For her Psychology master’s degree, the author researched what makes extremely successful people different from the average population

 The Code To Success

 

The participants of the study were of different genders, economic backgrounds, races, religions, and nationalities. Each had a unique personality and distinct motivations. Yet among their differences, striking similarities emerged, which set these individuals apart.

 

Key Findings

  • 1. Childhood Controversy

    The participants acknowledged that it was adversity that moulded them into the persons they became, and potentially guided them in their professional choices, leading to their ultimate business success.

  • 2. Self-Awareness

    2. Self-Awareness

    The individuals all possessed high levels of self-awareness, which enabled them to accurately assess their own strengths and weaknesses. This enabled them to surround themselves with the right team. They all recognise that without their employee’s support, they could have never achieved the levels of success they desired.

  • Dealing with Adversity

    3. Dealing with Adversity

    None of the participants considered adversity as a real setback; they all chose to view it rather as a challenge that needed to be solved. Some of them also saw it as a source of motivation and an excellent opportunity to learn.

  • 4. Humility

    4. Humility

    All the participants of this study were elite business people, who were extremely successful in their respective fields. However, while they were aware of what they have achieved, they treated it almost as a piece of factual information and were modest in relation to their accomplishments.

5. Growth Mindset

All the participants of the study possessed a growth mindset - they believe in further developing themselves through a combination of hard work, strategy, and constructive feedback.