12 qualities that distinguish super successful people

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

There are people who succeed in literally everything. Home, family, work, health - they achieve success in all areas of life, which is why they are called super successful. Dr. Travis Bradburry reveals the secrets of such people to us.

The consulting company TalentSmart has conducted a large-scale study of the phenomenon of success. After examining the data of more than a million people, employees of the company found that super successful people have many similarities. For example, 90% of them know how to manage their emotions, remain focused, calm and productive in difficult situations. Dr. Travis Bradberry, CEO of TalentSmart, outlined 12 key strategies that super-successful people use to achieve their goals. Some of these strategies may seem obvious, but the challenge is learning how to apply them in time.

1. They own themselves

Super successful people know how to control their emotions, understand them and use their understanding to maintain composure in difficult situations. When things aren't going well, super-successful people remain calm and reserved (which sometimes annoys those who tend to dramatize). They know that everything is changing and if the circumstances are against them, then you just need to adapt to the new conditions, trying to maintain a positive attitude and control over events.

2. They learn

Super successful people know more than others, as they constantly seek and receive new knowledge. They try to grow, fill every free hour with self-education. And they do it not because “it is so necessary” - they experience pleasure from the process of cognition. They are not afraid to look stupid when asking questions. Super successful people would rather learn something new than seem omniscient.

3. They ponder

Super successful people make decisions after careful consideration, they seek advice, and they don't rush into action. They believe (and rightly so) that impulsive instinctual behavior is ineffective. The ability to pause and think logically helps to see all the nuances of the problem.

4. They speak confidently

From oversuccessful people you rarely hear such phrases as: "Well …", "I'm not sure", "It seems to me that …" and the like. Successful people speak confidently and assertively. This helps them communicate their ideas to other people and encourage them to follow those ideas.

5. They use body language

Using positive non-verbal cues attracts people and makes anyone more convincing. A confident tone, uncrossed hands, eye contact with the interlocutor, a slight tilt in his direction are just some of what super successful people use to win others over. Body language determines how you speak, and often it is more important than what you say.

6. They make an immediate impression

Research shows that we form an impression of a person within the first seven seconds of dating. And then in every way we try to reinforce this impression. Successful people take advantage of the moment they first meet to make a good first impression. And in this, body language also helps a lot: a strong posture, a strong handshake, an open gaze, straightened shoulders, a smile.

7. They win small victories

The super successful person loves to challenge himself and win, he does it even in small things. Any victory won leads to the emergence of new androgen receptors in the areas of the brain responsible for reward and motivation. The increase in the number of these receptors increases the effect of testosterone on the body, which increases self-confidence and readiness to face future problems. The effect of a streak of small victories can last for months.

8. They are not afraid

The dangers are real. But fear is just an emotion, fueled mainly by the imagination. Fear is a kind of choice. Super successful people know this better than anyone, so they put fear out of their heads. They not only overcome their fears, but also enjoy it.

9. They are polite

Super successful people combine strength and gentleness. They do not resort to intimidation and manipulation to defend their point of view; instead, they use self-confidence and courtesy. The word softness is often used in a negative way, especially in relation to business. But in reality, politeness allows you to achieve something that brute force can never achieve.

10. They are honest

Super successful people believe that honesty, while painful, is beneficial in the long run. Honesty builds strong relationships with people, and lying ultimately turns against the liar. Experts from the University of Notre Dame (Australia) have found that truth improves our mental health, while lying, on the contrary, is associated with problems in this area.

11. They are grateful to others

Super successful people know how much time and energy they spent to get what they have. They also know that others have played a huge role in their success: family, colleagues, teachers, friends. Successful people do not bask in the glory, but feel sincere gratitude to everyone who helped them on a difficult path.

12. They know how to appreciate what they have

Truly successful people have achieved so much thanks to the ability to stop and soberly assess what they already have. And they recognize that their positive, endurance and motivation are largely due to the correct assessment of the opportunities that fate gave them.

According to Travis Bradburry, having developed these qualities, everyone can become more successful. And what do you think?