Posted by Erica in I read a great article today on the “10 Traits Of A Successful Human Being” posted on the inspiring blog PickTheBrain. It was a very insightful article, which argues that success is less about what you “do”, and more about who you are. The impact lies in our daily decisions and naturally formed habits.
The key traits according to the author, Eric Hamm:
- 1. An Independent Nature
- 2. Self Confidence
- 3. Persistence
- 4. A Big Imagination
- 5. A Thick Skin
- 6. Clarity of Self Understanding
- 7. Clarity of Intent
- 8. Focus
- 9. Optimism
- 10. Passion
So my question is whether having 7 out of 10 traits can still lead to a life of success. 
I need to further refine my self confidence, as I often allow insecurities to overshadow my inner confidence. Depending on the circumstances, I would not always characterize myself as having ‘thick skin’. And lastly, I don’t approach life with a ‘big imagination’, instead I am rather cautious at times and focus more on being realistic and practical in my endeavors.
This article gave me more to ponder as I evaluate my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009 and the areas I want to focus on for self-improvement.
