In Achieving Sustained Success, Character Traits Play A Crucial Role
                     In Achieving Sustained Success, 
Character Traits Play A Crucial Role
Chaitanya Kumari
Writes informational articles on common ethics, 
64 kala , chausat kala , hindu dharma, duties 
common to all along with others on finance, health 
and cultivating wisdom.
It is comparatively easier to attain success than sustain it for a long time. There 
have been several historical examples in which people had become successful in 
one shot, but then got lost in oblivion.
Maintaining a successful position requires strong character traits besides 
knowledge and skills. These traits are important and matter a lot in fuelling long-
term achievement and building resilience and trust and are not necessarily 
connected to being a good person.
The Character Traits Playing a Crucial Role
The character traits we mentioned in the last paragraph include:
Honesty & Integrity- Honesty and integrity go a long way in sustaining success. 
Building trust is indispensable to the success of any business, and people who 
practice fairness in deals, keep promises and act according to principles earn the 
trust of their clients, colleagues, partners, and so on.
Strong Ethics – A strong work ethic is another trait that brings and also sustains 
success. Someone willing to put in the effort tirelessly, dedicatedly, and 
committedly always remains at the top. Proactive people are those who are 
always willing to go the extra mile. Hence, these people manage time efficiently, 
and with their dedication usually end up at the top level.
Resilience – Just like a strong work ethic, resilience also matters a lot in the path 
to success. The road to success is barely smooth. Challenges will be there in 
every step. There are setbacks, moments of doubt, and challenges that can be 
overcome with sheer perseverance. The capability of bouncing back from a 
failure sets you apart from a permanent failure and a successful person.
Positive Attitude – Someone with a positive attitude who views every challenge 
as an opportunity will grow. Someone who believes in constantly learning and 
adapting to the current times will grow. Being able to adapt to new environments 
and situations ensures sustained success.
Humility – Often we see that people rising become dominant, overbearing, and 
obnoxious. For these people, success does not last long. Success lasts longer for 
those who embrace humility in actions and words. Being aware of one’s 
weaknesses and strengths makes one humble, and humility helps maintain 
prosperous relationships.
Accountability – Considering yourself accountable makes a big difference and 
goes a long way in achieving success. Failure and success are like the two sides 
of one coin. Taking up responsibility for both will ensure success, especially 
when you have faced a failure. Accepting failure and learning from the mistakes 
contributes to sustaining your success.
Emotional Intelligence – This trait has been undermined by the world for a long 
time, thus causing an impediment to achieving true success. An individual with 
high emotional intelligence can gauge the prevalent emotions in a room full of 
people and can manage everybody’s emotions. Their empathy makes them build 
strong relationships and curb conflicts.
Success is the result of the character traits and actions of an individual. 
Cultivating the right traits can give meaning to your success, which can be 
enriching, sustainable, and fulfilling.
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