There are already enough loud success gods in the world. I have spent a good deal of my life in the company of people who, despite their extraordinary accomplishments, would not draw attention from strangers. These quiet winners really get to me. They make significant contributions to society, but they don’t always make a big splash.
One man who fits this criteria and comes from a humble background is one example. In the past, he used his business idea to invest in residential properties and gain a net worth of more than $20 million. However, he never really recovered from the catastrophe that cost him everything. He was without a place to live once more this past year.
Nobody really knows his genuine potential, and he receives harsh criticism from others despite his circumstances. He has a better understanding of business than anyone you have ever come into contact with. He is able to examine economic patterns from previous years and draw conclusions from events that appear to be at random. In addition, he can mentally solve challenging mathematical puzzles with ease.
Despite what society considers to be his failure, I think he is a winner. However, I think he can ascend once more. His attitude is what holds him back. It is individuals like him, quietly rising to the top, that really inspire me. Who doesn’t root for an underdog? Let’s now examine what makes these unsung heroes of their fields so successful:
They know they are not master of all
The quiet heroes believe that becoming experts in all aspects associated with life is a fairytale fantasy. They expect some aspects to be difficult since they know that if their business succeeds, their personal lives may suffer.
Success for them is about striking a balance in several spheres of life.
Showing off success is not important
It takes a lot of energy and effort to win. How many podcasts and thank-you notes are too much for you before your own success starts to overwhelm you? You can either concentrate on producing more or brag about your accomplishments. Quiet winners don’t share their success with others.
They have more essential things to do than maintain a glitzy personal brand and appear on podcasts all the time.
They ask more than they answer
Answering questions is always considered dull by most people. They would prefer to gather information and see where it takes the conversation. Asking questions can lead to new insights and even little successes.
Nobody knows every possible solution. Answers don’t teach you anything. Quiet winners frequently prevail by raising more questions than others.
They glorify others for their success
Like me, you would have seen that having a big ego is the root cause of being fascinated with appearances. In order to avoid attention, some successful people would rather keep a low profile and give credit to others for their accomplishments.
As a result of their great influence on others, their humility draws a lot of wonderful individuals into their lives.
They can easily laugh at themselves
Humble achievers make fun of themselves because they don’t hide the fact that they understand that life is full of trials and errors. They are not always right; only occasionally do they succeed.
In the midst of a boisterous crowd, self-deprecating humor helps to lift the spirits. It takes talent to reduce stress. Once the pressure subsides, it makes room for tasks to be completed.
They keep their achievements private
Do you think that high achievers flaunt their valuations, revenue raised, number of followers, bank balance, number of employees, duration of business, qualifications, and education? No, that is not the way a humble achiever behaves. They simply don’t connect with the entire scene.
What is important to them? They are all about working hard every single day, though. Occasionally, it yields something truly remarkable. They don’t seem to think about it though. They are quick to return to the source of those magical instances.
They appear to be dressed regularly
It must be difficult for you to identify them on the street. Their casual dress, consisting of jeans, t-shirts, maybe an outfit from a thrift store, worn-out shoes, and perhaps a small item like a scarf, lets them blend in readily. Their attire makes no reference to their prior achievements. That is how they like it.
They avoid showing off their successes with ornate wristwatches; all it takes is a quick peek at their phone to see what time it is.
Media is not their forte
In most circumstances, you would most certainly not see them interacting with the media. They dread being constantly acknowledged. Think about going grocery shopping without having someone thrust a selfie stick in your face. All they want is some quiet time.
They would prefer to let their successes speak for themselves, contrary to other media organizations that are looking to profit from their success. They don’t approve of public relations firms. They believe that fake news articles in the media for publicity have little possibility of success.
What differentiates them is the reason behind their actions
They succeed because they take a different tack. They have an unusual reason for wanting to win. Their wins might not seem like much in the grand scheme of things.
They don’t do their work for recognition; they do it for the love of it. They gain a great deal of significance from their work. If the loud person genuinely understood that, he may reconsider their life choices.
The challenge is that they are quite private, so it is almost hard to know what drives them. My entire perspective on life has changed the few times I have been able to connect with them.
Wrapping up
Silence may do wonderful things. You may stop communicating with people for weeks at a time, or you could stop using social media entirely for a year.
The secret to winning is to lose yourself in your task in silence, not to chase after attention. Quiet achievers alter the world in little but significant ways.
Look out for the person reading quietly in the corner; you never know when they are going to surprise you.
Sana Ahmed Khan is a life coach and author of multiple books from Islamabad, Pakistan. As a certified life coach and author, Sana is keen on helping women from all walks of life. Sana empowers you to overcome self-doubt, find balance, and become your best self through her guidance focused on mindful living, social skills, and personal development.
