Traits of Highly Successful People.
Most of my client’s come to me looking to enact change, create personal freedoms, or get unstuck in some capacity. They want to move from inaction to action, they want to feel and be successful in their lives and careers. Fortunately, over the years as a therapist and coach I’ve had the privilege of working with some remarkable people who have created amazing results in their lives. And I want to share with you a list of qualities that I’ve encountered when working with highly successful people. None of these strategies are quick-fixes, they take time, dedication, and require a lot of internal work, but they are so worth it.
They are self-disciplined.
A colleague of mine once said “discipline is freedom.” Meaning, those who engage in being disciplined pay the upfront costs of doing the mundane tasks that aren’t fun or sexy but they build the foundation for growth and freedom in the future. For example you might find many highly successful people engaging in activities like, waking up early, exercising daily, meditating, holding themselves accountable to a personal budget, etc.
They engage in introspection and self-evaluation.
Highly successful people look inward at their internal “stuff.” They’re able to confront the less desirable parts of themselves and create strategies to improve and become more effective as leaders, partners, mentors, and friends.
They take ownership of their actions.
Successful people aren’t interested in the blame-game. They take ownership of their words and actions. They make amends when needed and they hold themselves accountable to not make the same mistakes twice.
They are flexible.
Flexibility is a key quality of any successful person. Life is bound to throw a wrench in things from time to time, so you can either face the bumps in the road with flexibility or rigidity. When you can be flexible it allows for creative solutions to flow rather than fighting against the unexpected. However, successful people also know what their non-negotiables are. There are certain boundaries, personally and professionally, that are off limits and don’t allow for flexibility. This speaks to their morals, values, and integrity.
