Do you believe that authentic people enjoy more success in life?
Everyone wants to succeed in life. It’s normal to want to achieve things in life. The question is, how do you go about it? And is having goals enough or are there personality traits we need to get us where we want to go?
Many say we just need grit and determination. Confidence is always high on the list along with a creative spark. The one thing I see that makes people more successful in life is authenticity.
- Being authentic means, you stay true to yourself. By extension, you remain true to your goals as well. Authenticity makes it easier to choose your next steps, as everything you do will reflect your values and where you want to go. This makes decision making easy and simple. Confident decision making is needed to be successful in life.
- If you’re authentic, people who aren’t as open or truthful in their own lives will tend to shy away from you. Even when they don’t, your inherent honesty is going to make it easier for you to spot people who aren’t as authentic as you are and thus protect yourself from less favourable influences or people that may take advantage of you.
- When you’re authentic, people know they can trust you; they want to be around you. Looking for people to work with on a project? You’ll have plenty of volunteers. Even in social situations, you’re going to find yourself at the center of attention more often. You’ll make real connections with people who are interested in helping you on the road to success.
- Being authentic means you won’t waste time lying to yourself or others. If you’re stuck or don’t know what to do next, you’re more likely to look for solutions and find them, leading to more successful outcomes.
- How many times has your gut tried to tell you something is wrong and you’ve ignored it? Authentic people tend to pay more attention to gut signals and feelings. When it comes to making other decisions, authenticity will guide you to do what you really want to do, over what you ‘should’ do. Listen to your intuition, and you’ll find you have fewer regrets and more achievements.
- Reputation matters. It is perhaps the most significant point in achieving success. If people see you as being ‘real,’ they’re more likely to support you. If they believe you have integrity, they will confidently recommend your services to others. Success comes with ease from here.
In one study, researchers found that people who scored higher on a measure of authentic living reported greater happiness, more positive emotions and higher self-esteem than people who reported being less authentic. More authentic people also reported having better relationships with others and more personal growth. More authentic people were found to be happier with their lives and have higher self-esteem.
Watch this video where I explain more https://youtu.be/o3U86VD3duM
