The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time

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Benjamin Eugene Griessman, Ph.D., was an internationally known speaker, professor, executive coach, thought leader on high achievement, Lincoln scholar, playwright, actor and television host.[1][2]

The 1993 book The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time by B. Eugene Griessman is a book that focuses on the characteristics of high achievers. In researching the book, Griessman interviewed 60+ people from numerous fields.

Below is a summarized list of what he discovered summarized by coach Bob Starkey:[3]

1. High achievers discover their vocation and their specialty. They find something they love doing. See: Motivation and Passion (psychology)

2. High achievers develop a competency. See: Skill and Self-efficacy

3. High achievers manage their time well. See: Time management

4. High achievers are persistent. See: Grit and Mental toughness and Psychological resilience

5. They channel their needs and desires into their work. See: Motivation and Work ethic

6. They develop the ability to focus and cut out distractions. (See: Prioritization and Cognitive control and Goal setting and Concentration (psychology) and Concentration (Psychology): Book Summaries)

7. "High Achievers Function Appropriately in Their Situations Virtually all the high achievers say that, and a large number of them use the word luck to explain their accomplishments. They also mention the importance of mentors and discoverers and teachers."

8. High achievers perceive opportunities and practice lifelong learning. They learn from others feedback. See: Growth mindset

9. High achievers seize opportunities. See: Results orientation and Comfort zone and Risk and Risk management

Internet archive: Free copy of The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time by B. Eugene Griessman

Book

  • The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time by B. Eugene Griessman, Omni Media; First Edition (January 1, 1987)

See also

Other books related to achievement:

Notes

  1. ↑ Gene Griessman (B. Eugene Griessman), Library Thing website
  2. ↑ Obituary: Benjamin Eugene Griessman. AUGUST 12, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
  3. ↑ THE ACHIEVEMENT FACTORS by Bob Starkey
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