As kind of a hobby I like to watch people. Just kind of sit back and quietly watch how they react and respond to others and their environment. Through the course of this activity I've noticed a few things that the real winners in life seem to have in common. I'd like to point out a few of these characteristics for the purpose of reinforcing them.
So without further delay or introductory verbiage...
Winners have a pleasing attitude and personality. - Success seems to come more easily to those who have a pleasing personality. This is not to say that you should bend to everyone's wishes. Rather, develop an attitude that is respectful of other's opinions but true to your own beliefs. Be flexible - don't be so rigid that you can't accept another's opinion. Be willing, even eager, to learn from others. Changing your opinion in light of more facts is a sign of strength of character, not weakness. Winners are extremely teachable - but at the same time very much their own person.
Winners control their emotions and guard against emotional responses. - You are susceptible to errors in judgment when you let your emotions get in the way. Of course, everything we do is done based somewhat on our emotions, but strong emotions have little place in decision making. Winners seem to understand this. Hold your emotions in check. Try to delay decisions if you are in an emotional state. Learn to ignore your emotions and use reasoning to arrive at your decisions, like winners.
Winners bubble over with enthusiasm. - Enthusiasm works like a magnet - it draws people. It's a pleasing personality trait that people like to be a part of. It seems to be contagious - the people around you become enthusiastic, too, and become more cooperative. Enthusiasm! Get some on you.
Winners focus on their strengths. - Focusing on your limitations lets those limitations make your decisions for you. Focusing on your strengths lets YOU make the decision. See the difference? Very few people concentrate on fully developing any of their strengths. This is where winners seem to have that winners edge. Along with this focus on their strengths winners also have a frightening (to losers) focus on their goals. Winners always know exactly where they're going.
Winners work at developing themselves to their fullest potential by focusing on improving, not on being perfect. - Winners turn their focus toward improvements they can make to become more efficient. You'll note that most effective, successful people seem to accomplish a great deal. It is true that this is partly due to enthusiasm for what they're doing, but there's more to it. The more to it is their single minded determination to squeeze every ounce from themselves.
Now I'm sure I haven't even come close to covering all of the characteristics of you real winners out there. As always, my intention here is to be a catalyst. I hope you'll take a step back and see how many of these characteristics you wear on a consistent basis. This puts yourself in position to either know that you are, or know what you could be working on to... BE A WINNER!
Thanks for hanging out.
Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.
C...
Clyde Dennis, a.k.a. "Mr. How-To" has been writing and publishing Articles and Newsletters online since 1999. Clyde's company EASYHow-To Publications provides "How-To" information on How-To do, be or have just about anything one can imagine. For more information visit http://www.easyhow-to.com Email correspondence for Clyde should be sent to: http://www.easyhow-to.com
elite cleaning services Mundelein ..What does "Lessons from My Garden" have to do with... Read More
Feeling overworked and underpaid? If you're starting to feel like... Read More
About six years ago I began to study tai chi.... Read More
Creating a goal tracking chart is as simple as drawing... Read More
Jobs are heating up. We're all feeling the pinch of... Read More
The ultimate expression of life is not a paycheck. The... Read More
I have been studying several books lately that deal with... Read More
I thought this was unbelievable, but it's true.On average, security... Read More
Are you consistently chasing success? Once you achieve it, do... Read More
So you've bought into the idea that you need to... Read More
In 1989, when the Berlin Wall came down and the... Read More
I am writing this article to cement two key success... Read More
"Well, you're just a busy beaver, aren't you?" You've either... Read More
Get ready to sail the Seven C's - the Seven... Read More
Have you ever had this feeling? You're standing in front... Read More
If you want to be rich and famous, you have... Read More
How's the weather there?We use small talk to connect with... Read More
Money will buy me a house, but not a home,... Read More
On a raw, cold day in the European Alps, Lance... Read More
Step 1: List all the business activities that you complete... Read More
In this article we mention 7 tips for your success.... Read More
Every single one of us is trying to reach success.... Read More
I do! I want to be a millionaire! Do you?Judging... Read More
What characteristics are common among successful people. If you analyze... Read More
So you vowed to make some changes - develop healthier... Read More
Airbnb cleaning service Mundelein ..In Part Three, I promised we would get into the... Read More
No one wants to fail. But when in business you... Read More
Pain. All of us have felt that emotion some time... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --What are the sharpest... Read More
Smile brings beauty to your face, charm to your personality... Read More
Coming up with new dreams and passions can be fun,... Read More
Have you ever made plans in your career but never... Read More
An effective self- concept generates the desire to strive for... Read More
With the long-term trend of protecting employees' individual self esteem... Read More
Everyone talks about how to be successful through hard work... Read More
I have been studying several books lately that deal with... Read More
Many people talk or write about the science of success... Read More
People have a tremendous capacity for outstanding achievement. There are... Read More
If we eat too much at home, the public eventually... Read More
The story that is being used to illustrate the concepts... Read More
When traveling down the road it is always good to... Read More
In individualistic success models, success is not due to the... Read More
I'll be the first to admit that everyone has his... Read More
How can anyone with the brain of a cockroach make... Read More
You must understand You are already a Success, and before... Read More
Money will buy me a house, but not a home,... Read More
Sometimes it is better to just get on with doing... Read More
One of the keys to being successful in anything you... Read More
Oprah and Harpo Productions, consistently reap awe-inspiring progress and record-breaking... Read More
"The mind grows by what it feeds on." J.... Read More
Success |