Qualities Needed for Success and How to Acquire Them

In my Learning Strategies classes this week we have been having very interesting discussions about what personal qualities a successful person has or needs and how to develop them.  Here are some of my students’ thoughts:

Qualities needed for success

·         Optimism
·         Preparation
·         Determination
·         Self-discipline
·         Focus 
·         Self-confidence
·         Organization
·         Passion
·         Goal oriented
·         Resilience
·         Willingness to make sacrifices
·         Commitment
·         Positive mind-set

How to develop them

·         Put yourself in a positive environment surrounded by people who care about your success
·         Set goals – long term and more immediate
·         Be patient with yourself
·         Use positive self-talk
·         To develop self-discipline to study, set a timer and study for that time period – then gradually extend the time
·         Reward yourself
·         See yourself as succeeding
·         Set yourself up to be successful – remove obstacles
·         Find your passion

I thought the classes had very insightful ideas with workable suggestions to be successful.  Take some time to examine your own path to success and borrow their ideas as needed!

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