If You Have These 6 Personality Traits, You Probably Throw People Off Without Realizing It
These traits can come off as intimidating or off-putting if you're not careful.
Allyssa Sayers | Unsplash Have you ever encountered people who throw you off? Maybe it's not anything negative that they might've done, or said. It might just be a pleasantly surprising energy that they exude.
Maybe it's the subtlety of their authenticity that throws you off. While many traits are perceived as positive and widely accepted, there are some traits that go against traditional expectations that some people might not know how to react to.
If you have these 6 personality traits, you probably throw people off without realizing it:
1. You do what you say you'll do
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Why will this throw people off? Because you’re living an honest life. You’re not lying to yourself or those around you. You say what you plan to do, and you’ll say it in a way that raises the hairs on your neck because it should be daunting.
In a world of lies and laziness, this is a savage act. This is also crucial for building trust, maintaining integrity, and fostering strong relationships, both personally and professionally. It demonstrates reliability, commitment, and respect, which are essential for success in any environment.
2. You're assertive
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Assertiveness throws people off because it's a driving and enlivening force. It will wake you up and move those around you like magic. Pick up your socks, when yesterday you skipped it. Call that prospect. Write that article and finish it.
We’re all born assertive, but then we allow life to knock us back, so we become scared. Fight back. Relocate your assertiveness in small steps.
Research has shown prioritizing assertiveness offers a pathway to a more confident, fulfilling, and well-rounded life, characterized by healthier relationships, reduced stress, and increased success in various domains. Identifying and confronting irrational beliefs about assertiveness can help overcome self-doubt and fear of expressing needs.
3. You're consistent
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Look at those people around you who are soft. They tend to wait for good things to happen to them. Savage success isn’t an event. You create it by being consistent.
You are so consistent that people think you’re boring. Dull diligence in a lost world is the move that will throw people off. This is how you see real, gradual wins — each one switching you on a little more than the last.
4. You don't try, you do
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Own your moves at whatever level you’re at. This will enliven you. You must simply do things. Commit and do. Commit and do. Don’t try.
Research stresses that it isn't about giving up or becoming complacent. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a balanced approach to life that values self-compassion, acceptance, and strategic effort over relentless striving. This shift in mindset can lead to numerous benefits for mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
5. You know your enemy
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Enemies are underrated. Identifying your enemies is one of the most powerful ways to create leverage and excitement in your life and throw people off.
Our ancestors were able to create remarkable things and survive in terrible circumstances. How? Because their enemies, whether tigers, bad weather, pests, or other tribes, forced them to toughen.
For most of us, our enemy is just our mind. Who are your haters? Who doubted you? No need to attack them physically.
You needn’t even hate them. They can be a friend you compete against. Use them. Become strong, so you can beat them. Have something to prove. This is where there is power in the ego.
6. You're committed
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Most people struggle with their health because they’re doing, in their minds, just enough to stave off misery. Why stop at the halfway point? Decide to become elite. Cut out all the crap.
Throw people off by dedicating your life to physical mastery. Stop doing things just so you can fit in with your friends. Stand out and own it. Become so healthy that you turn heads. But most of all, do it so you feel great. The better you feel — both mentally and physically — the easier it is to live well.
Research demonstrates that commitment is a powerful driving force in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviors. Understanding the various factors that influence commitment, as outlined in these theories, is crucial for developing effective health promotion and intervention programs.
Alex Mathers is a writer and coach who helps you build a money-making personal brand with your knowledge and skills while staying mentally resilient. He's the author of the Mastery Den newsletter, which helps people triple their productivity.
