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| - Each great person had unique combinations of these. (Each also had qualities that were the opposite of these) Please offer your comments by clicking the Discussion tab above.
* Caught the emerging social wave
* Worked hard on endeavor
* Had extraordinary energy, vitality (Napoleon)
* Was single-minded in intent (Churchill)
* Took necessary practical steps
* Followed the process of creation from vision to manifestation
* Met head on the challenges of life; strength (Winston Churchill)
* Envisioned the future (Leonard daVinci, Steve Jobs)
* Intuitive capacity (Albert Einstein)
* Highly knowledgeable in field (Bill Gates)
* Concerned more with the object of greatness than personal reward
* Learned from mistakes
* When knocked down, was able to get up; persevere; were unfazed by difficulties
* Extremely persistent
* Unflinching will and determination
* Was extremely focused on the issue at hand
* Could envision the Next Step in their domain
* Was able to cull pieces together form others
* Came up with highly original solutions.
* Applied deep personal values
* Opoened-minded to others' views
* Deeply interested in the subject matter
* Felt pleasure in going through the process; really enjoyed what they did
* Were highly confident
* Were highly skilled, and/or educated
* Took to positive attitudes on right occasions
* Made right cross-road decisions
* Attracted life response results through aspirations, attitudes, decisions, and actions
* Lived in societies supportive of, or ready to be supportive of their intent
* Had a holistic view of their domain
* Had an unprecedented view in their domain
* Were geniuses in their field
* Took up the opportunities that presented themselves
* Made the right connections and associations with others
* Eagerly sought to solve a problem
* Loved the challenge
* Could convince others in to their position
* Thought for themselves; not influenced by the herd
* Were still inside in the face of adversity
* Had fine psychological/people skills
* Had inner faith in the process and outcome
* Were driven forward by adversity (Joe Montana)
* Were organized in the extreme
* Were detail oriented
* The society was subconsciously disposed in their favor
* A movement from character to True Individuality (Personality)
* Listened well to the good advice of others
* Were willing to change in light of the realities that presented themselves
* Made powerful alliances
* Looked on the positive side of things (Henry V)
* Melded disparate domains, disciplines into something coherently new
* Were brave in the extreme
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