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How To Be A High Achiever Without Being A Jerk
I have met a lot of jerks during my time in finance. All high achievers.
But i cannot discredit a whole field based on my sole experiences. I have also been inspired by successful bosses, mostly because of their emotional intelligence.
A focused mind
High achievers have tunnel vision, meaning they set their sight on a goal and strive in that direction.
They do not get distracted by shiny object syndrome as they have defined their mission in life or for that time block.
There are going to be millions of things coming your way on a daily basis. Most of it is noise.
To be able to quieten the outside noise and apply single-minded focus is extremely hard if you do not have a purpose.
It is one thing to be driven, it builds the foundation of your mission but it is not enough.
You can be a very driven person but without direction it is a waste of energy. It is like a car with a powerful engine going nowhere.
