9 Signs Youre Going to Be Successful in Whatever You Do

9 Signs Youre Going to Be Successful in Whatever You Do9 Signs Youre Going to Be Successful in Whatever You DoWe all define success differently. We all should define it differently (and heres why).Yet, at the same time, highly successful people share a number of common traits and attitudes. Theyre willing to face vulnerability, emotional ups and downs, and the risk of public and private failure.They want to succeed on their terms- and they arent willing to accept a cap on their success.Here are nine ways to know if you have what it takes to be successful1. You Enjoy Succeeding Through OthersTalent is obviously important, but the ability to work together, check egos at the door, and make individual sacrifices when necessary is the only way any kollektiv succeeds.That spirit can exist only when it comes from the top.And thats why successful people focus on the individual rather than the lokalitt, the team rather than the hierarchy, and most importantly, gaining happiness and success fr om the happiness and achievements of others.2. You Dont Make Choices- You Create ChoicesMost people simply choose from column A or column B. People on the path to success often skim through A and B and then create their own column C.As Jon Burgstone says, Every time you want to make any important decision, there are two possible courses of action. You can look at the array of choices that present themselves, pick the best available option, and try to make it fit. Or, you can do what the true entrepreneur does Figure out the best conceivable option and then make it available.And thats why entrepreneurs often accomplish the inconceivable- because to successful people, that word truly doesnt mean what everyone else thinks it means.3. The Voice in Your Head Is Louder Than Every Other Voice You HearOthers may doubt. Others may criticize. Others may judge and disparage and disapprove.You dont care. You see all those opinions for what they are elend right, not wrong, just data. So you sift through that data for the actual nuggets you can use. The rest you ignore.Why? You may respect the opinions of others, but you believe in your ideas, your abilities, your will and perseverance and dedication. You believe in yourself.And that makes you want to live your life your way, and not anyone elses way.4. You Believe That How You Play the Game Really Is More Important Than Whether You Win or LoseIf youre on the path to success, youd rather fail on your own terms than succeed on someone elses. Youd rather reach for your own future than have your future lie in someone elses hands. You feel its better to burn out than to fade away.Sure, you want to win. Youre driven to win. But, you want to change the rules, create your own playing field, and win the game you want to play- because winning a game when youre forced to play would still feel like losing.5. You Dont Need to Be Disciplined, Because You Cant Wait to Do All the Things That Bring You Closer to Achieving Your GoalsDiscipl ine often boils down to finding a way to do the things you need to do. Successful people cant wait to do the things they need to do. They have goals and dreams, and they know every task they complete takes them one step closer to achieving those things.Thats why people on the path to success can have fun performing even the most mundane tasks. When theres a clear line of sight between what you do and where you want to go, work is no longer just work. Work is exciting. Work is fulfilling.Work, when its meaningful and fulfilling, is living. And thats why...6. You Dont Want to Simply Gain a Skill and Then Live a RoutineSome people work to gain a skill or achieve a position so they can relax, comfortable in their abilities and knowledge. Theyve worked hard and theyre content. (Thats not a bad thing everyones perception of accomplishment should be different.)People on the path to success hate the contentment an acquired skill brings. They hate the comfort an achievement affords. They see acquired skills as a foundation for acquiring more skills. They see achievements as platforms for further achievement.In short, they pay their dues, and they want to pay more dues. They look at themselves in the mirror and think, OK, but what have you done for me lately?And then they go out and do more.7. Youre a Fan of Other Successful PeopleWorking for a large company is often a zero-sum game, because personal success usually comes at the expense of others. If you get promoted, someone else doesnt. If you get an opportunity, someone else doesnt.Thats why its really hard not to begrudge the success of others- its hard to be genuinely happy for a co-worker when youre disappointed.On the other hand, successful people love when others thrive. They know the pie is big enough for everyone. (Forget the current pie theyre out there trying to make new pies.)Successful people see the accomplishments of others as exciting and inspirational, and as validation that creativity and hard work do pay off.8. Youre Willing to Start a Movement of OneWe all like to belong, to feel were kindred spirits, and thats why some ideas quickly gain a following and why great ones can become movements.Joining a crowd is awesome. But every movement starts with one person who dares to stand up, alone, unprotected, and vulnerable, and be different- to say what others arent saying, to do what others arent doing, to take a chance and accept the consequences.What makes people on the path to success so willing to take that risk?9. You Think, Why Not Me?Regardless of the pursuit, success is difficult to achieve. Thats why we all fail sometimes. And when we do, its easy to decide events were outside our control. Its easy to feel depressed and wonder, Why dont I ever get the opportunities other people get? or Why arent my friends more supportive? or Why cant I catch a break?In short, its easy to think, Why me?Truly successful people ask a different question Why not me?Thats why an entrepreneur will open a restaurant in the same location where other restaurants have failed They didnt succeed, but why not me? Thats why entrepreneurs will start a software company with nothing but an idea They may have deeper pockets and a major market share, but why not me?People on the path to wealth dont assume others possess special talents or a gift from the gods. They see successful people and think, Thats awesome, and if she can do that, why not me?Good question Why not you?If you think about it, there is no real answer, because when youre truly willing not just to dream big but also to try incredibly hard, there are no reasons why you cant achieve it- at least no reasons that matter to you.More From Inc.Average People Are Productive, Successful People Are LearnersWhat the Most Successful People Do in the EveningHow Successful People Recover After Making a Mistake