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| | *[https://anathletesbody.com/2013/03/20/elevator-up-the-mindset-behind-a-champion/ Elevator Up? The Mindset Behind a Champion] | | *[https://anathletesbody.com/2013/03/20/elevator-up-the-mindset-behind-a-champion/ Elevator Up? The Mindset Behind a Champion] |
| | *[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mindset-success-how-your-thinking-shapes-achievements-mohd-abbas- Mindset and Success: How Your Thinking Shapes Your Achievements] | | *[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mindset-success-how-your-thinking-shapes-achievements-mohd-abbas- Mindset and Success: How Your Thinking Shapes Your Achievements] |
| | + | == The Achievement Factors by B. Eugene Griessman == |
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| | + | The "The Achievement Factors," by B. Eugene Griessman is a book which 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: |
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| | + | '''1.''' High achievers discover their vocation and their specialty. They find something they love doing. |
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| | + | '''2.''' High achievers develop a competency. |
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| | + | '''3.''' High achievers manage their time well. |
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| | + | '''4.''' High achievers are persistent. |
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| | + | '''5.''' They channel their needs and desires into their work |
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| | + | '''6.''' They develop the ability to focus and cut out distractions. |
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| | + | '''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." |
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| | + | '''8.''' High achievers perceive opportunities and practice lifelong learning. They learn from others feedback. |
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| | + | '''9.''' High achievers seize opportunities.<ref>[http://hoopthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/06/achievement-factors.html THE ACHIEVEMENT FACTORS] by Bob Starkey</ref> |
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| | == Journal articles on achievement orientation == | | == Journal articles on achievement orientation == |