5 main characteristics of successful people
By: Sere Neema
Posted on Thursday, June 6, 2019
Strong educational background
A strong educational background up to university level, enables one to be thirsty for new information and also to digest the knowledge with a more open mind. This also results in them viewing the world around them differently.
Examples of Successful people in Kenya with a good educational background that helped them get to greater heights are Abel Munda, the Managing Director of liberty Life Kenya and Spencer Okach, the Managing Director of Betlion who were guests on popular business leaders show on Switch TV “Top Job” which airs on Switch TV every Thursday at 830PM.
Comfortable with uncertainty
Many at times we want to control our lives, our future and the activities that come with them. It is useful however, to not know what lies ahead. This trait helps you deal with disappointment quicker. It also helps you to not be fixated on a particular plan if at all the plan fails to work.
President of the United States, Donald Trump, an influential, successful and goal oriented businessman in his own right has been quoted saying, “I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is.”
Director General, ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross), Yves Daccord says that he lives by one principle which is, “You are the best, if you are free”
Ability to seize opportunities
Most successful people are bold and courageous in all they attempt to do. This allows for them to take on opportunities as they arise.
Strong support system
Being successful is not a one-man trip. One needs a solid support system to get to the top. This system can be in the form of friends, family or even acquaintances. These are people who are directly involved in your day to day activities. There is also need to have someone who will directly support you in, specifically, your business.
Another business leader the Director of Red Cresent Climate Centre Marten Van Aalst says one works better when they are well grounded in a local family setup. His family has been a key factor in his achievement.
