You Either Have It or You Don’t — the Success Factor

Take the test…

“Success is simple. Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time.” — Arnold H. Glasgow

Success springs from diverse sources, ways, and forms. But one underlying principle remains constant. Successful people have comparable qualities.

“Whatever is well said by another, is mine.” — Seneca the Younger

Are you ready to be measured against proven qualities of success? Like Seneca the Younger, are you ready to claim them for yourself?

Don’t run away just yet. Who knows — you might already possess the success factor.

The test

Do you possess these success factors? Evaluate each quality carefully. Be gut honest. Maybe, mostly, a little, or somewhat are answers that don’t count here. To qualify as a success factor — it’s 100% or nothing!

“We’re all self-made, but only successful people admit it.” — Dan Pena

1. Self-aware — Who are you? What are you? Why are you? What drives you? What do you desire more than anything else? What are you willing to sacrifice to obtain your goals? Until you can answer these questions you’ll never be able to perform at your best level without pretense or doubt.
2. Mega Idealism — You have a dream. It may be crazy, weird, or out-of-this-world impossible. But none of those things will discourage your pursuit. You intend to make it happen, working through the small failures but accepting no excuse for quitting.
3. Dynamic Mindset — You have a path, a map, and a compass. You know your starting point and your destination. You keep your mental balance and emotional control.
4. Insatiable Learner — You’re not a know-it-all. You listen and learn whenever and wherever possible. You recognize that successful people exhibit wisdom and that wisdom is a product of applied knowledge.
5. Execution is you game — You analyze and plan meticulously. However, your talent shines when it comes to executing the plan. You know how to surround yourself with the right people, the right tools, and the right schedule.
6. You’re the real thing — You’re authentic, honest, real, and unpretentious. You believe in yourself and your ability to both lead and work as a team member. People trust you because you’re genuine.
7. You’re courageous — You realize that achieving any goal comes with its own set of problems. You don’t shrink back but face them head-on, working through them until a satisfactory end is accomplished.

The success factor doesn’t end here.

There are many more traits that will strengthen the success factor. But these seven comprise a strong foundation on which to build.

You may find the following resources helpful:

20 Traits Successful Senior Executives Share Building Success in Character 30 Traits and Habits of Successful People