drivers of success

Key Drivers of Success

Rich Diviney highlights several attributes essential for success based on his experiences as a retired Navy SEAL and author:

1. Grit Attributes:

   • Courage: Overcoming fear to take action.
   • Perseverance: Staying committed despite challenges.
   • Adaptability: Adjusting to new situations and environments.
   • Resiliency: Bouncing back from setbacks.

2. Drive Attributes:

   • Self-Efficacy: A belief in one's ability to achieve goals, combining confidence, initiative, and optimism.
   • Discipline: Consistent effort and control in pursuing long-term objectives.

3. Mental Acuity, Leadership, and Team Ability: Effective functioning within different roles and contexts, often grounded in personal and collective attributes that drive performance and achievement 1.

Geoff Lewis, a venture capitalist, emphasizes slightly different aspects in the context of winning deals and success in the venture capital market:

1. Timing:

   • Identifying and acting on opportunities at the right moment, especially when they are not yet on everyone’s radar.

2. Diligence:

   • Conducting thorough due diligence to validate decisions, even while trying to move quickly.

3. Pricing Discipline:

   • Maintaining discipline in valuation and pricing to ensure sustainable investment strategies 2.

These insights suggest that success is multi-faceted, involving a combination of personal attributes like grit and self-efficacy, strategic actions like timing and diligence, and contextual awareness depending on the field of endeavor.