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The 15 Winning Characteristics of the
Happiest, Most Successful People
Cari Vollmer
Some people make living their best life and creating success
look so easy, don't they? And yet, many successful people
will tell you it's not actually easy for them, they just rely
on their strengths to pull them forward and over the rough
spots.
Below are 15 characteristics of the happiest, most successful
people I know and have had the privilege of knowing. Use this
list as a guide, not an end all and be all. I doubt any one
person is strong in all of these areas, but some come close.
1. Willing
Successful people are willing to dig in, do the work and learn
new things. They're simply willing to do whatever it takes
to create the life they want.
2. Open
Successful people are open to new ideas. They don't close
themselves off from information that might help them.
3. Courageous
Often, successful people are risk-takers, but more importantly
they're courageous. They tap into the courage that lives deep
in them and use it to break ground, try new things and put
themselves out in front.
4. Decisive
There's an old adage that says be quick to make a decision
and slow to change it. Successful people do just that. They
don't vacillate or sit on the fence. They decide and move
forward. Indecisiveness will kill momentum.
5. Love Learning
Have you ever seen a successful person's personal library?
It's usually packed full! Successful people are willing to
invest in themselves, either through reading, attending seminars
or workshops. They know they don't have all the answers so
they seek people that have the answers they're looking for.
6. Committed
Commitment provides the fuel - the energy - to keep moving
forward. Successful people know what they care about and have
committed themselves, on a deep level, to getting it.
7. Persistent
No such thing as "giving up" in a successful person's mind.
Just like the Energizer Bunny, they keep going and going.
As they say, success is 98% showing up, 2% talent.
8. Adaptable/Flexible
Simply said, successful people go with the flow. Ride the
wave. Rigidity is the kiss of death in creating anything you
want. Successful people have the ability to switch course
as needed. This allows them to stay present to world around
them, being more aware of opportunities as they arise.
9. Creative
We all have an innate sense to create in our lives. Successful
people have learned to tap into their creative spark and do
so in a way that enriches their lives and the world around
them.
10. Balanced
The happiest and most successful people usually lead well-balanced
lives. They take time for their families and fun times. They
celebrate the whole of their lives, not just parts of it.
11. Spiritual
Often, successful people have a deep commitment to their spiritual
side. They understand their life is so much more and the source
of their power comes from a source deep within. They allow
their spirits to guide them.
12. Purposeful
Living a meaningful life starts with a sense of purpose. Successful
and happy people have usually spent time considering their
unique purpose in life and have taken steps to fulfill that
purpose.
13. Fun-loving
Living your best life doesn't mean work, work, work! Taking
time out for fun times and relaxation are important elements
in creating a life that works well and feels great. Have you
heard where CEO's on the coast in California have started
holding board meetings? That's board like in surfboard! They
meet early in the morning for some sun, sand and surf. They
say it does wonders to boost creativity and gives them a fun
atmosphere in which to connect with new people. Networking
at its very best!
14. Possess Clarity
To create success you need to be able to leverage your strengths.
Successful people know who they are, what they want and how
they're going to get it. They've learned to leverage their
strengths and passions.
15. Patient
Success takes time to build. Successful people, who are also
happy, have learned to allow the things they want to arrive
in there own perfect timing. They honor the natural flow of
life and seldom push to get what they want.
Copyright 2006 Cari Vollmer
Cari Vollmer, personal growth expert, is the founder
of LifeOnTrack.com and InspireYourDay.com. For practical life
strategies and success tips, sign up for LifeOnTrack.com's
FREE e-zine, LivingOnTrack, at http://www.LifeOnTrack.com
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