August 6, 2012

The Successful Academic

People who get things done and accomplish their goals often share these traits:

n ResilienceThe ability to recover from setbacks and cope effectively with stress

n GritPerseverance and passion for challenging long-term goals

n ConscientiousnessA tendency to be orderly, self-controlled, industrious, responsible, and willing to delay gratification

n CreativityThe willingness to break with