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20 Traits of Remarkability

  Being remarkable is what will differentiate you in the marketplace as an individual—especially with the relentless turbulence bound to disrupt it. Not every successful person masters all of these traits, but a deliberate awareness of them accelerates their development in each of us. Being remarkable means creating a unique selling proposition for yourself. BMW famously owns “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” The question is: what do you own? Define what you and your personal brand stand for, then take daily action that enhances and projects it. That’s why success is deeply personal—it doesn’t depend on what others think of you. Define what success means to you, move toward that definition every day, and you are successful—regardless of what anyone thinks or says. Here are the 20 traits observed across sports, business, and the arts that enable leaders to become truly remarkable. Discipline - Without self-discipline, nothing else on this list matters. Motivation gets you started; di...

Success is yours

  Before you can pursue success, you must define it. This is the essential first step on the journey. For some people, success means a particular title, a specific income, or public recognition. For others, it means living life on their own terms and doing work they love. The only definition that matters is the one you create for yourself. Here is mine: "Success to me is reaching my maximum potential, doing my best at work, earning the most money aligned to my capability, and living a life of total passion and integrity. I also want to spread a positive message of optimism, inspire others, and lead by example. My mission is to maximise my potential and help others maximise theirs." I encourage you to write your own definition. Clarity about what success means to you removes confusion and focuses your energy. We are all capable of more once we know exactly what we are aiming for. There are ten fundamentals that consistently appear in the lives of people who achieve lasting suc...