We look up to powerful and successful people, but the ones that get the most respect are the rags to riches stories or those who started out like ordinary people and relied on their own wits to attain¹ success. Some of these people didn’t even realize how much potential they had, and they didn’t really care – they just worked hard, and kept working hard day in and day out.

我们尊敬强大的和成功的人,但那些最值得尊重是白手起家的故事或那些一开始就像普通人然后依靠自己的智慧来获得成功的人。其中一些人甚至没有意识到他们有多少潜力,他们也不在乎,他们只是努力工作,并保持天天努力工作。

So, how do we know if we have some of the traits that can make us highly successful in life? You might be showing some of these positive signs of potential future success but simply aren’t aware of them yet.

那么,我们如何知道我们的一些能使我们在生活中非常成功的特质呢?你可能会显示出一些积极的潜在未来，但是现在还没有意识到它们的成功迹象。

1.You are punctual and dependable

你是准时和可靠的

2.You aren’t afraid to express yourself

你不害怕表达自己

3.You don’t expect others to do things for you

你不指望别人为你做事

4.You keep your things well organized

你保持你的事情有条理的

5.You have a desire to improve

你有一个改善的愿望

6.You don’t feel awkward about asking for advice

你关于征求的建议不感觉尴尬的

7.You are assertive² and confident

你是坚定自信的

8.You see failure as a teaching tool and source of motivation

你把失败看作一个教学工具和动力的源泉

9.You can stay calm and logical during stressful situations

在有压力的情况下你可以保持冷静和合逻辑

10.You look out for your people

你留心你身边的人

If you are showing some of these signs, you might very well have a few dormant³ talents that will allow you to reach some of your biggest goals, if you can learn to harness their power. It will still take plenty of time and work, probably even some luck, but you definitely have an upper hand if you are already exhibiting some positive traits.

如果你表现出其中的一些征兆,你很可能有一些潜在的会让你达到你的一些最大的目标的天赋,如果你能学会利用它们的力量。它仍然会花大量的时间和工作,也许甚至需要一些运气,但是你肯定占上风如果你已经表现出一些积极的特质。