In a world where character and integrity becomes rarer when we find someone who embodies such scarce elements we admire and respect them. What is scarce is revered and valued. That is why highly respected people are successful in maintaining certain values and inspiring others around them. However it is important to know that like a monumental structure these habits that shape highly respected people are not cultivated overnight but with consistency and perseverance. Here are 10 habits of highly respected people.
1. They are accessible
They are reachable, approachable and are willing to connect. They do not build gigantic walls around themselves rather they build bridges to connect with others and to forge relationships.
2. They are grateful
They are not too caught up in their lives or their activities to say thank you or send an appreciative note. Highly respected are grateful to the efforts or good gestures of others. They are not caught up in their world or in their personal image not to brighten another person’s day by saying “thank you.”
3. They are passionate
They follow their hearts rather than the opinion of others. They are excited about what they do not to fall for the misconceptions or conventional opinions of the people around them. Rather than being victims of the world around them, they are passionate enough to inspire and influence the passions and creativity of others.
4. They are courteous
They understand that they do not need to ask or request for respect. They understand that they have to earn it. Thus they reach out to everyone they can with a respectful approach. They do not single anyone out or offer preferential treatment to some over others. Rather they are willing to acknowledge everyone they meet.
5. They are tactical when they respond to criticism
They don’t respond impulsively or rashly to every comment or criticism fired at them. They understand that to attain the higher ground they do not have take the bait and go toe-to-toe with everyone who throws a punch at them. Thus they are tactful at how they respond to criticism or the naysayers, sometimes not even responding at all could show how matured they are.
6. They practice what they preach
They do not say one thing or do another. They make sure their lives reflect what they preach and inspire others through their actions rather than words. They know that talk is cheap and rather than crumble to one scandalous act or another they preserve their reputation and character.
7. They are consistent
They do not just win and earn their respect through a singular act. Rather they keep on striving to get better. They are consistent and continue to strive to meet higher goals. Whether it is in entering a new field or challenging themselves to a different endeavor within their field, they make sure they push themselves to greater heights.
8. They are willing to make sacrifices
They are not bigger than themselves or have a magnified image of who they are. They want to do something positive to their environment and this may mean wearing the hat of responsibility and taking charge when every other person steps back. Thus they are courageous and never act cowardly.
9. They focus on solutions rather than problems
They are constantly in search for answers on how to better themselves and those who are around. Rather than pointing fingers or playing the victim, they know that it is up to them to make their environment better.
10. They are disciplined
When they have to take a particular channel; they also understand that committing themselves to anything means that they have to wait for rewards. They wouldn’t want to take illegal or shorter routes to their destination. Rather they would go for the one that doesn’t tolerate mediocrity but excellence.
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