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'''Achievement''', particularly high achievement, is related to several key areas: high and realistic expectations; mental ability; having the required knowledge/skill sets to do the job; [[conscientiousness]], interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; time management; [[motivation]]; ability to focus/concentrate on your tasks/objectives; persistence/[[Grit (personality trait)|grit]]; goal setting, planning; [[Kaizen|continuous improvement in performance]], and character (honesty, accountability, etc.). See also: [[Achievement orientation]] | '''Achievement''', particularly high achievement, is related to several key areas: high and realistic expectations; mental ability; having the required knowledge/skill sets to do the job; [[conscientiousness]], interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; time management; [[motivation]]; ability to focus/concentrate on your tasks/objectives; persistence/[[Grit (personality trait)|grit]]; goal setting, planning; [[Kaizen|continuous improvement in performance]], and character (honesty, accountability, etc.). See also: [[Achievement orientation]] | ||
| − | == The Achievement Factors | + | == The Achievement Factors: B. Eugene Griessman's research == |
| − | + | 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.<ref>[https://www.librarything.com/profile/griessman | |
| + | Gene Griessman (B. Eugene Griessman), Library Thing website</ref><ref>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sandy-springs-ga/benjamin-griessman-10937793 Obituary: Benjamin Eugene Griessman. AUGUST 12, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2022]</ref> | ||
| − | Below is a summarized list of what he discovered summarized by coach Bob Starkey: | + | 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. |
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| + | Below is a summarized list of what he discovered summarized by coach Bob Starkey:<ref>[http://hoopthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/06/achievement-factors.html THE ACHIEVEMENT FACTORS] by Bob Starkey</ref> | ||
'''1.''' High achievers discover their vocation and their specialty. They find something they love doing. | '''1.''' High achievers discover their vocation and their specialty. They find something they love doing. | ||
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'''8.''' High achievers perceive opportunities and practice lifelong learning. They learn from others feedback. | '''8.''' High achievers perceive opportunities and practice lifelong learning. They learn from others feedback. | ||
| − | '''9.''' High achievers seize opportunities. | + | '''9.''' High achievers seize opportunities. |
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| + | === Internet archive: Free copy of ''The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time'' by B. Eugene Griessman === | ||
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| + | *[https://archive.org/details/achievementfacto00grie/page/n9/mode/2up Free copy of ''The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time'' by B. Eugene Griessman] | ||
== Factors which impede high achievement == | == Factors which impede high achievement == | ||
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Achievement, particularly high achievement, is related to several key areas: high and realistic expectations; mental ability; having the required knowledge/skill sets to do the job; conscientiousness, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; time management; motivation; ability to focus/concentrate on your tasks/objectives; persistence/grit; goal setting, planning; continuous improvement in performance, and character (honesty, accountability, etc.). See also: Achievement orientation
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The Achievement Factors: B. Eugene Griessman's research
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.
2. High achievers develop a competency.
3. High achievers manage their time well.
4. High achievers are persistent.
5. They channel their needs and desires into their work
6. They develop the ability to focus and cut out distractions.
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.
9. High achievers seize opportunities.
Internet archive: Free copy of The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time by B. Eugene Griessman
Factors which impede high achievement
- Inadequate preparation (lack of study, relying on poor sources of information, etc.).
- Making excuses
Quotes
Recommended books
- The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time by B. Eugene Griessman, Omni Media; 1st edition (November 1987)
- On the Journey to Achievement by John Patrick Hickey, Motivational Press, Inc. (January 21, 2015)
Christian authors
- Peak Performance Principles by John Noe, Frederick Fell Publishers (June 1, 2005)
See also
Essay:
Notes
- ↑ [https://www.librarything.com/profile/griessman Gene Griessman (B. Eugene Griessman), Library Thing website
- ↑ Obituary: Benjamin Eugene Griessman. AUGUST 12, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
- ↑ THE ACHIEVEMENT FACTORS by Bob Starkey
