A study at Strayer University found that most people think success is about achieving your personal goals.
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Ultra successful people delight themselves by blowing their personal goals out of the water. They succeed along many different dimensions of life\u2014their friendships, their physical and mental health, their families, and their jobs (which they are not only good at but also enjoy).<\/p>\n
Research with more than a million people found that ultra successful people have a lot in common. In particular, 90% of them are skilled at managing their emotions in order to stay focused, calm, and productive.<\/p>\n
These super successful folks have high emotional intelligence (EQ), a quality that\u2019s critical to achieving your dreams.<\/p>\n
While there are numerous effective strategies that ultra successful people employ to reach their goals, what follows are twelve of the best. Some of these may seem obvious, but the real challenge lies in recognizing when you need to use them and having the wherewithal to actually do so.<\/p>\n
1. They\u2019re Composed<\/strong><\/p>\n Ultra successful people are composed because they constantly monitor their emotions, they understand them, and they use this knowledge in the moment to react to challenging situations with self-control. When things go downhill, they are persistently calm and frustratingly content (frustrating to those who aren\u2019t, at least). They know that no matter how good or bad things get, everything changes with time. All they can do is adapt and adjust to stay happy and in control.<\/p>\n 2. They\u2019re Knowledgeable<\/strong><\/p>\n Super successful people know more than others do because they\u2019re constantly working to increase their self-awareness. They vow constant growth. Whenever they have a spare moment, they fill it with self-education. They don\u2019t do this because it\u2019s \u201cthe right thing to do\u201d; they do it because it\u2019s their passion. They\u2019re always looking for opportunities to improve and new things to learn about themselves and the world around them. Instead of succumbing to their fear of looking stupid, truly exceptional people just ask the questions on their mind, because they would rather learn something new than appear smart.<\/p>\n 3. They\u2019re Deliberate<\/strong><\/p>\n Ultra successful people reach decisions by thinking things out, seeking advice from others, and sleeping on it. They know that (as studies show) impulsively relying too much on gut-instinct is ineffective and misleading. Being able to slow down and logically think things through makes all the difference.<\/p>\n 4. They Speak with Certainty<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s rare to hear super successful people utter things like \u201cUm,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m not sure,\u201d and \u201cI think.\u201d Successful people speak assertively because they know that it\u2019s difficult to get people to listen to you if you can\u2019t deliver your ideas with conviction.<\/p>\n 5. They Use Positive Body Language<\/strong><\/p>\n Becoming cognizant of your gestures, expressions, and tone of voice (and making certain they\u2019re positive) draws people to you like ants to a picnic. Using an enthusiastic tone, uncrossing your arms, maintaining eye contact, and leaning towards the person who\u2019s speaking are all forms of positive body language that super successful people use to draw others in. Positive body language makes all the difference in a conversation because how you say something can be more important than what you say.<\/p>\n 6. They Leave a Strong First Impression<\/strong><\/p>\n Research shows that most people decide whether or not they like you within the first seven seconds of meeting you. They then spend the rest of the conversation internally justifying their initial reaction. This may sound terrifying, but by knowing this, you can take advantage of it to make huge gains in how people respond to you. First impressions are tied intimately to positive body language. A strong posture, a firm handshake, a smile, and open shoulders help ensure that your first impression is a good one.<\/p>\n 7. They Seek Out Small Victories<\/strong><\/p>\n Successful people like to challenge themselves and compete, even when their efforts yield only small victories. Small victories build new androgen receptors in the areas of the brain responsible for reward and motivation. The increase in androgen receptors increases the influence of testosterone, which further increases their confidence and eagerness to tackle future challenges. When you achieve a series of small victories, the boost in your confidence can last for months.<\/p>\n 8. They\u2019re Fearless<\/strong><\/p>\n Fear is nothing more than a lingering emotion that\u2019s fueled by your imagination. Danger <\/em>is real. It\u2019s the uncomfortable rush of adrenaline you get when you almost step in front of a bus. Fear is a choice. Exceptional people know this better than anyone does, so they flip fear on its head. Instead of letting fear take over, they are addicted to the euphoric feeling they get from conquering their fears.<\/p>\n 9. They\u2019re Graceful<\/strong><\/p>\n Graceful people are the perfect combination of strong and gentle. They don\u2019t resort to intimidation, anger, or manipulation to get a point across because their gentle, self-assured nature gets the job done. The word gentle<\/em> often carries a negative connotation (especially in the workplace), but in reality, it\u2019s the gentleness of being graceful that gives ultra successful people their power. They\u2019re approachable, likeable, and easy to get along with\u2014all qualities that make people highly amenable to their ideas.<\/p>\n 10. They\u2019re Honest<\/strong><\/p>\n Super successful people trust that honesty and integrity, though painful at times, always work out for the best in the long run. They know that honesty allows for genuine connections with people in a way that dishonesty can\u2019t and that lying always comes back to bite you in the end. In fact, a Notre Dame study showed that people who often lied experienced more mental health problems than their more honest counterparts.<\/p>\n 11. They\u2019re Grateful<\/strong><\/p>\n Ultra successful people know that it took a lot of ambition, passion, and hard work to get where they are in life. They also know that their mentors, colleagues, families, and friends all played a huge role in their success. Instead of basking in the glory of achievement, super successful people recognize others for the wonderful things they\u2019ve done for them.<\/p>\n 12. They\u2019re Appreciative<\/strong><\/p>\n Truly exceptional people are able to achieve so much because they know the importance of slowing down and appreciating everything they already have. They know that a huge amount of their positivity, grit, and motivation comes from their ability to stay grounded and appreciate the opportunities that life has given them thus far.<\/p>\n source: linkedin.com\/pulse\/habits-set-ultra-successful-people-apart-dr-travis-bradberry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 12 Habits That Set Ultra Successful People Apart A study at Strayer University found that most people think success is about achieving your personal goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[16],"class_list":["post-2311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-stuff","tag-performance-philosophy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2311"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2311\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2322,"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2311\/revisions\/2322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisherself.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}