Motivation - Personality - Trade Up Your Life - Do You Have The Right Qualities?

"No matter what walk of life they come from, people who are motivated to achieve success share certain traits," says Gail Cohen, author of Thinking Outside The Lines: Power Thinking For The 21st Century. He outlines 10 qualities of go-getters that help them make things happen. And they are....

1. Have extraordinary purpose. They set their goals high and always reaching for the top.
2. Are willing to take risks. They have confidence to step out of their comfort zone to try new ideas and strategies.
3. Participate fully in life. They take part in their organizations, families and communities.
4. Are energetic. They are willing to jump in and take things on and have the mental energy necessary to get it done.
5. Are humble. Not afraid to admit they do not know it all, they are eager to keep growing.
6. Are committed to life-long learning. They know their stuff and are always in the process of learning more.
7. Have a successful attitude. They act as if it were impossible for them to fail, as if their success is a done deal.
8. Are persistent but have options. They never give up until they succeed, but they are willing to try a variety of things to get what they want, rather than hitting their head against the same brick wall.
9. Strive for health in all aspects of their lives. They work hard to take care of themselves physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
10. Rise above adversity. They rise above the small stuff to achieve greatness in their lives.