Things most successful and influential persons have
in common
1. They know when to stay and when
to leave.
Successful people know exactly when
they should change employers, start a company or fold their company. They have
good intuition and aren't afraid to make hard choices, despite opposing forces.
2. They do more than what's asked of
them.
They view their job descriptions as
just the beginning of what they can do with their job. After they've completed
their mandatory tasks, they will always ask to take on more projects that
challenge them. They are even willing to take on the tedious work that no one
else wants to do in order to be a team player.
3. They are willing to fail in order
to eventually succeed.
All successful people know that it
doesn't come easy and they are bound to fail more than they will succeed at
anything. They are willing to learn from each failure, as it will help them
make better decisions that lead to success later. While many people give up
after failing at something, a successful person will persevere.
4. They know that they make their
own opportunity.
Opportunity is derived from hard work over time and
positioning yourself for success. The unsuccessful call it luck. You won't
randomly get lucky, and successful people know that. Successful people define
luck as opportunity meeting preparation. They will do at least one thing every
single day to put themselves in a better position to get lucky and then use
that luck to grow.
5. They set real goals that they can
accomplish.
Successful people wake up and
they've already planned their day, while unsuccessful people are scrambling to
figure out what they need to do next. Their goals are very focused, big yet
obtainable and are aligned to their strengths. They know what they are capable
of and will invest all of their efforts in it, avoiding their weaknesses.
6. They take accountability for
themselves and their actions.
They aren't relying on other people
in order to get the job done. Instead, they are looking inward and are trying
to find the solutions, while leveraging their current assets. If they make a
mistake, they own up to it and immediately think of ways that they can improve
next time, not making the same mistake twice.
7. They make change instead of being
affected by it.
Successful people aren't waiting
around to be affected by economic trends. They are the ones who are creating
the trends and making things happen.
8. They are able to adjust to
changes in the marketplace.
Successful people are willing to
reinvent themselves to stay relevant in the business world. They understand
that if you stay stagnant and ignore trends, that you will be left behind. They
are constantly coming up with new ideas, searching for the next big thing and
getting new skills.
9. They can communicate their story
effectively.
If you walk up to a successful
person and ask them what they do, they will able to tell you everything in a
concise manner. They know who they are, what they do and can make you believe
in them. They have strong posture and are very persuasive and confident.
10. They ask the right questions to
the people who can deliver the right answers.
Successful people know they need to
solve problems by tapping their networks. They aren't afraid of emailing or
calling the best person who can answer their questions. They are always
prepared with the right questions and are always willing to help the other
person out in return.
11. They are lifelong learners who
push themselves out of their comfort zones.
While most people think that when
they graduate college, they are finished being a student, successful people
remain students. They are constantly learning new things and have new
experiences. They aren't afraid to try new activities and to fail at them.
12. They know who they are and their
place in the world.
Successful people are confident and
can lead themselves, as well as others. They have their own vision and mission
and seek to bring it to life on a daily basis. They also know who they aren't
and don't waste time on things that they aren't good at or they aren't
satisfied with.
13. They are more excited about the
journey than the pay out.
Successful people ignore get rich
quick schemes. They are more focused on building sustainable careers through
hard work, risk taking and creativity. They enjoy the journey, despite the
obstacles, because they are doing something that has meaning in their lives.
14. They create instead of just
consume.
While most people are busy watching
TV, movies, or listening to a podcast, successful people are creating new
tools, presentations and coming up with ideas. They are the ones who are making
things that other people need instead of being on the other end of the
spectrum, consuming them.
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