Achievement

The Apollo 11 mission was a NASA project to land a man on the moon.

Video: Charles A. Garfield and Peak Performance (1985) by Charles A. Garfield (Related to insights gathered from the Apollo 11 mission)

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

The Achievement Factors: B. Eugene Griessman's research

See also: Achievement orientation and The Achievement Factors: Candid Interviews With Some of the Most Successful People of Our Time

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.

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:

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

• 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

• 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.

• Getting distracted (See: Concentration (Psychology))

• 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. See also: Consistency - video playlist

• Unrealistic expectations

Quotes

• On The Journey To Achievement 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)

• The Achieving Society by David C. McClelland. Martino Fine Books (December 10, 2010). (Reprint of a 1961 book)

Christian authors

• Peak Performance Principles by John Noe, Frederick Fell Publishers (June 1, 2005)

See also

• Time management

• Project management

Essay:

• Essay: Achievement related articles
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