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Just what is it, the it that sets the highly successful apart from the rest? The answer is attitude. Attitude! Many years ago a corporation funded research on the super-performer. They discovered 14 attitude patterns necessary for success. You may recognize some qualities that you already possess, and will also see others which you may need to develop.
14 ATTITUDE PATTERNS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS
Rate yourself from 1-10, 10 being the highest on the following qualities.
Have a key mentor rate you on the following as well.
Self-Esteem: You view yourself as someone of value. You understand your value as a person, which gives you a proper perspective on success. Rating _________________
Responsibility: You accept responsibility for your choices and decisions. Therefore you don’t blame circumstances or other people when things go wrong. Rating _________________
Optimism: You have a bright outlook on life. You expect each day to be a good, productive day, be the best in every situation. Rating _________________
Goal Orientation: Your actions are motivated by and directed toward the goals you have set for yourself. Rating _________________
Imaginativeness: You use your imagination to your benefit by visualizing success before it happens. Rating _________________
Awareness: You are always on the alert for new opportunities that can help you to achieve your goals and work more effectively. Rating _________________
Creativeness: You are always looking for new and better approaches, focusing on the solution rather than the problem. Rating _________________
Communicativeness: You work well with other people and are able to get your message across clearly and effectively. Rating _________________
Growth Orientation: You are filled with a strong desire to improve. You are not afraid of change, and you work hard to replace bad habits with new and better habits.
Rating _________________
Positive Response to Pressure: Stressful situations are not a problem. You look forward to challenges that bring out your very best performance. Rating _________________
Trust: You are open, honest, and cooperative in your relationships with people. Others can rely on you to be a good team player. Rating _________________
Joyfulness: You have a positive, enthusiastic attitude about yourself, your work and your life that is contagious to those around you. Rating _________________
Risk-Taking: You realize that all great achievement involves the risk of failure, but you conquer fear and take reasonable risks when necessary. Rating _________________
Nowness: Realizing that today may be the only day you have, you work at eliminating procrastination. You live life to the fullest. Rating _________________
Pick your top quality and thank God for giftedness in this area.
Pick your quality you need to work on. Ask God for help. Make an action plan and decide over the next 30 days to strengthen that area. Get someone to hold you accountable.
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