Been self-motivated is one of the key ways to advance one's career, so I have decided to share Gail Cohen's list of attributes that typify self-motivated individuals. Hope it would help someone out there.

Self-motivated people:

1. Understand their purpose in life and live it. 

2. Live outside their area of comfort (do something every day that is a little bit risky).

3. Get involved with every facet of life (leave no stone unturned).

4. Energize (jump in with both feet).

5. Exemplify humility. They are able to laugh at themselves, admit vulnerabilities, and take criticism.

6. Learn something new every day (not by accident, but by design).

7. Believe in themselves and others.

8. Are persistent — able to explore options (never give up – never say die).

9. Strive for health in all aspects of their lives (physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and socially).

10.  Rise above problems, adversity, loss, and momentary failure.

Source: http://info.profilesinternational.com/profiles-employee-assessment-blog/bid/114118/10-Attributes-of-Highly-Self-Motivated-People

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