Hajra Naz
As Time magazine issues 100 more influential people of 2019, one wonders what makes these people so special. Why should people follow them, what are their habits? Influential people bring inspire everyone because they are innovative, speak their own minds, and propel themselves forward toward bigger goals. They earn their influence through the confidence that they have and the reasons for the persistence they show while making efforts for their goals. Their habits remain the same no matter what their circumstances are. The book 7 habits of highly effective people also highlights the importance of such people which sets them apart from others.
If you want to adopt some of the attributes of influential people and gain influence among people, then you can learn by adopting their habits. Following are the ones that you can absorb and create an impact on:
They don’t get affected by what others think:
Influential people have a very good habit of not paying heed to others’ opinions. They listen to their heart and stay strong but change their views only on the basis of facts. They are not rigid in their beliefs but do not suffer from trends or public opinions.
They inspire conversations:
Influential people inspire every conversation and everyone around them. Their discussion opens up new portals of ideas for people just because their thinking pattern is different. They believe friends should learn from each other and engage in healthy conversations.
They make lasting connections:
Influential people are very well aware of the importance of strong relationships; therefore, they pay very much attention to it. They just don’t make connections but also get to know the connections of their connections.
Focus on what is important:
These are the kind of people who know how to separate valuables from clutter. They not only focus on what is important but also point it to other people. They stay away from talking idly and speak only when they have something important to say.
They avoid disagreements:
Influential people do not react to situations or arguments; instead, they welcome dissenting opinions. They are aware that everyone is not aware of everything so they listen to other people’s beliefs carefully. If they find an opinion appropriate, they embrace it wholeheartedly because they value the outcomes.
They seek new ideas and new technologies:
These are early adopters of new ideas and new technology. They do not waste time in rejecting the innovation; instead, they seek them out themselves and even anticipate what is going to come next.
They expect the best:
For influential people, staying positive is the true beauty of life and it is the only tool to help them achieve their dreams. Everything around them inspires them and they believe nothing is impossible to attain. So, they firmly believe that with their efforts, they can change the world around them.
