A sense of optimism and capacity to retain belief, particularly in times of challenge and difficulty

An ability to commit to a clear vision and seek it with a sense of purpose

A willingness to work over a long time period without losing energy or momentum

An internal discipline concentrated on what must be done, regardless of discomfort or pain

A habit of using common sense and intuition in balanced measure to make good decisions

A desire to learn and keep learning from formal and informal sources and settings

A tendency towards taking action once a decision has been weighted and made

A natural expectation that things will work out for the best once an appropriate effort is rendered

A belief that good situations can be bettered and bad situations improved

A facility to listen to and be influenced by others while retaining an independent mind

A habit of gathering whatever resources are required from current surroundings

A talent for seeing opportunities where others see problems and obstruction

An aptitude for dealing with change and uncertainty as a natural and everyday part of life

An inclination to see achievement in small steps while working on making bigger things happen