Statistically speaking, you are unlikely to achieve above average success on accident. Here is a short list of things that seem like common qualities in people who achieve greatness. If you have qualities you'd like to see added to the list, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page. Embrace Failure – The lives of the greatest successful people would often seem like horrible failures if you remove their one or two biggest achievements. Successful people often fail. While they aren’t intentionally trying to fail, they see it as a path to success. Failure is part of the learning process and is seen as a necessary step toward success. Right Place, Right Time – Most great people … [Read more...] about Striving for Greatness