Earl Nightingale, the motivational speaker and best-selling author, conducted a study many years ago in which he interviewed 50 super-achievers and 250 "average people." He sought to discover the fundamental differences in the thought-processes between the two groups. The nine psychological characteristics of super-achievers are lessons for all of us:
1. They are less sensitive to disapproval and are able brush off rejection faster.
2. They think in ways that facilitate effective action.
3. They focus better on the task at hand; they do not obsess about unpleasant past events.
4. They are not superstitious. When something bad or unlucky happens, they assume it was an isolated incident.
5. They believe failures are an important source of learning and refuse to equate failure with low self-worth. They think constructively and, therefore, do not waste their time.
I hope you find this interesting, inspiring and useful in your own life. Look forward to part 2 next week.
As always, I look forward to your comments and referrals. Have a wonderful Independence Day celebration with friends and family this weekend!
Your Partner in Greater Success,
Bill Zimmerman
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