Zenspiration Magazine January Issue | Page 114

with being up to date with emerging technologies. They are willing to listen, discover and explore new opportunities. Constantly educating themselves helps them adapt to change, experiment with new ideas and most importantly it keeps their minds open to new innovative thoughts. A sense of curiosity protects them from accepting defeat when obstacles stand in their way; instead it opens up the waters to seek new pathways. Successful people come in many forms; they each have their own style, personality, vision and contribution. Some have changed the lives of millions and some have changed the lives of a few. No matter how big or small their achievements, they have all made an impact. These five traits are the common denominator that repeatedly shows up in their journeys of success. With enough commitment each of us can choose to develop these traits in our own lives, no matter where we are or what we hope to achieve. You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.