To help
unlock the secrets of successful people, the following seven qualities are ones
you should try to do quietly.
1.
They Network
One thing truly successful people do
quietly is network. In the professional world, networking is a balance between
corporate interests and personal relationships. This means that overwhelming
your new connections with business concerns can easily work against you. Not
only that, but advertising far and wide your intentions to network could lead
to new connections catching wind of your business strategy. This often makes
people feel as if the have bee used and will impede your ability to form
meaningful connections.
2.
They Start New
Projects
Successful people also start new
projects with humility. Whether a new undertaking is at home or
work, if your project is ultimately shelved, postponed, or changed,
advertising your new undertakings too early could make you look foolish. That
and bragging too much about new opportunities can be a tempting setting in
which to lampoon your current or old positions. Don’t forget that mocking your
previous positions is nothing more than ego run amok. Nearly everyone starts off small,
and making fun of this will likely alienate those beneath your position.
Additionally, being too open about
fresh projects could give competitors inside information and allow them to
offer competing products or services that are better than yours.
3.
They Deal With
Challenges
Other things successful people do
modestly is conquer challenges. Much like being too open about upcoming
projects, giving away too much information about the challenges you’re
currently facing might give competitors an extra edge. Not only that,
challenges and assignments tend to look more intimidating while you are dealing
with them; and seeming too stressed out or swamped could make you
appear less capable, especially if your boss, or future employers, are
considering you for a project. If you complain widely regarding feeling
overwhelmed, you may miss out on a new opportunity or promotion.
4.
They Incubate
Ideas
Successful people also know to
consider ideas quietly. Even if an idea you have leads to a successful project
or venture, it usually takes time to refine a concept before it makes any
sense. In addition, competitors are happy to steal ideas from others, so it’s
better to quietly sit on a plan until you’re putting it into
practice.
5.
They Interact
Socially with Humility
Much like networking, interacting
socially is something successful people do quietly. Flaunting accomplishments
and opportunities is off putting and abrasive. Additionally, nobody appreciates
it when somebody habitually drops names. Basically, treat everyone you interact
with as equals and value and foster humility.
6.
They Manage
Employees Ethically
Another way successful people become
and stay successful is by managing any employees under them privately and with
respect. Employees always prefer when their superiors communicate with them in
private. This way you avoid potentially embarrassing someone in front of others
and preserve a professional atmosphere.
7. They Invest
Finally,
something potential successful people do quietly is invest. Whether you are
investing in real estate or stocks, giving away all your personal details can
come off as crass if the people you’re sharing this with are not as financially
secure. Additionally, giving away too much information about your investments
is another way to give competitors information they can use to further their
pursuits.
