Why being smart and talented isn’t enough to be successful

Yet another example of why mindset, attitude and perseverance are more important than “smarts”

Why being smart and talented isn’t enough to be successful
from http://uk.businessinsider.com/dale-carnegie-on-attitude-and-success-2016-1

Quick: Think of the most successful person you know.

Now think of a few words that best describe that person.

What comes to mind? Smart? Organized? Confident? Disciplined? Inspiring?

If you’re like most people, you probably focused largely on qualities like the last three — in other words, qualities that have more to do with the person’s attitude than their knowledge or skills. Others include driven, hardworking, fearless, humble, influential, and compassionate.

This exercise was one of several that opened a preview session of the Dale Carnegie “Skills for Success” course in New York City. The course is one of a number of Dale Carnegie Training programs offered throughout the world, each one based on the work of Dale Carnegie, author of the bestselling book “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”

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