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Success is not such a straightforward concept to grasp. For some, it's about earning a good salary. For others, it's about starting a family; for somebody else, it might be about learning how to play an instrument really well, among many other options. Whatever success means to you, there are some traits that you might not instantly associate with someone who's on the path to becoming successful. Maybe your stubbornness, and even your anxiety, might not be that bad after all...
Curious? Browse through this gallery and find out if you have any of these traits.
For you there's no such thing as "your type" or your "dream job."
You just keep going, accepting that there are both positive and negative things in life. You keep trying; sometimes you fail, sometimes you succeed, and you're okay with that.
People might say you're a bit of a pain sometimes. But this is because you don't settle for what is given to you, and many people actually do. You have boundaries and standards, and that's okay.
If you ordered a carrot cake, why would you have to accept a slice of chocolate cake instead? Successful people know what they want and are unapologetic about it.
While the opposite is also needed in some circumstances, you should absolutely take yourself and your goals seriously.
Some people might not like that in you, but maybe they're just uncomfortable with your determination.
If everything was perfect, why would you want to change it? This is hardly your case, as you find yourself unsettled.
This a good thing. It makes you move, and look for a better, more comfortable, place in life.
Remember when you were a kid and wanted to be something? You still have the same kind of calling today, and that's a good thing. You keep following your passion even though you're not doing exactly what you idealized, just yet.
You have good self-awareness. You've already identified what is wrong with your life, and are on a journey to fix it.
Intuitively, you are aware of the things that you need to change, and that is a great way to set you up for success.
If you have a direction, then that's all you need to start your journey.
The "how" will come to you eventually as you work towards reaching your goal.
Even if at this precise moment you're not living to your fullest potential.
Having a strong sense of self is the basis for everything. If you don't know who you are, how can you know where you're going?
Maybe you do have a chip on your shoulder. Whatever it is, it's the driving force that makes you take action and become better.
Sometimes you might come across as a bit angry or even bitter, but that's your fuel, and the journey to success is well worth it.
You're happy to make sacrifices if and when needed, instead of pursuing something that will give you instant gratification.
You have no problem putting in the work and reaping the rewards later. An example includes staying in and doing the work that needs to be done, instead of going out and having fun.
It's not about giving 100% all the time. You need to rest to be able to perform at your best.
So you allow yourself to slack off occasionally, and always like to have "off time" to reset and recharge.
Not in a touchy-feely emotional kind of way. You simply care a lot. You think, and overthink things.
Good things can come out of your reflective nature, especially when it comes to creativity!
Especially when you're great at it. You just do it because you really enjoy it, and take pride in doing it well.
While you (and all of us) need some sort of validation, you don't need a ton of external validation for the work you excel at.
You put in the work every day, bit by bit, adding to your skill and slowly getting better and closer to what you want to achieve.
You keep practicing what you like to do and slowly become better at it. This is how people get really good at doing stuff!
This is normal if you take charge of your life. You don't rely on others to take care of your stuff.
Taking responsibility is a very mature way to face life and one that will help you be more resilient.
Sources: (Thought Catalog)
See also: Simple ways to boost your resilience
Signs someone will be successful in life
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Success is not such a straightforward concept to grasp. For some, it's about earning a good salary. For others, it's about starting a family; for somebody else, it might be about learning how to play an instrument really well, among many other options. Whatever success means to you, there are some traits that you might not instantly associate with someone who's on the path to becoming successful. Maybe your stubbornness, and even your anxiety, might not be that bad after all...
Curious? Browse through this gallery and find out if you have any of these traits.