Achievement orientation

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"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." - The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Achievement orientation is when an individual's inclination and attitide toward the development and validation of one's ability to achieve is high. A person who exhibits achievement orientation is passionate about achieving their goals and their overall success. Having strong self-motivation is a prerequisite for having an achievement orientation. It often also involves having a strong set of leadership skills rather than following others.[1]

Factors that are conducive an achievement orientation are: a desire to meet or exceed a standard of excellence; key performance indicators; self-control; welcoming the feedback of others; a strong desire to continually improve one's performance; interpersonal skills; teamwork skills; risk management skills, and understanding the context of a given situation relative to factors such as an organization's mission and goals, prioritization, and other important factors.[2][3][4]

Conscientiousness and achievement orientation

Big Five personality traits model

See also: Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness is the personality trait of being thorough, careful, consistent, vigilant and self-disciplined. Conscientiousness is positively correlated to a desire to perform a task well. Conscientious people are highly efficient and organized. They also exhibit: achievement oriented behavior; planning skills; organizational skills; and dependability.

According to Science Direct:

“ For conscientious persons achievement orientation and goal-directedness color both their thoughts and their emotions around information seeking. Their search experience may appear rational and accompanied by fairly neutral emotions, but they may harbor a strong need to feel competent and successful. Conscientious persons are foremost focused on the goal of their search, and so their feelings are often related to reaching – or not reaching – it. If there are obstacles along the way or it takes a long time to find relevant information, they may feel frustrated. When they have solved their information need or feel they are making progress they feel happy and relieved. Conscientious persons have explained that they enjoy information interaction the most when they proceed towards completion of their search, and ‘finally find what [they] look for’, or ‘come across the perfect source’ (Heinström, forthcoming). The distinct focus of their emotions is hence on the outcome, on finding or not finding relevant information as opposed to experiencing gratification in the ongoing process of searching for it. One rational conscientious student describes her feelings in this way: ‘As long as I make progress, I feel I am making efficient use of my time. I get excited if I find exactly what I need or a perfect search term’ (Todd et al., 2005).[5] ”

Benefits of developing conscientiousness

The only major personality trait that consistently leads to general success in life is conscientiousness (People who test high in conscientiousness: get better grades in school and college; earn higher salaries; are happier at work; live longer; commit fewer crimes; stay married longer and tend to be more influential).[6][7]

Psychology of high achievers

The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.[8][9][10]

See also: Grit (personality trait) and Goal setting and Self-control

Mindset of high achievers

Grit

See also: Grit (personality trait) and Self-control and Mental toughness and Goal setting and Growth mindset

Harvard researcher Angela Duckworth isolated two qualities that she thought might be a better predictor of outstanding achievement:

1. The tendency not to abandon tasks from mere changeability. Not seeking something because of novelty. Not “looking for a change.”

2. The tendency not to abandon tasks in the face of obstacles. Perseverance, tenacity, doggedness.

The clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD describes grit as "the ability to persist in something you feel passionate about and persevere when you face obstacles".[11]

Angela Lee Duckworth is an American academic, psychologist, and science author. She is also the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focuses on studying grit and self-control. She is also the Founder and former CEO of not-for-profit organizationCharacter Lab whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development.

According to Jocelyn K. Glei's article The Future of Self-Improvement, Part I: Grit Is More Important Than Talent:

“ Intrigued by what qualities would most accurately predict outstanding achievement, Harvard researcher Angela Duckworth picked up where Walter Mischel left off. ...Duckworth found that self-control is an excellent predictor of your ability to follow through on certain types of difficult tasks — staying on your diet, studying for a test, not checking your email — but it’s not the most important factor when it comes to predicting success at “extremely high-challenge achievement.”

...Duckworth isolated two qualities that she thought might be a better predictor of outstanding achievement:

1. The tendency not to abandon tasks from mere changeability. Not seeking something because of novelty. Not “looking for a change.”

2. The tendency not to abandon tasks in the face of obstacles. Perseverance, tenacity, doggedness.[12]

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According to the Character Lab, being gritty means

1. Finishing what you begin.

2. Staying committed to your goals.

3. Working hard even after experiencing failure or when you feel like quitting.

4. Sticking with a project or activity for more than a few weeks.[13]

How to grow grit?

1. Cultivate a growth mindset and optimism.

2. Focus on improving your performance while you are engaging in various endeavors related to your goals.

3. Stay passionate about your purpose.

4. Know when you have achieved your maximum potential in an area and are not quitting due to frustration.[14]

Goal setting

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.[15]

See also: Goal setting

Goal setting is the process of taking active steps to achieve your desired outcome.[16]

SMART goals

The acronym SMART goals uses a the below set of criteria to ensure that goal objectives are clearly defined and also attainable within a certain time period.[17]

SMART goals are:

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Relevant
  • Time-based

Setting smart goals articles

The Achievement Factors: B. Eugene Griessman's research

Usain Bolt beating Tyson Gay and setting a 100 meter world record at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany.

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.[18][19]

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:[20]

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

Journal articles on achievement orientation

Progress through Education by the Filipino Carlos V. Francisco.

Education: Achievement Orientation Model (Siegle & McCoach, 2005)

Key variables to task engagement and achievement:

1. Possesses adequate skills to perform the task

2. Values the task or outcomes (Meaningfulness)

3. Expects to succeed (Environmental perception)

4. Confident in one's ability to perform the task (Self-efficacy)

5. Sets realistic expectations and implements realistic strategies to successfully complete goals (Self-regulation)

6. Home, peers and school are important inputs

Factors which impede achievement

See also: Conscientiousness and Concentration (Psychology) and Growth mindset

"Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company." - George Washington

Factors that hinder achievement include:[21][22][23]

  • Inadequate preparation (lack of study, relying on poor sources of information, etc.). Laziness in upgrading new skills.
  • Not setting short-term, intermediate and long-term goals. Not making goal setting and/or goals a priority. Setting your goals too low or unrealistically high.
  • Making excuses
  • Bad company. Hanging out with the wrong crowd
  • Perfectionism. Viewing mistakes as failures rather than having a growth mindset
  • Fear of trying new things.
  • Fear of failure.
  • Not anticipating difficulties or difficult times
  • Getting trapped in the past.
  • Being too obedient and unwilling to say "No". Lack of prioritization.
  • Procrastination and waiting until you "feel" ready
  • Lack of persistence and patience. Wanting it all now. Giving up before you start seeing results.
  • Lack of consistency
  • Unrealistic expectations

The power of social influence: Research on how friends, family and society can influence you

St. Paul defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco).

The Apostle Paul taught: "Do not be deceived:‘Bad company ruins good morals.’" (1 Corinthians 15:33).

The power of surrounding yourself with high achievers with good character

The power of surrounding yourself with high achievers

The power of surrounding yourself with people with good character

Show me your friends and I will show you your future


Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a popular best-selling business book.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People are:[24]

1. Be Proactive

2. Begin With the End in Mind

3. Put First Things First

4. Think Win-Win

5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

6. Synergize (Creative cooperation. Working with another/others to create something greater than you could do alone)[25]

7. Sharpen the Saw (Sharpen your skills)

The 7 Habits of Successful People
Habit 1 - Be proactive Private Victory
Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind
Habit 3 - Put first things first
Habit 4 - Think win-win Public Victory
Habit 5 - Seek first to understand, then to be understood
Habit 6 - Synergize
Habit 7 - Sharpen the saw Renewal

Dan Pena's 10 habits of success

Daniel Steven Peña Sr. is a successful businessman and business coach.

Below are Dan Pena's 10 habits of success:

1. Practice Daily Affirmations

2. Measure What You Do And Improve

3. Success leaves clues

4. Smell the leather

5. Conventional Wisdom is Almost Always Wrong

6. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

7. Have Laser Beam Focus

8. Don't Care About What People Think About You

9. Surround Yourself with Successful People

10. Take Action

Systematic achievement motivation diagram

Systematic achievement motivation diagram

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

Essays:

External links

Notes

  1. ↑ Achievement orientation
  2. ↑ Achievement orientation
  3. ↑ Competency Title:Achievement Orientation
  4. ↑ Take Smarter Risks with Emotional Intelligence, Key Step Media
  5. ↑ Achievement orientation
  6. ↑ This Personality Trait Predicts Success, Business Insider, 2014
  7. ↑ Our Twitter Profiles, Our Selves: Predicting Personality with Twitter
  8. ↑ The Human Body: God's Masterpiece
  9. ↑ The Enigmatic Human Brain by Wallace G. Smith
  10. ↑ The Most Complex Structure, Creation Moments
  11. ↑ What is grit, and why is it important? by Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD
  12. ↑ The Future of Self-Improvement, Part I: Grit Is More Important Than Talent by Jocelyn K. Glei[1]
  13. ↑ Character Lab - Grit
  14. ↑ Character Lab - Grit
  15. ↑ SMART Goals
  16. ↑ Goal-Setting
  17. ↑ SMART Goals
  18. ↑ [https://www.librarything.com/profile/griessman Gene Griessman (B. Eugene Griessman), Library Thing website
  19. ↑ Obituary: Benjamin Eugene Griessman. AUGUST 12, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
  20. ↑ THE ACHIEVEMENT FACTORS by Bob Starkey
  21. ↑ How to Overcome the 9 Most Common Obstacles That Prevent People From Living Their Dreams, Inc. Magazine
  22. ↑ 5 Factors That Hinder Success, STEKOM UNIVERSITY website
  23. ↑ 10 Things That Stop You From Achieving Your Goals
  24. ↑ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  25. ↑ Habit 6: Synergize
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