You are humble if you have these traits
Humility is an endangered virtue. Its relevance remains valuable despite many undermining it. CEOs and leaders from the military to medicine industries confirmed that humility is a vital organ for leadership.
Other studies confirm humble people are more productive than their prideful counterparts. I can also add humble people have long-term success than people with pride. Humble people do not come with a plate on their heads written “I am humble.” It is possible to be humble without knowledge. If you unintentionally have the traits, you fit the humble people category.
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You are self-aware
You have detailed knowledge of emotions that make you strong and things that trigger negative emotions. Pre-established core values and principles are the blueprints of your behavior, opinions, and desires. You confidently say no to anything that counters your value.
You know how to behave appropriately in different environments because your situational instincts are sensitive. You know what and when to talk and how to use nonverbal cues to emphasize your point.
You have retained certain friends for years
Your selection of friends is meticulous and intentional. Loyalty, honesty, respect, and humor are the standards you prefer when selecting a friend. Only a few of your friends have met these standards. They have been in your small circle for long.
The value you add to each other growth through the years of your friendship. You still plan to walk with them in the future.
Acquittances and shallow-end friends have a good relationship with you. You have maintained a healthy distant relationship with some seasonal friends. You also have a healthy friendship with people you meet on social media.
You put others first
You have a view contrary to those who see humility as a doormat mentality. It is easy for you to serve other people while maintaining your dignity. You get a sense of fulfillment when you observe others enjoying your services.
You have a people-centered approach to life. You put in the work work to give your customers or employer value for their time with you. In times of success, you recognize those who helped you on your way to the top.
You Actively listen to other people
You have realized fulfilling conversation is the secret to persuading, learning, and getting other people’s perspectives. In every conversation, you take a back seat to understand others. Active listening is a technique you use to understand other people’s opinions and come up with a correct response.
You allow the people you are conversing with to speak their thoughts and opinions as a strategy to know whether to respond to the situation or silently leave it. People have praised you as a powerful communicator and listener.
Other People are free with you
Studies prove that we find comfort in areas where our feelings are validated. Humble people have a natural tendency to validate other people’s feelings. If you are in the corporate world and notice everyone from the gateman to the CEO feels comfortable with you, you possess humility.
People do not care what you know until they know they are being cared for. Some of them will come to share their secrets with you, others will share their personal stories and your boss might share some of the changes they desire to make in the company. They have come to agree that you are trustworthy.
You speak your mind confident
Confidence screams humility more than having a service mentality. You boldly share your opinion without coming out as egoistic.
In a relationship, you share your feelings, and vulnerabilities without shame. Although you put others first, you understand the necessity for others to hear your opinions and contributions.
You speak confidently to prove the value of your belief systems and the activities you initiate. You also respectfully disagree with thoughts that contradict your values and principles.
You have a student mentality
You are hungry, thirsty, and dissatisfied with the knowledge you have. You still dig into books and articles, and listen to smart people to advance your expertise in your field of interest.
Within you, you have an understanding of the inadequacy lingering in you. Learning is one of the reasons you practice active listening.
Your achievements unveil another journey of learning more about your passions and values. Other people’s life lessons can shape your thoughts even though you are better than them or advanced in age.
You have a victor mentality
You approach the situation knowing you have every resource to overcome it. No problem is too big for you. When other people succeed, you celebrate with them without being envious.
You believe opportunities for success are available for anyone who desires success. In challenges and failure, you have still maintained an opportunist mentality.
Every failure is an opportunity to learn and start again with more intelligence.
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You take responsibility
You are accountable, responsible, and committed. Your commitment to something can be rated as 0 or 100. There is no in-between when working on something.
The people you work with depend on you when given a task. You might struggle with deadlines but completing a task is guaranteed.
You are responsible for other people’s resources and those you have collected. You take care of your family, health, and environment.
Humility may not be as valued in the modern world but it remains one of the few virtues that hold this world together. You might be the few people holding your company, family, and friendship together even though you might not know it. If you naturally serve others, are confident in yourself, mindful, and an active listener you are among the few classified as humble.
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