The Midas Touch

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be successful at whatever they do? It seems as if everything they touch turns to gold. What do they do differently from others? Here are a few things I have observed that successful people do.

They are goal driven

Successful people make goals, and they form a plan of how to complete those goals. They revisit the goals regularly and tweak them to continually improve and move forward.

They don’t make excuses

When a successful person wants to try something you never hear them telling you all the reasons why their dream won’t work. Instead of excuses you hear the excitement and brainstorming as they figure out how to make it work. They think I can while others think I cannot.

They work hard

Successful people are willing to work for what they want. They know that the things that mean the most in life are usually those things that don’t come easily to us. If something is too easy to obtain we won’t value it as much because there wasn’t a journey and a story to obtain it.

They bring something unique to the table

Successful people can usually put a unique spin on something to make it new and interesting. They can take something we love and move it to the next level.

They meet a need

Successful people are thinkers, and they see the needs around us. They also are problem solvers who enjoy filling the needs they see.

They are relatable

We connect best with people with whom we can relate or admire. We want to support the people who know what we are going through, or who are living the lives we would like to live.

They are resilient and flexible

When a successful person reaches a roadblock, he finds a way to bust through it or go around it. He also is not hesitant t ask for help to move it.

They see the possibilities

They can see possibilities where others see the impossible. They say, “Why not?” when others say it cannot be done. They are willing to take a risk and try.

They learn from others

Successful people know that everyone has something to teach us. They keep their eyes and ears and minds open to new ideas, and positive ways to do things.

Pick a few successful people you know and observe them. What traits do you notice? Can you be as successful? Decide what it is you would like to do and get started.