To wonder what ingredient succesful people have?

[malificent7]

I mean is it talent, drive, ambition, good luck, timing etc or all of the above?
There are so many talented people out there who really deserve fame and fortune then someone like me who eorks hard but barely scrapes by and dosn't excel in anything.
When I look at the honours list I am in awe...from Lewis Hamilton to an Occupational Therapist who has made innovations in her field...all exceptional people.

Depends how you define successful. A stellar career, loads of money, a happy family life? I truly believe that no-one has it all - most of us just try to make the best deal of the hand we're dealt.

Maybe a mixture of hard work and luck?

They are in the right place at the right time and have the inclination and drive to use the opportunity to use their talent.

The ones I’m sure would help me but I lack, is discipline and drive.

I think it depends how you define success.

Just having a family who love you would be success to some. Others need money or recognition, all of the above.

I don't think there's a single special ingredient with most to be honest, sometimes it just comes down to luck. Even if that luck was simply being born in the right country.

Tahini I reckon

I think it’s in the genes, naturally driven and ambitious.

It's not "hard work" itself. All successful peopel around me worked hard, but smart hard. Keep getting better, keep learning and using that information. And if someone criticises them, then think whether there is some merit in it or not, not just forget about it thinking "jealous". They also take advice or at least consider it.

2 are like proper dickheads though 😂

@SunshineLollipopsRainbow

Tahini I reckon

I know someone with middle eastern food joint so maybe it is the Tahini😂

Persistence and courage to keep going when things go wrong. Also a bit of Vision for what they what their life to be like / who they want to be / how they want to live

Luck.

They are in the right place at the right time

For some, definitely. But I think that’s harsh on everyone.

I do think it’s tenacity for some people. A will to find something that works and keep trying relentlessly, regardless of setbacks.

Persistence and determination. Not afraid of making mistakes. Making the most of opportunities. Not letting failure hold them back.

Courage to take risks. Confidence in themselves.

It’s a mixture of many things. Some are born in to successful life styles, some are incredibly intelligent and set the world ablaze.

For me, I was prepared to take risks.

My best friend is very intelligent and earns good money, went through Uni. But her family life and obligations means she is skint all the time.

I was kicked out of school at 15, was suspected of having dyslexia.

We were both offered a business opportunity at the same time. She wasnt prepared to throw her chips in and go for it. I was. Now I own a very successful business and have two kids at private school.

For me, for my upbringing and background that’s successful.

It could have all gone terribly wrong but I was willing to take the risk.

I think the majority will be focussed, tenacious, willing to take (measured?) risks and a little selfish to keep going at the cost of other things. Sometimes a bit of who you know rather than what you know will be thrown in. Sometimes nepotism too.

Energy.

shrodingersimmigrant I couldn’t agree more ( with both of your posts) 😀

Resilience. What ever type of success you talk about, financial, emotional or social, the ability to put setbacks or failures behind you and try again is key.

Good mental health
Positive
Energetic
Optimistic
Extrovert

@Lemonpiano

Luck.

I had a boss who always used to say 'the harder I work, the luckier I get'.

Be bold.

Opportunity knocks, it doesn't bang the door down.

I grant my success to sheer will and focus.

Example: I'm a European process manager. Compliance related. I started as a UK resource but convinced the EU directors we need somebody at Regional level. I got the job.

After a year, I managed to convince the corporate EVPs that we need somebody at a global level to deliver the same level of compliance globally. Told them the best person for the job was me. I now have the job.

Make the right noises to the right people and don't be afraid to leverage your skill. Or be "cheeky" as it's otherwise known and be prepared to let them know how much you're actually worth.

A good upbringing. And I don't mean money.

Hard work and ambition.

I have the job I want, doing the actual work I want to be doing, being paid an amount I believe to be fair and commensurate with my role.

I believe it's because I worked like an absolute bastard in my 20's and 30's... 16 hour days, poured everything I could into being really fucking good.

Now in my early 40's - I never keep still, I'm never happy with the status quo, always looking for more.

I'm never comfortable just doing what I'm doing, always operating on the very edge of my ability.

A good mate is on the honours list, this year. Nine year's ago, at a dinner, i was bored at the end of the table and asked him what made him so successful. His father was a factory worker, his mother an alcoholic, and he said that his granparents raised him and he just wanted to be better than his parents. He never got a degree and about eight years ago was seriously side lined, much to the merriment of neighbours and friends. But, he kept his head down and just carried on doing what he could in his new role. Tenacity. And it has been rewarded in a massive, validating way. I am proud to know him.