Being an up and coming entrepreneur you can’t help but wonder what
makes someone succeed over someone who doesn’t. What is the
common ingredient that connects all successful entrepreneurs? Is it their
savvy marketing campaigns, their engaging tweets or the innovative
design of their website? While all of these are helpful, reaching the
pinnacle of success ultimately comes from within. Here are five traits that
you will commonly find among all highly successful people:
Goal Clarity:
As the great Benjamin Franklin says “By failing to prepare, you are
preparing to fail.” All great achievers take the time to prepare - they hold
a clear vision, a plan of action, and the ability to maintain clarity and
motivation when times get tough. They have sat down and written out
measurable plans and goals for every aspect of their lives: personal,
physical, and professional. They are willing to go that extra mile that so
many people won’t. Through their hard work, focus and tenacity, they
eventually reach their goals and are rewarded with a great sense of
accomplishment. Professional success is often a reflection of someone
who is successful and determined in all facets of their life.
Drive:
High performers have the drive and motivation to work hard – harder
than most people you would know. They are the people who are looking
for the answers when everyone else has given up, they are the people
who keep asking even though they keep hearing “no” and they are the
people who are willing to sacrifice a lazy morning sleep-in so that they
can spend more time