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There’s a lot of talk about what you should do to become successful, but I would argue that it’s more about who you are that makes the biggest impact.\u00a0 It’s the decisions we make on a daily basis, the habits we naturally form in our lives that determine the level of success we can achieve.\u00a0 Who we are determines how we react to life, even when we’re not consciously in the act of ‘being successful’.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So here are 10 traits that I’ve seen as essential for obtaining lasting success in any endeavor.<\/p>\n

1. An Independent Nature<\/h2>\n

If we rely too much on those around us for assistance and\/or support we will be setting ourselves up for disappointment in the future.\u00a0 This is not to say that we shouldn’t look to others for help when the time is right, but crafting our pursuits in such a way that requires the intervention of another is like handing over the keys and getting in the back seat.\u00a0 Our friends and colleagues may help open the doors of opportunity, but it is our own responsibility to take the wheel.
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2. Self Confidence<\/h2>\n

Every decision we make in life will have some kind of effect on future outcomes.\u00a0 If our choices our filtered through fear and doubt, we can be assured of the life we are trying to avoid.\u00a0 Trust your instincts and listen to your heart.\u00a0 When you make a mistake, don’t look at it as reason for doubt, but instead, realize the opportunity for wisdom as you continue to push ahead.<\/p>\n

3. Persistence<\/h2>\n

It’s been 5 years since I started my consulting business.\u00a0 5 years of long hours and hard work.\u00a0 Many times did I consider throwing in the towel when things didn’t go my way.\u00a0 But every year that’s gone by, every road block I’ve pushed through, my business has grown as my resolve to make it a success has strengthened.\u00a0 Persistence is not an optional trait for those who desire success, but an essential attitude that must be embraced!<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. A Big Imagination<\/h2>\n

When I think of some of the greatest ‘achievers’ in American history I see great innovators and people of purpose.\u00a0 Names like Henry Ford, Walt Disney and Bill Gates come to mind.\u00a0 From cars to cartoons to computers, their personalities were as diverse as their pursuits.\u00a0 But one thing they share is the wonderful ability to see what’s not yet visible to the naked eye.\u00a0 It was the imagination of Henry Ford that first painted the picture of a car in every garage, and Bill Gates, a computer in every home.\u00a0 And it was Walt Disney who continues to inspire millions with the idea that ‘anything is possible’.<\/p>\n

Those with inevitable success can see the unseen.\u00a0 They’ve become successful in their minds before they laid their first brick.<\/p>\n

5. A Thick Skin<\/h2>\n

I’m a people pleaser at heart and can be devastated by disappointment.\u00a0 But as a necessity in business, I’ve grown a thick skin that allows me to deflect defeat while maintaining my focus.\u00a0 Whether in corporate conflict or the liabilities of life, it is those with a strong armor who will maintain their momentum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Clarity Of Self Understanding<\/h2>\n

If you don’t know who you are, you will never truly know what you’re capable of.\u00a0 It is in our daily pursuits that we need accurate information on our strengths and weaknesses to succeed.\u00a0 Because being blind sided by your own inability or missing out on your true talents will bring nothing more than failure and frustration.<\/p>\n

7. Clarity Of Intent<\/h2>\n

Continuing with the analogy of Ford, Disney and Gates, we can see three individuals with very clear intentions.\u00a0 No one ever questioned Ford’s intentions of filling the roads with his Model T’s.\u00a0 Disney was never far from his pursuits of capturing our imaginations.\u00a0 And even when no one believed in his dream of populating every home with a PC, there was never a question of Gates greatest goal.<\/p>\n

8. Focus<\/h2>\n

There’s a lot of talk about multi-tasking and single tasking when it comes to getting things done.\u00a0 But however you go about accomplishing your goals, focus must be at the core of your character.\u00a0 Successful people have the knack for deflecting distraction and keeping their nose to the grindstone.\u00a0 It is our drive that pushes us forward and keeps our momentum, but without focus we will just be moving for the sake of motion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Optimism<\/h2>\n

Many of the traits mentioned thus far would not be possible without this key ingredient.\u00a0 Without being able to constantly see the cup as half full, we would never be able to stay focused.\u00a0 Being blind to that silver lining would paralyze our persistence.\u00a0 So it is absolutely crucial that our minds maintain a positive outlook on life and never give in to the destruction of defeat.\u00a0 Optimism is at the heart of a successful human being!<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Passion<\/h2>\n

Success can be obtained by many, but maintaining the drive to reach our goals requires a passion for pursuit and a lust for life.\u00a0 We can create a to-do list and set our goals with the best of them, but without this necessary habitual hunger, we will most certainly fail to bring to the table the results we imagined.
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