What does it take to succeed? What are the secrets of the most successful people? Judging by the popularity of magazines such as Success, Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur, there is no shortage of interest in these questions. There is a deep underlying assumption, however, that we can learn from them because it’s their personal characteristics–such as talent, skill, mental toughness, hard work, tenacity, optimism, growth mindset, and emotional intelligence– that got them where they are today. This assumption doesn’t only underlie success magazines, but also how we distribute resources in society, from work opportunities to fame to government grants to public policy decisions. We tend to give out resources to those who have a past history of success, and tend to ignore those who have been unsuccessful, assuming that the most successful are also the most competent.
More here – Scientific American
I adored this research CT. In short, when you become an expert opportunity will present themselves because you’ll know what to look for and you’ll be ready to pounce. If, however, you are not prepared when an opportunity comes your way then the opportunity passes you by.
I think this would be a good basis for a http://www.talkingtrading.com.au episode. I might have to see if Michael Yardney would like a chat about this. I’m pretty sure he would.
This was very interesting indeed. I look forward to the future research taking into account the development time with the Italian researchers.
I wonder if Ohid Yaqub understood the irony of the study he was undertaking for the EU?