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. |