Discipline

I see discipline as an obsession. Do you obsess over your goals? Do you quantify and qualify everything?

Courage

Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. It’s about having strength in the face of pain or grief.

Doubt

Everyone has doubts about themselves, about the things they’re doing. Doubt, when “used” properly, can lead to making better, more informed decisions.

Criticism

Not everyone will agree with what you are doing. There will come a point where people will criticize your work, your beliefs, etc.

Personal Failures

Outside of our productive activities, we’re all people. We have “a life”. As we reach a higher level of “success”, more personal failures will occur; broken relationships, staying healthy, staying motivated, etc.

Adversity

We all face events that are outside of our control. Some people say they’ve got bad luck, or even go so far as to say they’re cursed. Successful people recognize that some things are out of their control, but still prepare for the eventuality that said misfortune could happen.

Rejections

No. No. No! To become successful, you’ll get rejected many many times. Tim Ferriss reached out to over 18 publishers for The Four-Hour Workweek. They all said no. The 19th said yes. You will get many “no” until you get the “yes” you’re seeking. Be persistent.

Sacrifices

Every successful person makes sacrifices — Money, relationships, time, etc. It is those who dare sacrifice what they cherish most that will reap the fruit of their labour.