Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Master of Success?

Mastering means attaining a level of skill that goes beyond technique.  Whatever a master does, it is
effortless for the master.  They have become so familiar with the tools needed to achieve the level of
success anticipated that these tools have become a part of them.

There are several qualities that a master of success has.  These are attitudes and core values that these masters live by.  They don't have to try to be this way, it just comes natural.
They can also be described as "In the Zone".

A Master of Success is in full control of every aspect of their life.  They have a profound feeling of
satisfaction, timelessness, and well-being.  They are not easily distracted while working.  It's almost
as if time stops every time they start working on a new project.  For the master work is no longer work it's play.  After hours of patient practice, and countless feedback they have turned what used to be dull and dreadful into something that everyone desires.

Below I have made a list of the most important qualities that a Master of Success should possess.
However, these are not the only valuable qualities.  There are many more.  Continue reading to
discover if you have what it takes to be a Master of Success.


Key Qualities of a Master of Success

Inquisitive:
A Master of success is always curious.  They oftentimes are overly curious and can be referred to as
being nosy.  They question every aspect to generate the best possible outcome.

Competent:
When you master something you become competent in the area.  This is a required quality.  You
can not be a master without being competent.

A Generalist:
Masters of success are interested in everything around them.  They develop a broad base of knowledge in many fields of interest that can apply to their specialties.

Joyful:
The master of success finds joy in everything that they do.  They are generally labelled as a happy
individual.  Even when faced with a setback, a master of success focuses on the good and not the
bad.  This ensures that they don't loose their joy.

Energetic:
Do you have a little "Pep in your Step"?  A master of success has determination.  They are
enthusiastic, involved and persistent.  They are not one to wait around for someone else to do what
they could already do better.

Healthy:
A master of success knows the importance of maintaining their health.  They value their body and
take care of it.  They treat their bodies with respect and are careful to tend to all aspects of their
wellness.  The master of success keeps a close eye on their emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

Self Aware:
Are you willing to honestly evaluate yourself and your behaviors? The master of success has no
problem admitting when they are wrong.  They always tell the truth about their strengths and their
needed improvements.

Responsible:
Masters of success are willing to take responsibility for EVERYTHING in their lives.  They will
even own up for events that the average person would most likely blame on someone else.  This is a
quality that sets them apart.  It separates the men from the boys.

Courageous:
To a master of success fear is not a weakness.  They embrace their fears.  To the master, it is just as
easy to ask for help as it is to offer it to another.  They don't let fear stand in their way.

Creative:
The master of success is able to gather bits and pieces of knowledge from a variety of sources on a
wide range of subjects and then put it all together in a new way.  Their creativity allows them to
stand outside the box and take risks if they need to.

Optimistic:
A master of success sees a setback as temporary and isolated.  They know that in the end they always have the choice as to how to respond to any problems they are faced with.  For them, their cup is always half full instead of half empty.

Spontaneous:
The master of success is truly in the here and now.  They are able to respond to the moment in fresh, surprising, and unplanned ways.

Hungry:
Masters of success have a natural appetite for knowledge.  They crave learning.  It's what they live for.

Self Directed:
For the master of success, their desire for knowledge comes from within.  They don't need motivation from others.  They set their own goals and follow through until they achieve them.

Intuitive:
The master of success has an inner sense that cannot be explained by logic alone.  They have no problem trusting their gut instincts.

Caring:
A master of success cares about knowledge and has a passion for ideas.  They care about people and actually appreciate learning from others.  They thrive on teams and flourish in a community that values win-win outcomes, cooperation and love.

Able to Focus Attention:
This is very important for a master of success.  Without the ability to focus your attention there is no chance for success.  The most common mistake an unsuccessful person makes is getting distracted.  Distractions keep you from achieving your goals.

Able to Organize and Sort:
A master of success has the guts to create big goals along with the precision to plan carefully in order to achieve them.  They have a rare ability to sift through ideas and discover what works and what doesn't and organize a strategy to get what they want.

Able to Suspend Judgement:
The master of success does not let judgement stand in the way of learning.  They always have their opinions but they also know when to let go of them.

Willing to Change:
Masters of success always welcome and embrace new ideas and strategies for success.  If they were not willing to change they would still be the same way they were when their journey to success began.

Willing to Take Risks:
Change requires a person to take risks.  A master of success always welcomes the risk of a challenge.  Without risks there would be no change.  Without change there would be no success.

Willing to Participate:
A master of success will never be seen on the sidelines.  They are team players that can be counted on when they commit to something.  A master of success will always follow through.

Willing to Accept Paradox:
To understand this quality we must understand the meaning of the word paradox.  Paradox originates from the Greek words, Para(beyond) and Doxen(opinion).  A paradox is something that is beyond opinions.  It may be something that seems contradictory or absurd, but it actually has meaning.

Willing to be Uncomfortable:
The master of success can endure personal hardships and have the ability to look at unpleasant things with detachment.  They can be in tight spots without letting it get to them.  They work well under pressure.

Willing to Laugh:
A master of success can laugh at any given moment.  The best part is they can even laugh at themselves.

Willing to Work:
Once a master of success in inspired they will follow through with blood, sweat, and tears.  Genius and creativity are results of persistence and work.

Tech Savvy:
Masters of success define technology as any tool used to achieve a human purpose.  They are never overwhelmed with unfamiliar technologies.  Most importantly, they know when and how to go "offline" and fully engage with their personal community of friends, family, colleagues, etc....

Do you possess some of these qualities?  Have you discovered that there are some areas you would like to work on?  Read this list of qualities again and put a "x" by the qualities that you already have and a "*" by the ones that you need to invest more time into.  Set a goal to work towards attaining those qualities that you lack and stick to it.  Be sure to continually observe your progress in order to find out what works for you and what doesn't work for you.  Something may work for this person but doesn't work for you.  That is the beauty of mastering your success.  It is yours and the tools you used are unique to you.  I hope that this helps you to become the master of success you have always had the dreams of being.