Test yourself on the five factor model here: https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test 7 Lessons to adapt a stoic mindset (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1zyVGooNME Website: https://primedlifestyle.com/ Instagram: Primed There are certain traits that are more desirable than others when it comes to how well one succeeds in the business world and this is heavily backed up by studies. So without further wasting your time with a lengthy intro, let’s get into the traits that predicts success according to psychology. 1. Conscientiousness So the first trait is conscientiousness and it’s a pretty broad term but it’s arguably the single biggest trait that predicts success and a staggering amount of research backs this up. It can be described as the way in which people control impulses and the ability to delay gratification rather than giving in to immediate rewards that often produce undesirable long-term consequences. 2. Agreeableness The second trait is agreeableness or in this case non-agreeableness. Being agreeable is not necessarily an undesirable trait to have as you’ll get along greater with more people, however it won’t serve you well when it comes to advancing in your career. I’m only referencing what research say about the traits predict success, and being too agreeable negatively predicts success. 3. Neuroticism (High negative emotion) The next trait is Neuroticism, or the tendency to experience high negative emotions. People that score high on the scale of neuroticism tend to react emotionally to events or situations that would not really affect people who score low on this scale. They see ordinary situations as potentially harmful and threatening and the problem with high levels of neuroticism is that it diminishes a person’s ability to think rationally and clearly in order to make better decisions and cope with stress. 4. Openness So Openness, or openness to experience is a trait that measures creativity, curiosity, eagerness to learn new things which obviously is a great trait to have. On the other side of the scale if you score low on openness, you’re most likely more reluctant to change, resist new ideas and are not very imaginative which isn’t a very desirable trait to have in the world of business. 5. Extraversion The last trait in the five factor model is extraversion and scoring high on this scale strongly predicts one to become an effective leader. Dominance and sociability are the most important attributes for that, however with that being said there are many great leaders who are not naturally extroverted. And for that matter there are also extroverted leaders that are horrible because they lack in other areas. Jordan Peterson interview with Cathy Newman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjxSThD54 References: https://www.businessinsider.com/conscientiousness-predicts-success-2014-4?r=US&IR=T&IR=T https://www.verywellmind.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422 http://www.psychometric-success.com/personality-tests/personality-tests-big-5-aspects.htm https://www.businessinsider.com/big-five-personality-traits-predict-leadership-2016-12?r=US&IR=T&IR=T Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400054 Artist: http://incompetech.com/