Top 10 Traits Of Highly Successful People

 

If you study highly successful people, you’ll notice that they all share common traits. Below are 10 traits that you’ll find shared amongst successful people:

1. Successful people work hard! They get on with the task at hand and rarely complain. Whilst they expect a high level of performance from others, they expect an extraordinary level of performance from themselves. Repeated, high-level success starts with a recognition that hard work pays off.
2. They’re incredibly curious and eager to learn. They study and ask questions – all the time! They have a desire to learn. Successful people don’t just study and then do nothing though, they apply or take advantage of what they’ve learnt. Repeated success isn’t about memorising information, it’s about being able to take the information and create, build, or apply it in new, different and important ways. Successful people want to learn everything about what’s relevant to their goals and what they’re trying to achieve.
3. They network. They know lots of people, and they know lots of different kinds of people. They listen to a wide range of people so that they can get a wider opinion on topics, which helps them to make better informed decisions. Whilst they have a large network, they don’t have to be the centre of attention. Most successful people prefer to listen as that’s where they see the value in a conversation to be. They value people, their experiences and the relationships they offer. Successful people have an address book full of people who value their relationship.
4. They’re constantly working on themselves and never quit! Whilst people who find their successes easy to come by, or who are handed their successes, may not feel the need to work on themselves, truly successful people do. They work on themselves, their personality, their leadership skills, management skills, and every other detail of their lives constantly. When they face a challenge or set-back, they look for the learning experience or positive aspect of the event and will use it to help spring-board them to the next level. Successful people don’t tolerate flaws; they fix them!
5. Successful people are extraordinarily creative. They go around asking questions and looking for solutions. Instead of being limited by perceived restrictions or difficulties, successful people will ask "Why not?". They see new combinations, new possibilities, new opportunities and challenges where others only see problems or limitations. They ask for advice, try things out, consult experts and amateurs, they’re always looking for a better, faster and cheaper solution. Successful people create things!
6. They are self-reliant and take responsibility. Incredibly successful people don’t worry about blame, look to make excuses, or waste time complaining. They make decisions and move on. Extremely successful people take the initiative and accept the responsibilities of success.
7. Successful people 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, humour, and patience. They rarely panic or make decisions on impulse. Successful people have techniques that can help them to remain calm, particularly during stressful or negative events. They ask questions and make sound decisions, even in the middle of a crisis.
8. Successful people live in the present moment. They know that "Now" is the only time they can control. They are able to be present in the moment and have the ability to look people in the eye, listen to what is being said in a conversation, enjoy a meal, another person’s company, or an activity that they’re doing. They never seem rushed, yet they get a lot done! They recognise the value of time and take full advantage of each day. Successful people don’t waste time, they use it!
9. Successful people "look over the horizon" to see the future. They observe trends, notice changes in markets or attitudes, and hear the nuances that other people miss. This allows them to recognise and take advantage of opportunities that other people may miss or see too late to gain significantly from them. Successful people live in the present, with one eye on the future!
10. Consistently successful people respond instantly! When an investment isn’t working out, they sell. When they see an opportunity, they take advantage of it. 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. Successful people don’t overthink their decisions. They make a decision and take action.

These traits work best together in combination, giving consistently successful people a huge advantage. Because they are insatiable learners, they can respond wisely to change and make well-informed decisions. Because their personal relationships are strong, they have good advisors, and a reserve of goodwill when things do go bad. And finally, successful people weren’t born with these traits! They can be learned! They are free and they are skills that you can learn and use. So, start applying them in your life right now!