| 1. |
a constant learner. They read books.
They research online. They talk to people. They
know that they don't know it all, but they can gather
the information from others in order to get where
they want to go. |
| 2. |
someone
who takes immediate action. Once a winner has gathered
the information they need, they take immediate action
on that information. They don't procrastinate.
They don't let any grass grow under their
feet. They get on with it and do something. They
are proactive. |
| 3. |
someone
who engages in persistent testing. As they take
action on the information they have gathered, they
monitor and test their progress. If their action
is not accomplishing the desired results,
they will move in a different direction and then
test those results. They are extremely
systematic in their approach to accomplish more. |
| 4. |
someone
who gives 100% of their effort. They are intelligent
risk takers and lay it all on the line.
They are passionate about what they do and what
they contribute |
| 5. |
someone
who sets high goals. Winners know the importance
of goal-setting and what it will
take to accomplish their goals. |
| 6. |
disciplined.
Winners have a lot of self-discipline.
They don't need to be supervised. They are well-planned.
They know how to structure their day. They know
how to take care of details, yet have a good view
of the big picture. |
| 7. |
someone
who has a pleasing attitude and personality. This
doesn't mean that they are push overs. They are
flexible and not rigid. They have a teachable spirit
and are open to changing their opinion in
light of the facts. |
| 8. |
enthusiastic.
Winners are energetic and optimistic. They enjoy
what they do and bubble over with enthusiasm. This
enthusiasm is contagious and draws people to synergy
and cooperation. |
| 9. |
in
control of their emotions. This is difficult.
We live in a culture where decision making is often
made on strong emotions. Winners seem to understand
the importance of keeping their emotions in check
and base their decisions on reason, strong research,
and facts. |
| 10. |
.focused
on their strengths. They minimize their weaknesses
and limitations. They focus on fully developing
their strengths. They don't worry about
being perfect. They are concerned more
with efficiency and being at their fullest personal
potential. |
