6 Qualities of Wildly Successful People

6 Qualities of Wildly Successful People Adapted fromThe Success Mastery Academyby Brian TracyDo you want to be successful? You can be as long as you learn to think the way the most successful people think and adopt their habits.But what makes someone a master achiever? Here are six characteristics1. They Are AmbitiousThey believe they are capable of being the best. They see themselves as having thecapacity tobe really good at what they do.This was a really big thought for me. It held me back for many years. When I saw people who were doing better than I was, I naturally assumed they were better than I was. And if they were better than I was, then I must be a worse than them. So that would mean they were superior and I was inferior.Thats a big problem in ur societyWe have feelings of inferiority, and these feelings of inferiority are often translated into feelings of undeservedness. The word deserve comes from two Latin words meaning from service. You deserve 100 percent of everything you make and enjoy as long as you get it from serving other people. If you serve better,serve mora,serve at a higher level, serve more enthusiastically, and serve at a higher quality, then youll have a wonderful income and youll deserve every penny of it.You just must see yourself capable of being the best.2. They Are CourageousSuccessful people work to confront the fears that hold most people back. The two biggest enemies to our success are fear and doubt.When you do something repeatedly, you develop a habit. Make a habit throughout your life of doing the things that scare you. If you do the thing you fear, the death of fear is certain.So face your fears. The ability to confront your fears is the mark of the superior person. If you have high ambition and you decide to be at the top, and you can confront your fears and do the things that are holding you back, those two things alone will make you a great success.3. They Are CommittedThe top people in every field are completely committed. They believe in themselves they believe in their companies they believe in their products and services they believe in their customers. They have an intense belief.We know that there is a one-to-one relationship between the depth of your belief and what happens in your reality. If you absolutely believe in the rightness and the goodness of what youre doing, you become like a catalyst. You create what is called a transfer like an electrical transfer of enthusiasm.People who are notlage committed to what they do lead very empty lives. Caring is a critical element in life. All men and women who enjoy great lives care about what they do. They have passion about what they do. They love what they do.4. They Are PreparedSuccessful people review every detail in advance. They do things that the average person is not willing to do. They make sacrifices the average person is not willing to make. The differencethese sacrifices makeis extraordinary.Befor e you go into a meeting, do your homework. Before you give a speech, research the information and practice your talking points. Dive in deep to review every detail of every situation before you take it on.Successful people are more concerned about pleasing results than they are about pleasing methods. There is nothing more complimentary to your team, your client, or your audience than the feeling that you have thoughtfully prepared.5. They Are Continuous LearnersHigh achievers recognize that if theyre not continually getting better, theyre getting worse. They read, they listen to CDs, and they take additional training. The professional never stops learning.6. They Are ResponsibleThe top people in our society have attitudes of self-employment. Thats essential, because 100 percent of us are self-employed We are presidents of our own personal services corporations. You work for yourself, and the biggest mistake you can ever make is thinkingyouwork for anyone else. The person who signs your paycheck may change, your job may change, but you are always the same. Youare the one constant.The fact of the matter is that this is not optional it is mandatory. Youre the president of your own career, your own life, your own finances, your own body, your own family, your own health. You are totally responsible.We have to be responsible. No one will ever do it for us. Its the most liberating and exhilarating thought of all, to realize that youre the president of your own life.A version of this article originally appeared on SUCCESS.com.Brian Tracy is a top-selling author of more than 45 books, as well as writer and producer of audio and video learning programs, including the best-selling The Psychology of Achievement.

5 Ways to Make People Want to Talk to You at Work - The Muse

5 Ways to Make People Want to Talk to You at Work - The Muse5 Ways to Make People Want to Talk to You at WorkIs there someone in your office who people are just drawn to?Maybe they know all the good news before everyone else. Or, theyre the first person your boss turns to for advice. Or, they command just about every meeting they enter.Im going to shatter all your They must have super powers thoughts, because getting people to want to talk to you is a skill anyone can acquire. I mean anyone.All you need to do is copy these five habits of approachable people1. They SmileYup, its that simple. Smiling, according to research, leid only makes you look mora friendly and approachable, its contagious- meaning your good vibes rub off on your peers. And when people are happy, theyre more engaged in discussion.Now, approachable people dont smile all the time (because then theyd look crazy). No, they know when its appropriate- and when its better to put on a more serious, determined face.2. They Listen (and Dont Judge)In one of our deeper discussions, my dad made an alarming accurate observation that still sticks with me to this day. Alyse, he said, youre a great listener, but youre so quick to give advice that you dont always just let people vent.And he was right Not to pat myself on the back, but I cared so much about helping people that when they told me their problems, I immediately jumped to giving the best suggestions I could think of. I didnt stop to question if they actually wanted my help- or just wanted someone to listen to them.Popular people are not only active listeners (a.k.a., they dont stare at their phones in conversations), but they also dont impose their own views on others. They receive information without judgment, and only when asked, provide feedback and encouragement.3. Theyre Not Afraid to Be VulnerableThis may sound odd- who wants to share their problems with someone who has enough of their own?- but showing vulnerability makes people feel like th eyre not alone, and that they can trust youll understand where theyre coming from. If you can share your problems and discuss your flaws openly and confidently, it encourages people to do the same.On the flip side, always appearing perfect can make you less approachable- not because people arent impressed or proud of your success, but because they may find you intimidating or fear your judgment.4. They Have Killer Body LanguageJust like smiling has the power to change peoples moods, great body language can make others open up to you more frequently.According to body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, instigating the triple nod, or nodding your head three times, convinces people to speak three to four times longer. This also means avoiding body language that closes you off from others, such as crossing your arms or looking away.5. They Ask QuestionsThis tip comes from Muse writer Ivy Shelden, who had success at a networking event as a result of this habit. She realized asking quest ions to the speaker does two things It provides the opportunity to be seen and heard by the entire audience at once- and it makes you more memorable to the speaker as well. As a result, people come up to you.So, how can you practice this on a daily basis? Dont be afraid to approach people with questions or raise your hand in meetings. Your curiosity will mimic that of others- making people want to bounce ideas off you. And, it shows that vulnerable side of you thats OK with not knowing everything (and like I said earlier, this is an attractive quality). And, it even makes you look smarter- and who doesnt want to talk to someone whos smart?And thats it Five easy ways to become more likable, approachable, and ultimately the number one person people turn to for a nice conversation, venting session, inspiration, or advice.Riding the train of popularity? Why not test out these six fast ways to seem more interesting to anyone you meet.