Experts now believe that, there’s only one definitive predictor of success: "Mental toughness".
Mental toughness takes a long time to develop.
Being mentally tough means, having zero time for excuses, and self-pity.
Do you think you have it? Let’s find out: Whether you’re mentally stronger than average or not .
1. You balance emotions with logic.
Mentally strong people understand, how their emotions can influence their thinking. In an effort to make the best decisions possible, you balance your emotions with logic. Emotions play a vital role in making the best decisions when mixed with a strong dose of logic.
2. You acknowledge your weakness.
You don’t believe you are invincible to failure, you just don’t let, your weaknesses stop you from trying. While other people make excuses for the things they can’t do, you make ways to go around them.
3. You bounce back from failure easily.
Mentally strong people don't view failure, as end of the road. Instead, you use your failed attempts as opportunities to gain knowledge, that will increase your chances of success, in the future.
4. You know when to walk away.
You don’t give up unless there’s a very good reason to. Being mentally strong also means, recognizing when it’s time to walk away. But to a mentally strong person, recognizing your limitations is, something you have no trouble realizing.
5. You focus on “intrinsic motivations”.
Intrinsic motivations are internal motives, that come from within you. Instead of focusing on external rewards like money, fame, etc, you are motivated internally, to do things for your own goal. That includes "doing better", "being better" and "pushing yourself to be stronger". These things in themselves are your reward. know that "real success" comes from within.
6. You feel confident in your ability, to adapt to change.
Change is one thing in life, that you can’t stop from happening. You know it’s uncomfortable, sometimes even painful, but you "know" it is necessary, if you want to succeed. you focus your energy on adapting to change, rather than resisting it."
7. You genuinely celebrate other people's success.
Mentally strong people cooperate - rather than compete - with those around them. You know that there are more things to learn, to improve, and to discover. But you also balance it out, with a heavy dose of self-acceptance.
8. You engage in active problem solving.
"Mentally strong people don't stay on the problem - instead, they create solutions."
9. You're open to learning, more from all that surrounds you.
"You are constantly learning from their circumstances, and the people you encounter every day."
10. You understand that life is a “circle”.
Mentally strong have a deep understanding that, life isn’t and couldn’t, ever be a continuous state of happiness.
You know that there are "highs and lows in life". And happiness is just a state of being, not a permanent emotion.
In fact, mentally strong people expect difficulty,
You’re mentally stronger than average. You know that, "challenges and suffering" is a part of life. Not only that, but you believe that you are the reasons, why your "will power" is strong.
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