Hey Moguls, Steve Cook here…
There are all kinds of lists… and this is certainly not the first one that covers the characteristics of successful people, however, this one just may be different than any other you have seen before. You see, I’m the kind of person that, if you ask me to give you a list of the top 10 most successful people I know, I would ask you to define success.
I ask this because it isn’t always going to mean the same thing.
I know that most of the world we live in would define success based off of financial achievement or business accomplishments, but I define success differently. I define success by the abundance of life one possesses.
There are many people who can make the top income-producers list, or the fastest-growing companies, or the greatest-net worth, but if they do not possess the following characteristics… I would not consider them to be successful.
Here is my list…
1) Love – Without love, what do you have? I know someone who made $874,000 in 90 minutes, and then he broke down and cried. They weren’t tears of joy, but instead, tears of sadness because he felt alone. He had no one to share his accomplishment with. Is making a lot of money without love success? I would say no.
2) Joy – Why do we strive to climb the corporate ladder or achieve great things in
business? Wouldn’t you all agree that it is so we can enjoy life? Without joy, you have not arrived. If you find yourself constantly striving, yet longing to feel fulfilled with joy, I guarantee you that you do not FEEL successful no matter what the exterior looks like.
3) Peace – I don’t look at people who are worried all the time as being successful. Do you?
4) Patience – Truly successful people are understanding of others who try. Successful people don’t have the time for someone who expects something for nothing, but they always exhibit patience with those who put forth their best efforts.
5) Kindness – Many people who are perceived as “successful” are simply mean. I think that this clearly shows their weakness and it is a cover up for their lack of success. If you are truly successful, being kind to others comes naturally.
6) Goodness – A super successful person won’t be walked all over, but they will allow others to get the better end of a deal. They do this because they desire the best for all they work with and they will oftentimes do things that others think are crazy. As a result, the super successful person develops a great reputation among the people they work with.
7) Faithfulness – Super successful people believe in something greater than themselves. They have a vision of something greater than worldly success, and they live it in their lives.
8) Gentleness – Super successful people are not harsh. They are firm when necessary, but they are gentle in their dealings with all. Others want to work with them and help them, whereas harshness is a means of controlling and compelling people to work with you. You will never get the best out of someone when you are harsh with them.
9) Self-Control – Super successful people are able to exhibit self-control. They do what is right even when it is not easy. They take the high road even if it may cost them to do so.
Be a Lifeonaire
I call these people Lifeonaires, like millionaires, but someone who is full of life. Anyone can be a Lifeonaire. They have a clear vision of what success means to them and they pursue it with all they have.
You can learn much more about what it means to be a Lifeonaire by picking up a copy of our bestselling book: Lifeonaire, Prosperity Simplified. You can get a paperback copy or a version for your kindle here.
Blessings,
Steve Cook
Agree?
Do you agree with how I define success? What characteristics would you add to my list? Share below.
Consider your definition of success.
Take a look at yourself, and the people around, to determine whether mindset shifts could help you move toward success.
Practice kindness.
Be gentle and patient.
Steve Cook
was a nationally recognized real estate investing educator, author and real estate investor, prior to teaching Lifeonaire life coaching system. Today he is regarded as "The Coaches' Coach." Many of the people who have been coached by Steve have become coaches themselves, eager to share what they have learned with others.