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Ask HN: What is the most successful trait to have?

2 points·bobblywobbles··3 comments

Out of all the traits one can have, which one helps you the most (overall) in life?

I have to say that by far, the most successful trait to have is discipline. With discipline, you get things done, you push through obstacles, you grow and are constantly challenged which keeps you adaptable for life ahead.

This is a really unpopular answer but honestly intelligence. I've seen the undisciplined, poor communicators, dickheads, etc succeed. Never seen a real dummy succeed in software.

And this is backed up by a good amount of evidence that shows intelligence is a pretty important trait.

Communication

Patience.

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