Traits of successful people: the opinion of a psychologist
“Amazingly,”" writes the psychologist, "highly successful people seem to share seven qualities that make them incredible - even before they become extremely successful.” Here are some of the most important.
Optimism
We've all met people who work very hard to create an aura of optimism and positivity. Their behavior usually seems unnatural, as do their fake, glued-on smiles. But those who are sincerely optimistic usually cannot help but spread that feeling to those around them. “We're better off being around people like that”" Everly writes. “If you're giving presentations or projects, think back to a time when you did it with a really good, optimistic attitude. I bet your audience was more responsive and more engaged than at other times. At least my experience has been that they are.”
Research also shows that optimism can help you live a longer and healthier life. So if you're not already an optimist, there's a good reason to try to become one. Fortunately, there are some methods that can help you train your brain to become more positive.
Reliability
Everly remarks: ”It's sad but true that if you deliver on your promise exactly on time, you will stand out from the crowd, because few people are trustworthy these days. You will make an even bigger impression if you take responsibility for your actions and their consequences in the event that things go wrong. Especially if you openly admit to doing something wrong instead of trying to hide it.
Stupidity
It's hard to be successful without this trait. Most of us hate failing and hate hearing «no». But this hatred prevents us from pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone and going after the goals we really want. Almost every story about a highly successful entrepreneur contains a description of how that person stood up to rejection or went above and beyond the norm to figure out how to make their company work.
In this story, we can't help but think about how to make it work.
There are many more qualities that make highly successful people like this. But these three are a good place to start working on yourself.