Habits Of Highly Effective People

From childhood i have always been in awe of highly successful people in any field of life and have always wondered what is that differentiates these people from the others who remain average throughout their life.

Is it just about being at the right place at the right time?is it all inborn?what is it that makes such people turn every adversity into an opportunity. i have been lucky to have closely observe my own brother who is a grad from FMS and i have tried to observe what is that the 2 years have taught him.I was amazed as to much changes there were in him. well i haven't read the 7 habits of highly effective people book as i don't believe in them.But i am sure life teaches us more than books and if we can consciously inculcate even a fraction of its learnings into our day-day life-we can never fail.

I would start with what i have observed:

Passion which drives u to achieve heights in your field and hence is absolutely most most most necessary

A very clear Vision-know what u wanna do in life-the bigger picture

Very strong common sense and understanding of people and situations-and when to react how.

Core beliefs,principles and Values - u live by

Smart Hard work-nothing comes without it-there is no shortcut

A Lender and not a borrower-never give ur problems to others - do something for others if u can rather.

Commitment to excellence-whatever u do-do it like there is no tomorrow

Humility - A man is like a fraction whose numerator is what he is and denominator is what he thinks he is-the higher the denominator the lower the fraction

Positive attitude-down but never out - impossible is nothing Face problems head on--- if one faces problems and address them-it will be easier in the long run.

Self Honesty and Respect for each and every thing in life.

Balanced life-health money spirit mind

So guys please pitch in and lets discuss whats that element which make average people over perform !