1) Achiever:
The Competitor
The competitor is a person who strives to achieve their goals through any means necessary. They are not concerned with others feelings or well being but only their own. They will do anything it takes to win and they have no qualms about hurting themselves in the process.
2) The Persistent:
The Perseverant
Persistence is one of the most important qualities needed for success. If someone doesn’t persist then they aren’t going to succeed. They need to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles may come their way.
3) The Optimist:
The Positive Thinking Person
Positive thinking is a very useful trait when it comes to achieving your goals. You need to believe in yourself and always keep positive thoughts in order to stay motivated. When you think positively things tend to turn out better than if you were negative.
4) The Unbending:
The Integrity
The ability to stand up for what you believe in is incredibly important. People with integrity will refuse to do things that they think are wrong even if it can lead to problems down the road. They will stay true to themselves no matter what the world throws at them.
5) The Realist:
The Pragmatist
A pragmatic mindset is essential for success as well. You need to be able to look at a situation and assess what is the best move to make. You need to be able to discern fact from fiction in order to make the smartest decisions possible. You also need to be able to take feedback from others and incorporate it into your plans.
6) The Hope:
The Visionary
A person with a clear vision for their future is more likely to succeed than someone who doesn’t have any goals or dreams. It is important to set your goals high and continue to strive for more because no matter how successful you become, you can always improve yourself further.
7) The Passion:
The Competitive Spirit
Passion is an important quality that helps drive someone to succeed in their goals. Having a burning desire to win can help you overcome great challenges and achieve things that others wouldn’t think possible.
8) The Follower:
The Team Player
The ability to work well as part of a group is important because no man is an island. No matter how exceptional one person is there is always the possibility that they will fail if they work alone. It is best to have backups and people to help you as you pursue your goals.
9) The Truth Seeker:
The Honest Athlete
Honesty is a vital trait to have because if you lie you are only setting yourself up for trouble in the future. It is best to be upfront and honest with people so they trust you and you can have long term relationships with them.
10) The Passionate: The Person With Fire
Passion is a necessary quality for any successful person. If you don’t love what you do then there is no point in doing it. You need to have a “fire” in your gut that pushes you to achieve your goals no matter what stands in your way.
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