The ExtraOrdinary


There is something that apparently stand out for all those who are considered successful in their lives starting with Jesus to other world achievers;Nelson Mandela,Wangari Maathai, Steve Jobs,Lee Kuan Yew...They had some traits,here are 5 of those traits;

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1.Status Quo Disruption
They were not comfortable with their current situation of the environment and nations.
They did not just sit and watch  things happening or just got complacent with the cocoon.They went an extra mile to disrupt the commonly held belief.

2.Impacting on Life of Others
While they were busy chasing their visions,they indirectly or directly brought positive mark to the society.Their dreams were bigger than themselves.It was not just what is in it for me but what is in it for the masses.

3.They Believe in their Own Ideas and Visions
 It looked like a far fetched idea when Martin Luther Jnr was fighting for the rights of black Americans...now what can the racists say now? They were ready to die and others have even died pursuing their burning Visions.

4.Ready to Ignore Conventional Wisdom
 Everyone thought the world was flat until Columbus proved otherwise.When M-Pesa came to being everyone was asking where will money be traveling through.

5.More than Average Risk Tolerance
 Remember Job in the Bible who was willing to continue 'risking' his Faith in God despite losing his all.

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