Wednesday, April 1, 2009

The Thirteen Most Important Character Traits for Success



1. Passionate
- They love their chosen career and can't think of anything else they'd rather do.

2. Life-long learners
- They are endlessly inquisitive and committed to becoming and/or remaining students of business and marketing.

3. Perceptive
- They understand that perception is reality.

4. Patient
- They know that "get-rich-quick" schemes are hooey.

5. Prepared
- They've done their home.work and are poised and ready for opportunity when it comes knocking

6. Tenacious
- They have a long-term perspective and are willing to stay the course.

7. Optimistic
- They face the brutal facts of reality but choose to maintain a have a positive attitude.

8. Focused on the present
- They repeat their past successes and don't dwell on their past mistakes. They live in the present, their most valuable asset.

9. Reliable
- They keep their promises and do what they say they're going to do.

10. Honest and trustworthy
- They understand how long it takes to develop a great reputation and how quick it can be destroyed.

11. Good listeners
- They understand that their best marketing tools are their ears.

12. Willing to change
- They modify their behaviors, beliefs and attitudes after gaining knowledge that effectively disputes previous notions.

13. Accept responsibility
- They step up to the plate and are accountable for their behavior and their actions and never look to blame others.


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