A friend of mine recently shared an article with me that struck something within me. It made me stop, think and feel curious about the people around me who are incredibly successful. What is it they have in common? What are the character traits they were born with that make them persevere through the toughest times, coming out super successful in the end? When you think about the people in your life who are driven to achieve success, they do, in fact, have a few things in common – giving them an edge over the competition. From their laser-like focus to a clear head and mind, here are a few excerpts from “7 Character Traits of People Who Accomplish Exceptional Things” that really stuck with me. For the full article, click here.
Character Traits of People Who Accomplish Exceptional Things
#1. Here’s what the author has to say about the idea of Clarity, something many of us struggle with on a daily and even throughout our lifetime basis.
“There are few things that are more toxic to your ability to get things done than a lack of clarity. You put in an insane amount of effort but get nothing done. When you have clarity, flow, momentum, deep work, and habits are all easy. When you lack clarity, you get mired in excessive consumption and sources of distraction. So that might be the question, how do you find clarity? In my experience, curiosity and experimentation are the keys to clarity.”
This notion of finding clarity really stuck with me. Think about the times you’ve known what’s expected of you, versus the times the direction is unclear. When you know exactly what you’re setting out to do, it’s much easier to stay on track, keep your eye on the prize and accomplish those goals.
#2. The concept of Life Long Learners is 100% on par – as I have known a number of successful people and they truly never stop learning. They have curiosity about the world, they look things up, they ask questions and do what’s needed to find and understand the answers.
“People who accomplish exceptional things never stop learning or growing. There’s no “I’ve made it moment.” They are voracious readers, surround themselves with people who cause them to level up, and remain eternal students.”
#3. When it comes to Resilience and Determination there really isn’t anything more important for achieving goals and finding success. There are going to be tough times. There are going to be many moments where things just don’t work out. And, there are going to be times where you have to face the facts that it’s time to move on. But you stand up, brush off the dirt and face the music. Then you do it all over again – and you will find success.
“If what you’re attempting to do is exceptional(i.e. start a company, write a book, become a top performer in any field), it’s going to have moments that test you, moments when you get your ass handed to you, and moments when all you want to do is quit. In the words of Michael Gervais, your attitude has to be one of “whatever it takes.””
This article gets into the nitty gritty of what makes up an exceptional person who will stop at nothing to achieve success and every point is spot on. What qualities jump off the page for you when you think about all the successful people you know in life?
