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30 Qualities that Make Ordinary People Extraordinary
Warren Buffett is successful for investing and building long-term businesses. Bill Gates is successful for creating a software empire that has changed the way we use computers. Gandhi was successful for leading India into independence from the British.
Success comes in many ways and forms. What's interesting is that most successful people have very similar qualities.
When I read lists such as this one, I want to see how I stack up against it. It feels good when I recognize qualities of success in myself. For the qualities that I don't have, lists like these tell me what I need to work on.
I have enjoyed and benefited much from these types of lists and that's why I decided to organize all my research, observations and experience and compile this comprehensive list.
If you want to achieve your life's dream and be wildly successful, you need to model yourself after people who are living their dream. The more qualities you have in common, the higher your chances for being wildly successful.
"Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny."
– Tryon Edwards
We all start out in life as being quite ordinary and many remain that way. The few who have become extraordinary have these qualities (no specific order):
1. Definite Aim, Vision and Purpose – Successful people constantly seek clarity in their lives. They know what they want and they follow their own dream. Vague desires and beliefs lead to vague outcomes. It is this sense of direction that gives them the staying power to stick to their goals and achieve their dreams.
2. Expertise and Excellence – No matter what they pursue, they become the best in their field. There is no job too small and successful people strive for excellence. They pursue mastery and understand that money is a by-product of the value they offer.
3. Focused – People who experience success know how to concentrate. They realize that they cannot do everything and they focus on the activities that will give them the highest return on the goals they want to achieve. They don't believe in the hype of multi-tasking and they know that the fastest way to finish your to-do's is doing them one at a time.
4. Positive Attitude and Perseverance – Extraordinary people have realistic optimism. Realistic because they take action and optimistic because no matter what the result may be, they believe their success is inevitable. They believe that like a child learning to walk, they need to take action first and then modify the action according to the feedback that they get. This positive attitude allows them to persevere and be resilient when things don't go their way.
5. Flexible – One misconception that ordinary people have about persevering is staying the course no matter what. This is true only if the reason for pursuing your goal is still valid. Most successful people became successful doing something different from what they initially intended to do (i.e. Steve Jobs started with computers, went into the animation and really made his comeback with the iPod). This is normal because the world is always changing and they know a lot more now than when they started. Successful people know that if their reasons for doing what they are doing changes, there is no point to continue.
6. Masters of Time – Successful people are successful because they get a lot done. The only way to do that is by making the most out of the allotted 24 hours we all get. Extraordinary people value their time and see the direct connection between how they spend their time and their well-being. They are usually always on time and "train" those that deal with them to respect their schedule by implementing strict start and end times for meetings.
7. Strong Communicators – People who can communicate effectively excel in life. Strong communicators understand that just because people speak English (or the dominant language in your country), it does not mean they understand each other. What makes them effective is that they are clear about and sensitive to the outcome they want to get from their communication and are flexible in their method of communication to achieve their outcome. They are experts at building rapport and separate what is being said from the meaning they put into what is being said.
8. Brave – We've all heard the phrase "No risk. No reward." but how many of us really take the risk necessary to get the reward we want? Not many but for those who do, they are the ones who make it and become successful. Successful people have the courage to begin AND the courage to continue. They are willing to not only bet but go "all in" on themselves. They are not afraid to burn bridges if it means moving forward.
9. Givers – Successful people are generous givers. They know and are convinced of the "secret" that the more you give, the more you receive as long as you are genuine about your gifts. They operate on the principle embodied by Zig Ziglar's quote, "You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want." If you haven't tapped into this secret, you should get started right away. Money isn't the only thing you can give. You can give time, expertise, space, etc. Look for ways to open doors for people.
10. High Self-Esteem – Extraordinary people believe they deserve their success and know that they can do anything they set their mind to. They understand that a mistake is something that they do and not who they are. They also monitor the warning signs of low self-esteem to ensure they always keep a positive self-image of themselves. They realize that self-esteem is a state of mind and choosing to have high self-esteem is much more useful than choosing to have low self-esteem.
11. Action Oriented – We all know of people who have potential or talk a big game but accomplishes nothing. Those who spend all their time thinking about doing something will never succeed. Successful people are doers and not talkers. They don't wait for conditions to be perfect before they take action. They just go for it, observe the feedback and then modify their next action accordingly. Those who don't achieve much with their lives tend to use "would", "should" and "could" a lot. Those who do get what they want are too busy achieving their next goal to explain themselves. If you suffer from procrastination, I encourage you to check out some practical ways to stop procrastinating.
12. Confident – This is what helps successful people take action. Like the chicken and the egg, confidence helps you achieve your goals which in turn makes you more confident. A great way to be confident is remembering your past successes and overcoming your fear of failure. Signs of confidence include empowering others, not taking criticism personally, and understanding that the first time you do something is always the hardest and all subsequent times WILL get easier. Success is the combination of confidence with competence.
13. Readers – Most if not all successful people like to read. If you believe that success leaves clues and that you can be successful by thinking and acting like a success person, then reading should be a part of your daily life. I've come to realize that with access to more books than I can read in several lifetimes, it is important to read the books that will make the most difference to you. Usually these are the books that will help you become a true expert in your field of your passion or challenge the limiting beliefs you have about yourself.
So what should you read? Check out book recommendations from people who are doing what you want to do. Extraordinary people are life long learners who view mastery as an asymptote that they keep getting closer to but can never reach.
14. Trusts Intuition – People who succeed in life trust their "gut". They may not be able to explain rationally why or how they made their decision but they knew it was the right thing to do. Successful people learn to harness the power of their subconscious by sending it "orders" from the conscious mind. This involves mentally visualizing the outcome beforehand and then being present to take in the data and information that will become the ingredients for your subconscious to deliver the "orders" that was sent. Learning how to meditate is also a great way to develop and get in touch with your intuition.
15. Curious and Embraces Possibility – Two people are running a race and they come up to an immense wall blocking their path. One person sees the wall and starts getting down on himself for wasting his time and decides to quit the race before he wastes even more time. The other person immediately thinks about what the possibilities are for getting over the wall. Will he/she climb it, break through it, dig under it, etc? No matter which option he/she chooses, he/she immediately acts on their decision and collects feedback. Successful people adopt an attitude of curiosity and they truly feel that they can always learn something from someone else. They incorporate the great qualities of others while make a point to avoid the bad qualities.
16. Self Acceptance – Polonius had it exactly right when he said "To thine own self be true". People who are successful don't pretend to be something they are not. This allows them to express their creativity freely and to not worry about hiding who they really are. The best way to accept yourself is to genuinely appreciate and accept others. If you tend to judge other people, you're probably not very accepting of yourself either. The worse type of rejection is self-rejection.
17. Big Dreams – I have yet to read a biography of a successful person who didn't have grand dreams for what they would accomplish. Sir Richard Branson, Walt Disney and Sam Walton all had big dreams and for the most part achieved more than they originally imagined. This is one of the reasons they became successful. They are not afraid to dream big and then go for it. If you want to know whether someone will be successful, ask them about their dreams. If they sound plausible, then they are not dreaming big enough.
18. Well Rounded and Balanced – Truly successful people strive to be successful in all aspects of their lives. They live healthy lives, become financially independent, nurture meaningful relationships, develop personal mastery and accomplish their professional goals. They know that sacrificing one key area to achieve another will not help them maximize their true potential. It is hard to be your best and to contribute when you have to worry about how you are going to pay the rent.
19. Excellent Network – Successful people understand the importance of relationships and how it is one of the most important factors in achieving your goals. They also realize that the best way to build a great network is to give help to others first with no expectation of reward. Those who constantly take without giving usually do very poorly on building a solid network.
20. Enthusiastic – A sure sign of someone extraordinary is the enthusiasm they have about their passion and their life. They wake up in the morning excited about their day because they know it is going to bring them one step closer to achieving their dream. Successful people tend to be leaders because others are attracted to their enthusiasm and become followers hoping to experience the same excitement and energy.
21. Admits Mistakes – There are two things you can do to guarantee that you will NOT be successful in the future: Blaming Others and Making Excuses. When you do these two things, you give up both your responsibility and power. When something goes wrong and you blame other people or make excuses, you are clearly stating that you have no power in this situation and things are happening to you and not because of you. Great people admit when they are wrong so they can focus on the solution and not waste energy finding a scape goat. Check out what Albert Einstein can teach us about setbacks.
22. Mindset of Abundance – Successful people don't view happiness or success as a finite resource where achieving happiness and success for yourself means denying someone else happiness and success. They believe that there is enough to go around and it is more about creating value and not competition. This is the quality that allows them to be happy for other people's successes. This mindset also encourages empowerment of others. If you think $10,000 is a lot to spend on a hotel room, check out this article by Steve Pavlina.
23. Good Character – Heroes are people who triumph. Think of all the heroes you know (in movies, books and real life). Don't they all act with honesty and integrity? Aren't they usually generous with others and frugal with themselves? Doesn't everyone look up to them? Being a hero that triumphs in life is no different.
24. Great Company – As I experience and observe more and more of life, I've come to realize that you really can learn a lot about someone by the company that they keep. Test this by looking at people you know and the people they hang out with. You can go as far as to test the idea that a person's salary is usually the average of the five people they hang out with the most.
This happens because people with similar beliefs tend to get along and stick together. If a group averages $65,000/year and someone in the group believes that they can make $65,000/hour, the other people in the group will think that is ridiculous. Yet in the group where everyone makes $65,000/hour, the person making $65,000/year will probably second guess his/her own beliefs concerning earning ability.
What does that mean for you?
Surround yourself with people living the life you want to live and adopt their beliefs and habits.
25. Listener – Everyone wants to be a great speaker but how many people strive to be excellent listeners. People who listen succeed in life because they are able to hear and understand the needs of other people and to focus their energy on meeting those needs. The fastest way to be a good conversationalist is to listen well and ask questions.
26. Self Control – Successful people rarely lose control. They don't go into panics or blind rages. They have learned to control their emotions and to consciously (or subconsciously) put themselves in a resourceful state. They understand that they can't change other people or what's happening to them but they can change how they react to it and how they feel about it. Another sign of self control is doing what you're suppose to do despite how you feel about it.
27. Prepared – Extraordinary people are always prepared. They not only have a plan B but also a Plan C, D, E and F. They mentally rehearse and visualize the possibilities vividly so that when the actual situation occurs, their brains will "remember" what to do.
28. Choice – People who are successful are in control. They know they ALWAYS have a choice. They don't feel victimized by their genetics, history and/or circumstances and they truly believe that the past does not determine the future. They write the script to their lives.
29. Self Reliant – Successful people rely on themselves. They don't need permission to do what they want and they don't give other people permission to slow them down by relying on them. They believe in themselves and their ability to achieve their dreams whether anyone helps them or not. What's interesting is that it is exactly this type of attitude that attracts others to want to help you. Samuel Smiles writes about this exact topic in his book, Self-Help.
30. Energy Conscious – Those who become great understand that successfully managing their energy is just as important if not more so than managing their time (Quality #6). One of the most important principles in energy management is knowing that rest is as important as action. Successful people are aware that low energy produces poor results and this violates their need for excellence (Quality #2). One of the best ways to manage your energy is to sleep your way to success.
So where do you stand?
I hope you have either reconfirmed many of your own qualities or have created action plans to develop the qualities you are lacking. Focus on cultivating one or two qualities at a time. Once your beliefs and actions are aligned with those of a successful person, you'll be amazed by how successful you become.
Bookmark and review this list often to measure yourself against it. Use it as a checklist knowing that the more qualities that you have, the higher your likelihood of being wildly successful in whatever you pursue.
Which one of these building blocks of success do you want to develop? Are there any qualities of success that I left off that should be included in this list?
If you found this list helpful, share it with others who can benefit from it.
Robert Chen
Robert Chen is the founder of Embrace Possibility and author of The Dreams to Reality Fieldbook. He helps people who feel stuck move forward by guiding them to see other possibilities for their lives. He specializes in working with high performers get to the next level. If you're going through a tough time right now, check out Robert's article on How to Feel Better Right Away and if you're having trouble getting what you want out of life, check out How to Always Achieve Your Goals.
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125 Responses to 30 Qualities that Make Ordinary People Extraordinary
farouk says:
wow, that was very informative
all the points are great and can help a person succeed in his life
great article
Hi Farouk,
I am glad you liked the post. To be successful, all we have to do is think and act like successful people. It's almost too simple to be true.
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Farah says:
These are GREAT! You can pick and choose how you want to be extraordinary every day! do all, some or just one!!
Hi Farah,
Thank you for your comment and you're right. You can pick and choose anyone of these and focus on one to become extraordinary.
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WARRIOR says:
gr8..gr8 work…now i got d BEST MOTIVATOR .u r so simple n superb .Now i m sure i will realize my dream….so many thanks to u…U r helping lots of ppl.MAY GOD BLESS U ALL D SUCCESS…
Thanks for the kind words Warrior. I wish you all the best in your journeys ahead.
Student says:
I am a mother, in my late twenties, with four children. One of my child went through liver transplantation. So I have to put an extra eye on her. I could not continue my education after high school. Now I want to find a road to higher education and build up my career. I am a citizen of a third world country where there is no scope for mature students. I don't have enough money to get degrees from countries like USA, UK or Canada where there are numerous options for mature students. Pls advice me on few things:
What steps should I take at this moment?
I am interested in Science and Medicine. Is it possible to build up career in these fields? If I focus on business, which subjects should be on the top of my priority list? Please suggest any other subject which you think might be good for me at this stage.
Is it possible if to get financial support for my education and my child's treatment from organizations like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation? Can they arrange for my education in the US?
I have been told to try for Canadian immigration, but now it has become very hard to get one.
If the Almighty wants, it will be very helpful if you suggest me about how I can accomplish my goals.
Thank you.
Hi Student,
The first thing I suggest is to clarify what you want. What is the reason for getting higher education? Why do you want a degree?
I know there are many websites out there that offer free high quality courses:
As for your child's treatment, I really don't know much about getting financial support but I'm sure if you contact different foundations they will be able to guide you.
I hope this helps and good luck to you.
buithisang says:
hi Robert Chen,
I am a student, you can help me some idea by this Essay.
some think that the qualities of truly successful people cannot be learnt at university of any academic institutions,
to what extent do you agree/ disagree with this idea?
thank you so much
Hi Student,
Most universities don't teach the skills needed for success. It can be taught but like all skills, it needs to be practiced. Also, many academic institutions stop at theory. That is why most people feel that you can't learn success qualities in universities.
Gerri Ratigan says:
This is pretty good, but I do not agree that a group that makes $65,000 an hour would ridicule a person making less. Good leaders are willing to help others. Small minds are the ones who try to hold others down.
Hi Gerri,
You're absolutely right that good leaders (and great people in general) are the ones who lift people up and serve others along with the other qualities on this list. At the same time, it is also possible for small-minded people to make $65,000/hour although highly unlikely. Perhaps ridicule may not be the best of words to use. Thank you for bringing it to my attention and for your comment.
saatvika says:
it's really interesting and makes everyone to think of it to achieve success in their life…
Thank you Saatvika. I'm glad you enjoyed this article.
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jo says:
Hello my friend.
I would just like to thank you for the time it must have taken to compile your list,
I'm sure everyone is strongly looking forward to your future posts.
Keep up the out standing work.
Thank you for your kind words Jo. I'm glad you found this list helpful.
Rashid says:
Very fascinating guiding list, thanks a lot
Thanks Rashid. I'm glad you enjoyed this list.
Shairyar Awan says:
Sir really this is a best and most informative topic especially for Pakistani students . Thanks stay blessed 🙂
I'm glad you found this helpful Shairyar. Feel free to share it with anyone who might find it useful.
Vibhuti says:
it was great to read this article….thank u for making me understand myself and my goals a little more…
I'm glad you enjoyed the article Vibhuti – best of luck to you.
Dinesh says:
these all points are really helpful for all those who wana get some ideas about success
Thank you for your kind words Dinesh.
acalendravidhatru says:
Holy shit. This is awesome. You know what I love most about this? I can totally do this. Heck, I AM doing this. Really. You are describing me. Sure I have two little kids and I work part-time, but when my baby wakes in the middle of the night, I'm reading good books or brilliant blogs. When I'm walking to the playground, I'm thinking about writing and jotting ideas on my phone. Not trying to brag of anything. 🙂 But if I can do all this stuff, then definitely anybody can. Love this. http://indresult.com
Tazneen Sultana says:
Excellent! Your list is really helpful and praiseworthy.
Thanks Tazneen!
Mou says:
I have a big dream. But I become afraid when I think about my present situation and my society.I am a 20 years old Bangladeshi girl. My dream can have a clash with my social status .I want not only to fulfill my dream but also to have a happy life with the people whom I love.Can you tell me how can I overcome this fear and have a balanced life without sacrificing my personal happiness?
It is easy to think of life as "either-or" that always forces you to choose. I encourage you to think about your dream and what is it about the dream that you really want. Sometimes you can have a different manifestation of your desire that doesn't force you to sacrifice. There are many paths – choose the one that allows you to have both.
Simon Alexander Ong says:
A great list there Robert!
Thanks Simon.
genesisb11 says:
This article motivated me to do more! I'm going to share it with my students
Thanks Genesis – I'm glad you found this motivating.
pooja says:
great chen bro !!!!!
Thanks Pooja
Kien Ngo says:
Thanks Robert Chen for listing 30 qualities of highly successful people. I really appreciate your contribution. I also summarize these qualities easy to remember. I use the letters in sentence "THE WAY TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL PERSON" to list these qualities.
1. Definite Aim, Vision and Purpose. (Target is so clearly)
3. Focused (Highlight the important thing in your life)
2. Expertise and Excellence (Expertise in your field)
18. Well Rounded and Balanced (Well Rounded and Balance)
11. Action Oriented (Action is more important than talking)
12. Confident (You-can-do attitude)
6. Masters of Time (Timed management expert)
4. Positive Attitude and Perseverance (Option a positive attitude)
8. Brave (Brave is necessary to get reward)
7. Strong Communicators (Express well to other people)
23. Good Character (Character's heroes is worth learning)
9. Givers (Open door for people)
14. Trusts Intuition (Mediate to touch intuition)
20. Enthusiastic (Enthusiastic is a sign of extraordinary)
10. High Self-Esteem (Self-Esteem ensures a good mind)
15. Curious and Embraces Possibility (Uninterrupted curious)
24. Great Company (Company will reflect yourself)
28. Choice (Choice is your right)
30. Energy Conscious (Energy management is very important)
16. Self Acceptance (Self Acceptance)
26. Self Control (Self-control won't lead to panics)
5. Flexible (Flexible to adapt changing situation)
17. Big Dream (Unlimited dream will make you different)
25. Listener (Listen well and ask question)
13. Readers (Plough knowledge field)
21. Admits Mistakes (Escapes mistakes without blaming)
27. Prepared (Ready for doing)
29. Self Reliant (Self Reliant)
22. Mindset of Abundance (Open-minded empower other)
19. Excellent Network (Network connection)
Thank you for coming up with this great acronym for the 30 qualities and for sharing it with everyone. I'm glad you found this article helpful and I know others will find your comment helpful as well.
Karan Agarwal says:
Great Kien .. Such an appreciable acronym..
Anne from Credits Point says:
Great list. I will add from my executive coaching experience with high flying leaders: INITIATIVE – their primary mode of function is to initiate and create action-they are creative and a source for movement. Also, RELATIONSHIPS ACUMEN – they are experts at understanding, connecting, and moving people through a change and growth process. They have relational resonance.
Thanks Anne for adding these two important attributes. Taking action is key to bringing ideas into reality and "relational resonance" brings together the people who will help you execute your plan.
Yên says:
A great list ! Thanks, Robert 🙂
Thank Yen – which quality resonated with you?
jtichichincJonathan says:
Great… Really inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing..
Thanks Jonathan – I'm glad you found this list helpful.
Nour Hussein says:
Thank you Robert for this informative post,, I like every single point you mentioned, and I found myself on every line.. thank you again!!
Thank you Nour – I'm glad you found this article helpful.
LJK says:
Mr Chen this is simply a Fantastic list. As a young man(22) I've been identifying qualities i want to add to my own to grow into a Great Man, a Real Man. As I've grown I've seen were forced to be around different people with different beliefs everyday (e.g work, school), and the quality of those people really affects your way of thought. Over time you begin to question your own beliefs. E.g, The most outspoken Girl at work constantly goes on about how important a guy with money is (over personality and looks), Now 2 years ago i would've felt real bad for not being rich and believed I'd never get a girl but thankfully I've dated much Prettier, intelligent, successful women than her ,i know first hand a quality relationship has much more to it than Bank account figures (Personality really matters guys).
My point being if you as a human being, do not have a set of qualities that you stand by, you'll be strayed away from what you believe in and most importantly who you "truly" want to be. My goal is to be an independent , individual with qualities and beliefs I've assessed for myself to be what i want. Some people may not necessarily like them but as long as I'm happy and confident with who i am then I've succeeded. Not only is this a great list but you've put qualities that are so important eg ,Giving, helping, triumph, bravery.. keep up the good work sir,
Thanks LJK – you're on point with this comment. It's important to have a set of qualities and beliefs that you stand by or else you do become easily swayed by the beliefs of those around you. Thank you for sharing.
Jayden V says:
Hi robert, im 17 and love your posts. They really inspire me to become as successful as i can be. I'm in the process of changing my life around and hope to become successful in "all aspects of my life" Thanks for the post, I hope to see more in the future.
Thanks Jayden – I'm glad you find the posts helpful and it's great that you're starting at such a young age to live the life you want.
vipul mishra says:
thankyou sir for these nice thoughts….
but sir i easily loose my self controll plz give suggestion for this problem
Thanks for reading Vipul. When you say losing self-control, what specifically are you referring to?
Chetana Prakash says:
Sir it's awesome ,it not only helped me in my debate but also gave me the key to success
Thank you so much
Chetana – glad you found it helpful
Anantim Patil says:
Robert ,
You happen to be a great inspirational writer.
This article was off the charts.
And I'm just a 15 year old but still I felt like my dreams have come true.
I admire it that you have taken time to help people and move them closer to their goals.
These qualities are truly the qualities everybody wishes to possess.
I'm very much motivated by fictional characters and dream of things others would consider out of the bounds, but when I happen to interact with people like you,
It seems as it's all possible.
And that's it, you have achieved what you intented to awaken among the masses.
Thanking you for this wonderful article,
You have inspired me, a thing only a few can do.
Wish you a happy and healthy life.
Thank you for your kind words Anantim. To find value in these qualities at your age is a sign that you'll do something great with your life. I look forward to seeing and hearing all about it. All the best to you!
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MONIKA Sharma says:
Well it is inspiring ,but d real test is applying ybeourself to all. self discipline n determination will be vital
You're right Monika – you have to be yourself which may mean changing your own view of who you are.
Ali gashkori baloch says:
Great job .. Massive words from u .. U give me a hope to do something in my life
Thanks Ali – glad you found the article helpful to you. All the best in your endeavors!
Murgeshwari says:
done a great job, this article is really help to my goal from 30skills to achicve successful person THANKS LOT
Thanks Murgeshwari – glad you found this article helpful.
prajwal says:
tried these things, many times but nothing works isnt there a simple way and helps in determination &focus also
Thanks for your comment prajwal – I see these as qualities to cultivate for life so I'm not sure what "nothing works" means in your comment. As for developing determination and focus, I would check out essentialism by Greg mckeown.
Ayush says:
hi Mr. Robert Chen,I am from India and i read in class 9 and i want to be I.A.S officer from science and maths so how many hours i have to study please could you make a chart for me. I will be blessed for you.
I am waiting for your comment.
Hi Ayush – great that you're looking to plan ahead. I would recommend working with your teachers to come up with a study plan to achieve your goal. I'm not familiar with your curriculum to be helpful. Good luck!
Manzoor Hussain says:
Happiness and success in life is a related thing or different
Manzoor – I think it depends on how you define success. It could be the same thing if you define it that way.
Mayo says:
Hey Robert,
I read this list and while I found it very useful, I was also a bit overwhelmed with all the 30 qualities. What are the top 1-3 qualities you would say in your own experience? Thanks
Hi Mayo – it can be overwhelming to cultivate all the qualities at once. Your inclination to narrow it down to 1-3 is a good one. I believe all 30 have their merits and you have the choose the one most impactful for achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Ideally, you want to cultivate all of these qualities. If you had to start somewhere, I would make sure you get clear on your aim and mission in life as that will direct your efforts and help you to make decisions for your time and energy.
SURANJAN DE says:
Excellent learning's and superb compilation, true, very true, very useful to re-create yourself.
Thank you suranjan!
arbon says:
Everything its clear and simple to understand thank you!
Thank you arbon.
Oladimeji Taiwo says:
Great article. Quite inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Oladimeji!
Stephanie Simmons says:
This was a well put together list, and I found it interesting as I read each one how different aspects of life, professional, community, parenting, sprung to mind! I will have to make a note to reread this article quarterly, i have slacked off on a few as I've enjoyed successes in various areas. During a time of transition now I will also have to concentrate on a few that I can feel faltering now as well. Thank you!
Thank you Stephanie – best of luck to you and great tip to review quarterly.
Josefin Björnberg says:
Wow, Great blog that you have posted. It is very informative . It is very useful for me. All the points are great and will be helpful for everyone. Carry on.
Thank you for your kind words Josefin – glad you found he points helpful.
Nsamba Michael says:
Thank you for your rich compilation. I must commend you on focusing on the small and yet powerful traits that can potentially help accelerate our pace to success. I have practicing some, and I must confess the results were immense
Thank you Nsamba and great to hear that you're seeing the results of your hard work!
Karan Agarwal says:
Dear Robert ..
I'm highly impressed with the points .. Uh have stated there in the article .. All these points are working for me as a seperate tutor ..
But I want to get acquainted with your viewpoint about 1 thing .. i.e. at what extent a religious nature helps in getting success ..??
Thank you..
Thank you Karan – your question is an interesting one. Based on what you've read and your own experience, what are your thoughts?
Karolina says:
Love to read about the lack of multi-tasking, which is an ever so important choice in our modern lifes. I recently published an article about the youths behind Forbes 30 Under 30 (
http://www.market-inspector.co.uk/blog/2016/03/all-facts-revealed-how-to-become-a-forbes-30-under-30 ) – some truly successful people that are yet in the start of their careers.
One thing that many of them seem to have in common, when we asked them, was that exercise is highly prioritized – and as this blog post tells – many of them likes to read!
Thanks for sharing your insights Karolina
gangaprasad says:
Wonderful guide tobe an extraordinary person . Thank you.
Thank you gangaprasad
Shawn Lim says:
Wow, this is a great list.
However, we can't adopt and follow all.
But we can do our best to get aspiration from successful people, right?
Your list basically covers all.. 🙂
Thanks Shawn – we are all a work in progress.
Tony Bell says:
Great stuff. I can attest to the veracity of the noted traits contributing to overall success, financially, spiritually, emotionally and interpersonally.
If there were any single improvement suggestion I might offer, it's that the importance of perspective/balance in developing the traits/habits noted would provide an element of context that would help make the ideas offered more actionable. For example, I think the discussion about trusting one's gut can be improved by making at least a passing nod to the idea that successful people don't merely trust their intuition absent strong evidence for doing so. Ignorantly going with one's gut — that is, doing so merely because one has no clue of what else one might do or of any other way to proceed — is unlikely to consistently result in a positive outcome.
Barrack Obama recently said, "It's not cool to not know what you're talking about." Well, it's equally uncool, moreover unwise, to not know what one is doing, how and why. Absent balance in one's understanding of that point, literalists may well think that going with their gut is okay, sage even. For many of those people, their gut is the one thing they shouldn't go with.
Great reminder Tony to think and act for yourself. It's key to know why you're doing something and it shouldn't be because someone else says so. Thanks Tony!
Suman Acharjya says:
My life turn over from this evident…..!!!!
I know , I will be a successful person but got success only for my ideal wife CHAITI"…..
Dharma Life says:
Thanks for Sharing the Resources full information, would like to read more from you.
Thanks Dharma life
rinku says:
that was really amazing…..i was too curious to know all about this …..i know it will help much in my life…..thanks.
That's great rinku – all the best to you!
Saint says:
It is life chaging. thank you very much for the compilation.
Thank you Saint – happy you found this list helpful
Banan Jamal says:
Robert, I had read hundreds of articles and many books in self-development and how to be successful. Believe me, this one is the best.
Your are genius and the way you presented the informatons is very effective.
Really Thank you!
Thank you Banan – what a great compliment
Vagisha Lal says:
This will really help me to be successful person
Glad you found this article helpful Vagisha
Robert says:
Hey Robert,
I really found this very helpful,
it's like you're reading me,
some i have, many i don't have, others i lost them
the pretty thing id that i felt need to do something,
i hope to achieve my dreams.
i hope to be a good person,
thank you so much for a great inspiring words.
I'm glad to hear that this article inspired you – we are all a work in progress and that's what makes life exciting
NGENZI Joseph says:
Greatness is a step by step journey striving and copying up from realities without giving up.
Great reminder Ngenzi
FGH says:
thanks Robert
Very helpful. :X
Glad you found it helpful FGH
Pradhosh says:
That was very informative thanks giving information
Thanks Pradhosh
Amy Syed says:
Hi Robert Chen!I am an undergraduate student and have recently gone through your remarkable essay…first of all thanks for the guidance..but if u don't really mind shall I know why didn't u mention facing challenges as a trait as well?
Thank you Amy – you bring up a great question. I think the ability to face challenges is an important one. I approached this article as the qualities you'll need to succeed and these qualities will include the ones you need to face challenges.
For example, to face challenges, you'll need quality #4 and 11 – positive attitude, perseverance and action orientation.
To deep dive into facing challenges, you might want to check out my article on dealing with setbacks
[…] 30 Qualities that Make Ordinary People Extraordinary […]
Mehran Taj says:
It is great and very helpful..
Thanks Mehran!
Excellentdan says:
Excellent compilation. I can identify with some of them. Maybe, I am halfway into success.
Awesome Dan!
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By Robert Horton Herald Movie Critic
The author of the "Twilight" regime, Stephenie Meyer, is not resting on her vampire laurels. Her 2008 novel, "The Host," has arrived in movie theaters, and there is not a bloodsucker in sight.
That technical difference noted, one might observe a few similarities between the Young Adult-oriented properties. "The Host" also puts a teenage heroine through a supernatural dilemma, pulls her between two equally hunky suitors, and fills her life with amorous attention that flushes the cheeks but steers mostly clear of the overtly sexual.
This heroine is Melanie (played by Saoirse Ronan), one of the last remaining humans in a world that's been taken over by invading aliens called Souls. In the opening sequence, she is transformed into a Soul, but the Melanie part of her personality remains stubbornly present; we hear Melanie's voiceover as the silver-eyed Soul named Wanderer tries to go about her business.
Some of you may be picturing Steve Martin in "All of Me," stuck with the spirit of Lily Tomlin in his head. And, oddly, some of "The Host" plays as comedy, as Melanie's quasi-Valley Girl patter pops out at the strangest moments (the "Twilight" saga had a tendency for this mood-breaking humor, too).
Our divided heroine falls in with a renegade band of humans, led by Melanie's Uncle Jeb (William Hurt, big-bearded). They don't know whether to kill Wanderer — now called Wanda — and the audience doesn't know why Melanie doesn't try to signal to them that she's still inside.
The triangle comes in the form of Melanie's boyfriend Jared (Max Irons, son of Jeremy), who still loves Melanie but hates Wanda. Ian (Jake Abel), on the other hand, is beginning to really dig Wanda, even if she's obviously a Soul.
Confusing? Don't worry. Director Andrew Niccol is going to take a lot of time to explain all this. A lot of time. Most of which is spent inside the caves that hide the survivors, which are beautifully photographed but a little monotonous after awhile.
"Atonement" and "Hanna" star Saoirse Ronan is definitely the actress you want to carry a movie like this, although her silvery contact lenses rob her of her most expressive feature. The boys don't have much of a chance to shine with her around.
Despite the lack of action (there are no werewolf battles here), "The Host" isn't terrible, but in some basic way it lacks color. The "Twilight" movies may have been chided for their cheesiness by us unbelievers, but in those installments where they didn't grind to a complete halt, they did serve up some lurid, crazy fun.
"The Host" doesn't really have anything like that. It's a sober affair, brought to life by a lead actress who can justify the clarity and commitment she brings to a climactic emotional speech. Ronan is good, but boy, the movie around her is dull.
"The Host" 2 stars
Another idea hatched from "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, this time about a teenage girl whose body is taken over by a silver-eyed alien Soul during Earth's capitulation; her divided self toys with two different hunks during her stay with surviving humans. The movie's dull overall, even if Saoirse Ronan's commitment to the lead role is impressive.
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I have been following the recent news about the supposedly secret monitoring of phone calls and Internet use in the United States with amusement.
Back in the '70s, I helped implement a big data calibration system for the U.S. military. Because the data that we asked for was very carefully selected and minimized, we were able to successfully manage the data and significantly reduce costs.
But in many recent cases, the information seems to have become so great that the U.S. government can't use it until after an incident has occurred. A good example is the information that was collected before the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Some of the information seems to have predicted the terrorist attacks. But the data mass was so large that the hints were missed.
That is the problem with too much information. It is called dust in the data world. It obscures the important data. Software programers with experience in so-called "big data" are important to developing algorithms that can sift and sort the data and provide relevant information that can facilitate better decisions.
The problem now is that there appears to be so much data collected that the dust probably is hiding the important information. If only one or two people in the U.S. talk about or email hints about crashing a plane into a building, and 200 million other emails or phone calls are being monitored, then the chance of stopping the plan is incredibly small.
It would make more sense for the U.S. government to significantly limit the data that it tries to collect so that the important information can be recognized. Instead of big caches of data that allow a government to backtrack and find everyone who contacted a supposed terrorist by email in the past year, the request should be (with a court order) to start monitoring anyone that they contact.
If I do a Google search for an explosive or a gas pipeline route, I shouldn't create a lot of backtracking investigation of everyone who I contact or everyone who contacts me. (I have a degree in chemistry and I am active in municipal pipeline safety issues.)
Big companies that provide a lot of services on the Internet collect a lot of data. In many cases, the data collected can be minimized. But the U.S. government data collection effort seems to have no limit.
That is too close to a 1984 scenario where the thought police can zero in and arrest someone who does not agree with the government in power. I don't think that it will happen here, but it is a constant threat in other countries.
Instead of collecting all of the digital dust to try and prevent terrorist attacks against the U.S., we would be safer if the U.S. limited its collection of data to narrowly defined individuals who are less than 1 percent of telephone and Internet users. Otherwise we won't be able to see the plot until it has already happened and, in the meantime, Big Brother government could become a big bully government.
George Chapman started working with big data collection and analysis in the 1970s. He also worked in other engineering fields including military, nuclear and cell phone engineering.


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Savanah Robinson started shooting 3-pointers out of necessity.
Pleasant Grove's strength is at the guard and wing positions, and the Vikings' inexperience in the post meant if they were going to score, they needed to do it from the outside.
"I was playing the post as a freshman, sophomore and junior," said Robinson, who had 13 3-pointers in the first six games. "Our post players are kind of small, so I knew it was going to be key.
"I started shooting about 100 a day trying to get comfortable with the release. I've been working hard on it to keep my shot going."
The 5-foot-8 senior wing enters the week as the top 3-point shooter in Class 5A, averaging more than two per game, and along with guards Megan Wilde and McKenna Miles, Pleasant Grove boasts a trio of top long-range shooters.
With 33 3s through the first six games of the season, the Vikings are on pace to take down their target the school record for 3s in a season (96). Pleasant Grove is on pace to make 115 3s.
Wilde, also a senior, has used the shot beyond the arc in the past, but the extra time she puts in after practice has helped boost her confidence.
"I wasn't hitting too many at the beginning of the year, but when I hit a couple, I thought I should work on it a little bit more," Wilde said. "I've been working on it in practice and after practice, and it's been a big help. If I can do it in practice, why can't I do it in a game?"
Pleasant Grove coach Glenn Larson said he has given his players the OK to let it fly whenever the opportunity presents itself.
"They have the green light, even in transition, to let it go," Larson said. "It's a huge part of our offense. Our strength is 3-point shooting, and you have to go with what you've got. So we're going to shoot it."
The reliance on the 3 comes with its drawbacks. If they aren't falling as was the case against Provo last week can the Vikings find enough offense to stay in games?
Pleasant Grove won last week despite making just two 3-pointers against the Bulldogs, who played man-to-man defense to limit long-range opportunities. Despite the result, Robinson isn't so sure that trend could continue over the course of the season.
"It's super crucial to make our 3s or it changes the momentum of the game," said Robinson, who leads the team in scoring at 11 points per game. "If it's off, we would need to rely on steals and fast breaks. Driving and getting to the line is also a big part of our offense."
The Vikings enter the week with three wins – just one shy of their 2011-12 season total. That season was marred by injuries that prevented Robinson and Wilde from playing even one game together.
Wilde missed the start of the season with a broken finger and Robinson tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in her right knee one year ago last week.
Robinson said coming back from the injury was "dreadful year," and though her knee is 100 percent, she still has a little ways to go to get over the mental hurdle.
"Setting a screen is how I tore it," she said, "so when I'm setting screens, I get super, super nervous about the physical contact. I've had to work really hard mentally to tell myself I'm OK and to trust the knee."
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Pleasant Grove boasts three of the top 3-point scorers in Class 5A.
Savanah Robinson, Megan Wilde and McKenna Miles combined for 32 3-pointers in six games entering the week.
Robinson said the players' goal is to break the school record of 96 3-pointers in a season. They are on pace for 115.


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Hi Just installed #112 and run update. This said updating to #113, when I look in the script it still shows #112 but I presume this is ok and just saved it as version 113.
Everything seems OK except the victim still can't connect to the internet. I get meterpreter session OK.
In previous items there is talk of bind9, is this something I need to do or is the script going to be updated.
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Using a partition editor of your choice, create 2 partitions on the SD card/USB flash drive. The first partition should be FAT 16 and at least 1GB (larger is recommended if you plan to add any additional modules, 1.5GB is a good size). The second partition should be Ext2. It MUST be Ext2, or this setup will not work. For the purposes of this how-to, the first partition will be referred to as sda1, the second as sda2.
Extract the files from bt3b141207.rar and copy the boot and BT3 directories and their contents to the first partition (FAT 16) of the SD card/USB flash drive.
Create an empty directory called changes on the second partition (Ext2) of the SD card/USB flash drive.
Run the bootinst.sh script contained in the boot directory on the first partition (/mnt/sda1/boot/bootinst.sh). This will make the SD card/USB flash drive bootable.
Edit the syslinux.cfg file found in /mnt/sda1/boot/syslinux. Specifically, find the entry for the persistent changes option, and amend the changes=/slax/slaxsave.dat boot parameter to changes=/dev/sda2 and save the amended syslinux.cfg file. The persistent changes entry should now look like:
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MENU LABEL BT3 Graphics mode with Persistent Changes
KERNEL /boot/vmlinuz
APPEND vga=0×317 initrd=/boot/initrd.gz ramdisk_size=6666 root=/dev/ram0 rw changes=/dev/sda2 autoexec=xconf;kdm
Note: The /dev/sda2 path assumes that when booting from the SD card/USB flash drive your machine is identifying the FAT 16 partition as sda1 and the Ext2 partition as sda2. If the partitions are being identified as something else (sdb1 and sdb2, for example), the changes= path will need to reflect that. In other words, if the Ext2 partition is identified as sdb2, the path should be changes=/dev/sdb2.
Boot from the SD card/USB flash drive, select the persistent changes option from the BT3 boot menu, and you should be on your way. Before shutting down BackTrack3 for the first time, it is advisable to edit /etc/rc.d/rc.0 by adding the line rmmod snd-hda-intel just above the #Set the path. comment. This will prevent the problem of the power not completely turning off at shutdown.
Known issues:
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There are many unforeseen expenses these days that crop up suddenly and untimely and need urgent action, which you might not have the funds to cover immediately as well as having a bad credit rating. That's where a 'bad credit payday loan' would be suitable for you.
When an individual gets a bad credit label against them, then he or she can be stuck in a rut that is really hard to escape from. They will find that lenders are uneasy with a bad credit rating and decline to loan money to such persons. Thankfully, there are lenders out there who are willing to help with 'bad credit payday loans' for such people with bad credit.
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German Man's Real Life Spider-Man Web-Shooter Is A Wrist-Mounted Laser-Guided Harpoon Gun
One of the coolest things about Spider-Man is unquestionably his web-shooters, the devices that allow him to swing around the city to fight crime without having to worry about all the questionable anatomy that would be brought up if he produced webs the same way as actual spiders. They're one of his trademarks, to the point where the new The Amazing Spider-Man series of films has reverted back to the idea of mechanical ones, replacing the previous movies' "organic" web-shooters, and they're the kind of thing that it would be really cool to own in real life.
And if you happen to be Patrick Priebe, you actually do. In honor of the release of Amazing Spider-Man 2, Priebe has constructed a homemade version of Spidey's webshooter that can launch fishing line out of a wrist-mounted coil and retract it, triggered by the same motion that Spidey uses in the comics. Also, there is a brass-tipped harpoon pointed directly at his palm that is launched out with a surprising amount of force. That seems like a good idea, right?


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(Yahoo!) - Countless male football fans were disappointed last month when Faith Hill made the announcement she'd be retiring as the sexy opening number for NBC's "Sunday Night Football." However, they'll no doubt perk right up again when they hear who her replacement is - it's yet another country-music beauty, Carrie Underwood.
The six-time Grammy Award winner and "American Idol," who was officially named the new "SNF" opener on Tuesday, says she's "thrilled" and "honored" that NBC chose her as Hill's replacement.
"I have always loved football season," she said. "It is so exciting to now become part of it every Sunday night!"
"Sunday Night Football" producer Fred Gaudelli confirmed that Underwood was their first--"and only"--choice to replace Hill. "She's one of America's most popular entertainers and the perfect fit for our show," he noted. Gaudelli revealed in a conference call today that Underwood was also included the original line-up of considerations in 2006 when the show debuted.
Underwood will be performing the same number Hill made famous for the past five seasons: "Waiting All Day For Sunday Night," which is set to the tune of Joan Jett's classic "I Hate Myself For Loving You." She'll be recording her own version of the song, marking her first production for NBC Sports. "It's the same song, same lyrics, but it's going to be with my flair," she explained.
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Washington, DC - The GSA Office of Citizens Service recently awarded a contract to the Vignette Corporation of Reston, Virginia for content management software that will increase the functionality of FirstGov.gov thereby providing Americans with better access to information and services offered by federal, state and local governments.
FirstGov.gov is the front door to government for citizens, businesses, other governments and the media seeking information and services from government. The content management software purchased from the Vignette Corporation will, in the words of GSA Associate Administrator M. J. Jameson, "Make FirstGov a better product for our citizens and all those who want to find a better way to interact with their government. What Vignette offered was a perfect fit for what we want to accomplish, which is to make government more accessible and more cost effective."
The increased functionality of FirstGov will also be available to other government agencies that want to use the content management system offered by GSA. This fulfills the mandate of the Bush administration to agencies and departments to share technologies when the opportunities present themselves in order to save taxpayer dollars while also improving the way information is disseminated from government to citizen.
The Vignette software will allow FirstGov to offer more information faster. Other agencies and departments that share in the Vignette solution will also be able to make their Web sites current, with more consistent, accurate, timely and detailed information. As a result, these improved Web sites will be more useful and the citizen will benefit.
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Super! Miranda Kerr Is Australia's New Wonder Woman
Grazia Australia's special edition issue features Miranda Kerr as Wonder Woman on the cover. Nerd powers… activate!
-Lucia Peters
Remember the hullabaloo surrounding that failed Wonder Woman television pilot featuring Adrianne Palicki last year? Remember how terrible her costume was? Well, clearly, David E. Kelley and company should have considered going down under if they really wanted to make it work.
Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr recently returned home to pose for fashion mag Grazia Australia's cover dressed as the Princess of the Amazons herself. The issue, which is a special edition, commemorates Australia Day, and the costume was designed by Alex Perry. Pretty badass, no?
Though dressing Miranda as Wonder Woman and wrapping her in an Australian flag was considered by some to be a controversial move, Grazia's fashion director, Thelma McQuillan, said that they're proud of the risk they took. "We're a fashion magazine—and this is art," she said. "We're taking a risk—because Wonder Woman is a globally recognized icon and not just anyone could pull it off. But Miranda is an Australian icon herself. She's the star who, time and time again, our readers say they most admire; a businesswoman, a wife, a mum. She is our wonder woman. And she has the presence to pull this recreation off."
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To be honest, I'm not entirely sure why the move was considered so controversial; if it's because Wonder Woman is an American icon and heroine and Miranda is Australian, it seems like a silly controversy. Just because Wonder Woman is American doesn't mean that women (and men!) of other nationalities can't dress up as her. Besides, McQuillan's explanation of why Grazia Autralia's readers like Miranda so much is kind of an awesome justification. She totally is a wonder woman. Go Miranda. There's a Wonder Woman inside all of us, is there not?
Here's the finished cover:
And just for good measure, here's a behind-the-scenes video of Miranda's Wonder Woman shoot:
She pulls it off quite nicely, doesn't she? All she needs is a Lasso of Truth and she's good to go!
Lucia Peters is BettyConfidential's associate editor.


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By Eric Stevick Herald Writer
GRANITE FALLS — As far as pursuits go, it wasn't a particularly high-speed chase.
It was, however, plenty dangerous.
Police in Granite Falls are trying to track down a convicted car thief who allegedly rammed two patrol cars Monday night and sent an officer to the hospital.
The drama unfolded in the 17300 block of Crooked Mile Road around 8:30 p.m. when a patrol officer tried to pull over a Subaru that had been reported stolen out of Everett, Granite Falls Police Chief Dennis Taylor said.
The suspect ignored police emergency lights and drove west onto state Highway 92 before spinning out. That's when the Granite Falls officer and a Snohomish County sheriff's deputy first tried to make an arrest.
The driver rammed into the front of the deputy's patrol car and took off. Later, he again lost control of the Subaru, this time running into a guardrail in the 16400 block of Highway 92.
The deputy drove his vehicle in front of the Subaru. The Granite Falls patrol officer parked behind.
That's when the driver put the Subaru in reverse, smashing into the front of the Granite Falls patrol car before ramming into the back of the deputy's patrol car, according to police reports.
Once again, the driver took off, heading east on Highway 92 where he again lost control and crashed into a power pole around 84th Street.
He ran away, leaving behind a woman in her 20s in the passenger seat.
A police dog was unable to track down the suspect.
The Granite Falls officer, 42, was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett where he was treated for bumps and bruises before being released. His patrol car was destroyed.
He had a civilian passenger with him during the pursuit. That person was not injured, Taylor said.
The decision to engage in a car chase with a civilian in the patrol car will be investigated, the chief said.
"At this point, it doesn't appear to be in compliance with our policies," Taylor said. "It's an internal thing we are going to look into."
The deputy was not injured.
The suspect, 31, remained at large Tuesday morning.
"He is a known car thief," Taylor said.
The pursuit never reached speeds of more than 60 mph, according to Taylor's review of dispatcher records.
Officers from Arlington, Everett, Lake Stevens and Marysville assisted Granite Falls police and the sheriff's office.
Detectives with the Snohomish County Collision Investigations Unit also were called in.
Taylor said prosecutors eventually could charge the man with several felonies, including possessing a stolen vehicle, eluding police, malicious mischief and two counts of assault on police officers. At the time of the pursuit, the suspect already was wanted on a warrant for possessing another stolen car. His driver's license is suspended.
Granite Falls has just five officers. It operates on a shoe string budget.
The Granite Falls patrol car that was damaged had been purchased from the sheriff's office two years ago for $7,800. It once had been Taylor's patrol car when he worked for the sheriff's office.
Taylor plans to turn over the keys to the patrol car he's now using so his officers can hit the streets.
"We have had cars go down in the past," Taylor said. "I just give them my car."
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UI happens because of problems with the muscles and nerves that help to hold or release your urine.
Stress incontinence can happen when the muscles under your pelvis that help control urination (called "pelvic floor muscles") become weak, causing a loss of control of these muscles. Stress incontinence can also happen if the small ring of muscles that hold the bladder closed (called the "bladder sphincter") becomes weak and allows urine to leak out.
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How Tennessee and Miami Met in the 1986 Sugar BowlJohnny Majors, witnesses said, lit up like Halley's Comet. Eyes big as saucers, the Tennessee coach raced from a Nashville banquet room to the nearest telephone.
Majors' breathless call took place shortly after the 1983 season, but it may have been the biggest single influence on the 1985 season: he hired Ken Donahue as the Vols' defensive coordinator.
Donahue shaped Bear Bryant's defenses for two glory-filled decades at Alabama. Defense was Bryant's trademark, but Bear was always smart enough to let genius take its course. There were times when the head coach would descend from his tower at practice and sit in his golf cart and watch Donahue's defenses go at it.
Bryant, the story goes, was entertaining a friend in Tuscaloosa. Toward the end of the evening, near midnight, they drove past the Alabama football offices. "Look," the friend said, "you forgot to turn out the light." "Naw," Bear said. "That's just that damn Donahue making me a legend."
Donahue was a B-team coach at Tennessee during Majors' All-American season of 1956, and later the two shared a desk as assistants at Mississippi State. "Ken Donahue," Majors said of the man whose greatest pleasure was going to work an hour early, "is one of a kind. His life, his soul, his recreation is football."
Now Tennessee had the sad-eyed, stoop-shouldered, single-minded defensive wizard, who was not retained at Alabama after Bryant stepped aside. Donahue was a recruiting coup for Majors.
A tie and a defeat blotched Tennessee's first four games of '85, but Majors' worst loss came during a game: spectacular quarterback Tony Robinson couldn't find a receiver in the third quarter against Alabama and ducked into the line. The crack was heard in the stands. Robinson's season (91 of 143 for 1,246 yards and eight touchdowns) was over - knee surgery followed.
Daryl Dickey, 24-year-old son of Tennessee athletic director Doug Dickey and a Vol backup for three-and-a-half years, excluding a redshirt season, raced in and got Tennessee home with a 16-14 victory.
After a 6-6 game with Georgia Tech a week later, Dickey responded with 10 touchdown passes and one interception in six regular-season starts - and five victories. A 64.9 (85 of 131) completion percentage and 106 consecutive passes without an interception were school records.
At the same time, Donahue's defense surged to the SEC fore, surrendering one meaningful touchdown in those last six regular-season games, allowing only a 13-point average in 11 games, forcing 37 turnovers and yielding a miniscule four-yards per completion.
Ray Perkins, who succeeded Bryant at Alabama, gave Majors another helping hand in late November, settling for a 14-14 tie against LSU with 1:23 remaining, putting both a half-game behind in the SEC standings while the Vols had only lightweights Ole Miss, Kentucky and Vanderbilt left to play.
"Air Italia" was blowing through the University of Miami schedule. Vinny Testaverde (216 of 352 for 3,238 yards), was the linchpin of an offense that averaged 461 yards and 36 points. The Hurricanes' defense was just as impressive, allowing 2.8 yards a rush, causing 30 turnovers.
Miami lost its opener to Florida (35-23), then sailed through a treacherous schedule: Oklahoma (17-14) in Norman, Florida State (35-27) and Maryland (29-22). It was just that achievement that had Coach Jimmy Johnson fuming at the pollsters who voted Oklahoma third, a spot ahead of Miami, after the Sooners beat Nebraska in mid-November. "You always hear these people talking about playoffs," snorted the 44-year-old cherub-faced Texan. "I just wonder if those are the same people who voted Oklahoma over Miami," Johnson mimicked the apparent reasoning. "Well, they looked so good (on TV) against Nebraska. Heck, Nebraska lost two games - and we beat both of those teams (Florida State and Oklahoma)."
Miami did move up to No. 2 in the AP poll after beating Notre Dame 58-7 at season's end, which meant that the Sugar Bowl had a national championship possibility, should the Hurricanes defeat No. 8 Tennessee and Oklahoma beat No. 1 Penn State in the Orange.
A new era was ushered in with the pairing. In the 51 previous Sugar Bowls, the University of Florida played in it twice, the only times teams from the Sunshine State had appeared in the game. Over the next 17 years there would be 14 combined appearances by Florida, Florida State and Miami - including three Sugar Bowls matching two of these in-state rivals against each other, with each of the three winning a national championship in New Orleans during that span.
This game was like a reunion. Majors had played and coached in the Classic, winning the national championship with Pitt in the '77 Sugar. Donahue had been to the Sugar with both Tennessee and Alabama. Johnson played for Arkansas in the 1963 game against Ole Miss, and was an assistant with Oklahoma in the early 1970s.
Furthermore, the man who signed Johnson to his grant-in-aid at Arkansas had coached in the 1974 Sugar Bowl, and was now the AD at Tennessee, Doug Dickey. And Johnson remembered when one of his old coaches had moved to Mississippi State and helped the eager young man get his first coaching assignment, at Picayune (Miss.) High. Later Johnson was his assistant at Iowa State.
It was, of course, Majors.
Recap excerpted from the book "Sugar Bowl Classic: A History" by Marty Mulé, who covered the game and the organization for decades for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.


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Creating Assessments
Creating an Assessment from Scratch
In a previous unit, Ms. Sohn created a rubric to help her students self-assess collaborative work using a wiki. She wants to add this rubric to her Personal Library so she can copy traits to it from other assessments in the Assessment Library. To do this, she creates an assessment from scratch by clicking the Create Assessment icon in the right pane of her Teacher Workspace.
Ms. Sohn types the content of her rubric into the application. Then, she adds rows and columns and drags them to organize them into a different order. She can use the Quick Search feature to copy traits from other rubrics into her assessment.
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OAKVILLE, ON, Canada -- Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop coffee is now available in RealCup capsules compatible with Keurig K-Cup single-serve brewers.
The capsules of the 100% Arabica coffee served in the famous coffee and doughnut chain are available in regular and decaf varieties in office coffee service and retail. They will also be sold at participating Tim Hortons shops.
Tim Hortons, based in Ontario, has more than 800 restaurants in the United States and 4,350 restaurants systemwide.
RealCup single-serve capsules are manufactured for Canadian roaster Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, which is also based in Ontario.


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MOBILE6 Vehicle Emission Modeling Software
This Web page provides the MOBILE6 Vehicle Emission Modeling Software and related presentations and training resources. MOBILE6 is an emission factor model for predicting gram per mile emissions of Hydrocarbons (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Particulate Matter (PM), and toxics from cars, trucks, and motorcycles under various conditions. MOBILE6 has been replaced by MOVES as EPA's official model for estimating emissions from cars, trucks and motorcycles. Information about MOVES, including policy guidance on when it must be used for State Implementation Plans and transportation conformity determinations is available here.
For further information or assistance regarding this web page or MOBILE6:
- MOBILE Model Information Contact: fax: (734) 214-4939 or email: email@example.com
- EPA-MOBILENEWS Listserver: Full description and subscription information
NOTE: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available as a free download, to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more about PDF, and for a link to the free Acrobat Reader.
- MOBILE6 Model
- Presentations
- Training
- Technical Documentation
- Workshop Documents
- Main mobile sources modeling page
- Related Links
MOBILE6 Model
- MOBILE62.ZIP -- This zipped file allows users to download the MOBILE6.2 model, including HC, CO, NOx, PM air toxics, user guide, supporting documentation, a "frequently asked questions" list, source code, and sample input and output files. This file includes the updated PM emission factors for heavy duty diesel vehicles. The file can be unzipped with standard software such as WinZip. A "read-me" file explains the next steps for setting up and using the model. (March 2006) 3.4M ZIP (Free zip software is available at http://www.download.com ) If you already have the current MOBILE6 model, but need the new PM emission factors, you can download and use just the updated PM emission factors here. MOBILE6 will not work on a 64 bit computer. If you have a 64 bit computer and need to use MOBILE6, try using the 32 bit emulation mode in Windows7.
- MOBILE6 User Guide (PDF) (262 pp, 502K, EPA420-R-03-010, August 2003) This guide (also in MOBILE62.ZIP) provides detailed instructions for setting up and running MOBILE6 emission scenarios.
- MOBILE6.2 Policy Guidance (PDF) (13 pp, 672K, February 24, 2004) This guidance clarifies how and when the current version of MOBILE6.2 can be used for SIPs and conformity purposes.
- Federal Register Notice of Availability: Official Release of MOBILE6.2 Motor Vehicle Emissions Factor Model (PDF) (3 pp , 154 K, published May 19, 2004)
- Policy Guidance on when MOBILE6 must be used for State Implementation Plans and Conformity (PDF) (14 pp, 105K) This document lists questions and answers on how and when to use MOBILE6 in SIP development and transportation conformity decisions.
- Technical Guidance on the Use of MOBILE6.2 for Emission Inventory Preparation -- This document provides EPA guidance on appropriate input assumptions and sources of data for the use of MOBILE6.2 in SIP and conformity related submissions.
- Cover Memo (PDF) (1 pg, 43K)
- Technical Guidance (PDF) (82 pp, 340 K, EPA420-R-04-013, August 2004)
- Diesel sulfur levels by county (PDF) (634 pp, 1.3MB, see section 5.5 of the Technical Guidance document, above)
- Technical Description of the Toxics Module for MOBILE6.2 and Guidance on Its Use for Emission Inventory Preparation - This document describes the methodology used to estimate air toxic emission rates in the toxics module for MOBILE6.2, describes the sources of data used, and provides users with guidance on how to obtain data required as input parameters for the model. The document also compares some MOBILE6.2 results to results using a previous highway mobile source toxics emission factor model, MOBTOX5b.
- Technical Guidance: Technical Description of the Toxics Module for MOBILE6.2 and Guidance on Its Use for Emission Inventory Preparation(PDF) (34 pp, 589K, EPA420-R-029, November 2002)
- Sensitivity Analysis of MOBILE6.0 (PDF) (64 pp, 1.3MB, EPA420-R-02-035, December 2002) This report presents a systematic study of the relative importance of various MOBILE6 input parameters.
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (42 pp, 140K, EPA420-B-03-013, November 2003) This document (an October 2003 version is also in MOBILE62.ZIP) lists questions from MOBILE6 users and answers from EPA staff.
- Excel spreadsheet and Windows program to calculate the humidity ratio in grains of water per pound of dry air using relative humidity, barometric pressure, and ambient temperature as input. (February 2002) 16K XLS
- Federal Register Notice of Availability: Official Release of the MOBILE6 Motor Vehicle Emissions Factor Model (PDF) (4 pp, 141 K, published January 29, 2002)
MOBILE6 Presentations:
- MOBILE6 Presentations, April 4, 2001, North American Motor Vehicle Emissions Control Conference (NAMVECC), Atlanta.
- Overview and Comparison to MOBILE5 (PDF) (15 pp, 113K)
- Input/Modeling Guidance and SIP/Conformity Policy (PDF) (18 pp, 19K)
- MOBILE6 Presentation, March 26, 2001, Coordinating Research Council On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego (PDF) (13 pp, 106K)
- MOBILE6 Presentation, March 27, 2000, Coordinating Research Council On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego (PDF) (17 pp, 110K)
- MOBILE6 Presentation, December 9, 1998, Air and Waste Management Association meeting, New Orleans
- Slides (PDF) (11 pp, 38K)
- Paper (PDF) (18 pp, 70K)
MOBILE6 Training
EPA has developed a variety of training materials for MOBILE6 users. Also see the MOBILE6 user guide above.
- 5-Day Training presented in Seattle, September 2001
- ReadMe (TXT)
- PowerPoint presentation given on the first day of the course (PDF) (195 pp, 2.4MB). This is a basic introduction to on-road emissions modeling and MOBILE6. It can serve as a stand-alone class for managers and others who will not perform analyses using the model.
- Training Manual for the five day course:
- Day 1 (PDF) (200 pp, 1.3MB)
- Day 2 (PDF) (70 pp, 255K)
- Day 3 (PDF) (127 pp, 780K)
- Day 4 (PDF) (59 pp, 275K)
- Day 5 (PDF) (99 pp, 300K)
- During the second through fifth days of the training, numerous examples were worked in class. The examples are given in the training manual. The solutions to those examples are given in these four files:
- Day 2 (PDF) (90 pp, 260K)
- Day 3 (PDF) (12 pp, 160K)
- Day 4 (PDF) (54 pp, 250K)
- Day 5 (PDF) (10 pp, 90K)
- Computer-based training 1.9M ZIP.
After unzipping, please see the "ReadmeCD.txt" file for instructions.
Comments and questions should be sent by email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please make sure to include your name and organizational affiliation on any comments.
Related Links:
- Technical Background
- Workshop Documents
- Evaluation of the U.S. EPA MOBILE6 Highway Vehicle Emission Factor Model, Coordinated Research Council Project E-64 (PDF) (186 pp, 3.8MB, published March 2004)


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Joe Southwick threw for 199 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 19-of-26 efficiency as No. 25 Boise State held off Nevada, 27-21, at Mackay Stadium.
D.J. Harper totaled 130 yards and one score on 24 rushes for the Broncos (10-2, 7-1 MWC), who have won three in a row and assured themselves a share of the Mountain West Conference crown.
"We made plays when we had to," Southwick said. "Nevada didn't quit. We knew they weren't going to quit."
Matt Miller added 127 yards and a TD reception on seven catches, and Chris Potter also hauled in a Southwick pass for a score.
Cody Fajardo finished 14-of-20 for 203 yards, adding 81 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries for the Wolf Pack (7-5, 4-4), who finished the regular season with four losses in their last five.
"Unfortunately, our offense started clicking too late and it ended up in a loss," Fajardo admitted. "Their defense is very sound. They have 11 players playing together and it's tough to execute against that."
Stefphon Jefferson contributed 139 yards and two rushing scores on 28 attempts.
Jefferson's 8-yard run into the end zone pulled Nevada to 24-14 with 8:26 left in regulation, but Boise State pushed its margin to 13 after a 30-yarder from Michael Frisina to end a 12-play drive which stalled at the hosts' 13-yard line.
The Wolf Pack made it interesting on their next series, as Fajardo ran in from six yards out and it was 27-21. Zach Sudfeld aided the drive with a 47-yard reception to the BSU 15.
Even after holding Boise State to a three-and-out on its final series, a touchback on the ensuing punt found the hosts at their own 20 with 17 seconds remaining. Fajardo found Brandon Wimberly for 22 yards on second down, but his desperation heave on 2nd-and-10 fell well short of the goal line and was knocked away as time expired.
Potter's 17-yard TD reception in the back of the end zone was the lone score of the opening quarter and gave the visitors a 7-0 edge.
Harper then crossed into the end zone on a 2-yard scamper early in the second for a 14-0 game.
Frisina booted a 20-yard field goal on Boise State's final possession of the half.
Nevada used its first drive of the second half to get on the board, as Jefferson took it in from the 1-yard line on the ninth play from scrimmage to cap an 86-yard drive.
The Broncos responded one play later as Southwick found Miller for a 52-yard touchdown strike. Shane Williams-Rhodes gave the visitors excellent field position after he returned the kickoff 41 yards to the BSU 48.
Game Notes
BSU has won 12 of the last 13 meetings since 1999 ... Nevada racked up 23 first downs and 430 total yards to Boise State's 22 first downs and 438 yards of offense ... Potter ended with 42 yards on five catches, and Sudfeld totaled 67 yards on three grabs ... Boise State reached double digits in wins for the seventh straight season.


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I just received this yesterday from Mulysa at http://abysmal.etsy.com and I absolutely love it. I originally purchased the orange skullerfly months ago and it's been a conversation piece and favorite accessory. As usual Mulysa added in a little something extra,a little scorpion ring just in time for Scorpio! (Added bonus: My partner in crime and all things good is a Scorpio.) I couldn't get decent pics of the ring but once I do I'll post them. Check out the wonderful accessories Mulysa has to offer and I will be planning a photo shoot with my new green skullerfly very soon.


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Indians slated for first official full squad workout Monday
(GOODYEAR, Ariz.) – Everyone has arrived and now it's really time for baseball.
The Cleveland Indians will hold their first full squad workout on Monday morning at the club's player development complex.
Position players completed their physicals on Sunday, just one day after reporting. Pitchers and catchers for the Tribe reported to spring camp on Tuesday and followed a similar schedule going through one-on-one meetings with manager Terry Francona and general manager Chris Antonetti following their physicals.
Francona typically speaks to the club on the first "official" full squad workout day. After a morning stretch around 9:30 am, camp will officially open for the entire club.
The Indians will practice right up until Wed. Feb. 26, the date of their first Cactus League game when they play the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark. First pitch for that game is set for 3:05 pm ET and can be heard on Newsradio WTAM 1100. Tom Hamilton and Jim Rosenhaus will provide all of the play-by-play action.
Once spring exhibition games begin, the Tribe will still hold early morning workouts and batting practice sessions prior to Cactus League play.
Up until this point there have been no major injury issues for the Indians.
The Indians have 64 players in camp this spring and are stressing depth as a major key. Earlier in the week Francona mentioned to the assembled media that out of the 63 players in camp a year ago, 49 of them played at the big league level. Only two of those 49 players appeared for others clubs.
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Spooky Live Comedy to Benefit the Moorpark Library
Jason Love
Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Friends of the Moorpark Library is pleased to present a clean-comedy fundraiser to benefit the library. This time, in the spirit of Halloween, the show will be held at the Perez Funeral Home in Camarillo. Mr. Perez, a respected member of the community and himself a friend of the library, has graciously opened his doors to all the fun -- a no-host wine social, door prizes, and plain ol' good company. Tickets are only $12 and enter you automatically for our door prize raffle!
Wacky Al Lubel is one of Letterman's favorite comedians. Click here for Al Lubel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj_DtxA5UzE
The ever-lovable Steve Mazan founded LaughStrong after he himself survived cancer. Click here for Steve Mazan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFYxXHkNENE
Jason Love is a professional local comedian and also a friend of the library. Click here for Jason Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzMQj-CIDZM
Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PDT)
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'The fifth annual annual gift-giving program is a partnership with the Buffalo Police Department and Rob Ray of the Buffalo Sabres to distribute gifts and food to needy families across the city before Christmas. Tuesday morning, 11 police officers and nine Buffalo Sabres volunteered to go to the homes of 30 families and handed out about $6,000 worth of food and $3,000 in toys, said Jim Goodwin, an employee of a Tops affiliate who organized all the donations.'
Sabres, police spread holiday cheer
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