We aim to be high achievers and it can be rewarding once you
arrive. However, many smart, ambitious
professionals are not satisfied once they climb up the ladder.
Why? Because the very
traits that propel you up the ladder of success, are also behaviours that can
get in your way as you climb and once you arrive.
They are double-edged traits of high-achievers:
1. Guilt
- Guilt often motivates achievers to produce more and more, yet this very trait
does not allow them to enjoy their achievements. They come to believe that no matter how much
they accomplish they still must do more.
They feel they aren't doing enough, no matter how high the praise or
accolades or awards.
Set
realistic goals and learn the joy of a job well done!
2. Drive
- High-achievers can get completely caught up in the tasks they're focused upon. The focus can be so sharp they fail to be
transparent with colleagues and are reluctant to help others along on the
journey.
Collaboration
is best...it's better to share than be alone.
3. Needing
Positive Feedback - High-achievers truly care about
what others think. They can be obsessed
about other's opinions and need them to be positive and appreciative. They hate criticism and can over react.
Be
sure you take any opportunity to learn from constructive criticism. Never let someone's counter opinion or idea
put you off your game.
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