and hear the
nuances that others miss. A basketball player wearing Nikes is
trivial, the neighbor
kid wearing them is interesting, your own teenager demanding them is
an investment
opportunity! Extremely successful people live in the present, with
one eye on the
future!
- Repeatedly
successful people respond
instantly! When an investment isn’t
working out, they sell.
When
they see an opportunity, they make the call. If an important
relationship is cooling
down, they take time to renew it. When technology or a new
competitor or a change in
the economic situation requires an adjustment, they are the first
and quickest to respond.
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