Chapter 20Hang Out With Humility
At a seminar I presented recently I asked around a hundred business people what they considered to be an essential character trait for achieving success. They came up with over 20 different ones. Humility didn't make anyone's list.
Passion, drive, courage, determination, and vision all featured high on the list and I agree they're all key elements to success, but I think most people underestimate the crucial role humility can play.
Why's it such a big deal? You're about to find out.
Now let me clarify. I'm a big believer in backing yourself. I'm convinced a lack of self-belief can rob people of reaching their potential, but as I've got older and a little wiser I've also come to realize that a lack of humility ...
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