In this post I want to cover the 10 Traits of Successful People. There are clearly traits that successful people have that contribute to their success in life personally and professionally. I would like to give you some insight into my top 10 traits. Take a look at your life to see if you have some or all of these traits yourself. As someone new to sales you can implement some or all of these and create a successful career. Here are my top 10 traits of successful people.

Successful Trait #1 – Obsession

Successful people are obsessed with what they do. They don’t do anything half way, it’s always all the way, all in. In order to be successful at massive levels you have to give all of yourself and be obsessed with your life. Whether it’s family, career, or community the successful are obsessed with success in all areas of their life. This allows them to go to another level that the average person just never gets to. Be Obsessed!

Successful Trait #2 – A Great Attitude 

You know that a good attitude is an important quality to have in order to be successful. But the most successful around you don’t have a good attitude, they have a Great Attitude. They have a great attitude because they know it’s the only way to approach every are of life. Successful people know that sometimes the difference between getting the deal, meeting the right person, having an impact on someone or anything else could just simply come down to attitude. Have a great attitude!

Successful Trait #3 – Setting Massive Goals

Successful people are goal setters for sure. However, the most successful among us don’t just set goals they set massive goals. They set goals so big they are slightly out of reach at the moment but these goals push them to reach their potential. They write their goals down every day and review them so they stay motivated and remember what they are working so hard for.

Successful Trait #4 – Taking Responsibility 

You will never see a massively successful person pass the buck. They take responsibility for everything in their lives. Nothing happens to them, they make things happen. When you can get yourself to a point where you take responsibility for all that happens to you, good and bad, you will have reached a new level of success.

Successful Trait #5 – Reading 

The average American reads about one book a year. The most successful people in this world read an average of a book a week. Readers are leaders, they are more successful, more knowledgeable, and more creative. Reading is without a doubt one of the fastest ways to become more successful. A book changed my life and my career in sales. Read more here on that!

Successful Trait #6 – Showing Up Early And Staying Late 

This is something that truly separates the massively successful from the average person. The top people in any company or organization are usually willing to be the first one through the door in the morning and often times the last one to leave. They are not clock watchers waiting for the day to end. They are dedicated, determined, and it shows in their work ethic!

Successful Trait #7  – Doing More Than You’re Paid To Do 

The most successful people around us don’t worry about whether or not they are doing more than the job description calls for. They are the one’s willing to do more than they are paid for so eventually they are paid more for what they do. They become more valuable to their organization this way as well.

Successful Trait #8 –  Training Regularly  

Anyone who has achieved massive amounts of success in their lives knows you never know it all. Also, they know that you have to keep the saw sharp. Successful people train, daily. This keeps their skills sharp and gives them opportunity to learn something new.

Successful Trait #9 – Hunger

Like the great motivational speaker Les Brown made famous, “You gotta be hungry!” It’s true, and all successful people are hungry. They are hungry for their opportunity. They have a fire in their belly that roars and fuels their daily efforts. Stay hungry!

Successful Trait #10 –  Giving Back

Finally, one of the best traits of a truly successful person is they give back. They give because they know giving is the best way to success in every area of life. Making a difference in lives of others through giving of your time, talents, services is not only personally rewarding, but it leads to more success in your life. Be a giver and you’ll have great success.

So, there are my 10 Traits of Successful People. What do you think of my list? Agree or disagree with any? Would you like to see something added to this list? I would love to hear your opinion in the comments below.