Identifying
SuperAttainers
The
SuperAttainment Research Center is funding a multi-year study of high achieving individuals across a great variety of fields and geographies. The purpose is to determine key attributes indicating an propensity toward superior achievement that can be recognized by most people with experience managing other people.
The work is ongoing and is being expanded continuously.
The
SuperAttainment Research Center is an initiative to help people
in management positions identify high potential leaders and channel
them toward meaningful contributions to their organizations and to
society at large.
The
8 attributes of SuperAttainers listed below are considered some of
the
most common and easiest to identify when accompanied by other
aspects of career success.
8
Attributes of
SuperAttainers
1. Early Success
The Early Bird Gets the Worm…and Everything Else
SuperAttainers usually begin doing amazing things early in their life. In fields like music and sport, it has long been
understood that for a child to have a chance at greatness, he needs to begin around age 3 and then work at it for many years. In business and politics, unusual ability is also recognized early in a SuperAttainer’s career and is followed with many years of continued achievement. In the greatness game, it is the rabbit who wins the
race -- as long as he persists like the tortoise.
2. Contrarian
When in Rome, Don’t Do As the Romans
SuperAttainers generally think of themselves as different and apart from other people. They can often be described as rebellious and
disobedient by those who try to rule over them and are never willing crowd followers. Tremendous success seems to require doing things tremendously different.
Doing things a little better will yield results that are only a little better than others and this is not what SuperAttainers are interested in.
3. Conceited
The Pride Before The Rise
In order for someone to be thought of as great in the minds of others, he must first be thought of as great in his own mind. The tremendous achievements of SuperAttainers seem to be merely a realization in the outer world of what is already in their inner world. Predictably, it is uncommon for such people to be overly shy about describing their abundant abilities. Many SuperAttainers have come to recognize that being known as arrogant does not help their purpose and they do a good job of appearing modest. However, a bit of digging into their personality should uncover a deep feeling of self-significance.
4. Hard-Knocked
Nothing Succeeds Like Suffering
SuperAttainers have often experienced traumatic periods when their careers or even their lives were in great peril. It is during these times that they gain a deep seated feeling of personal vulnerability that can stay with them for the rest of their lives. The advantage to the future SuperAttainer is that they become consumed by the realization that they must accomplish all they can while they have the chance because it can all come crashing down at any time. It is a psychological condition that will drive them to greatness for
the rest of their lives.
5. Loner
One is Company, Two is a Crowd
SuperAttainers are often described by others as dreamers, outsiders, cold-hearted and similar labels often given to loners. They are comfortable spending long periods in the company of themselves to ponder, learn and envisage the future. Many develop a love of solitary activities such as book-reading early in their life. They are not usually enthusiastic participants in team activities except when they are
leading the group.
6. Mentored
& Motivated
Behind Every Great Man are His Parents
Parents often play
the key role in the cultivation and realization of SuperAttainers,
spending immense amounts of time and money to give their offspring
the skills, experiences and relationships required for immense
amounts of success. They tutor baby SuperAttainers from the crib,
send them to the best schools and put them in touch with the best
mentors. It has been shown that mothers, in particular, can play a
strong role if they are supremely confident in their son's innate
abilities and then take devoted and continuing action to develop
them.
7. Discontent
Patience is No Virtue
SuperAttainers have an abnormally intense need for continuous accomplishment. Success does not bring these people a sense of inner peace. There is always someone else to overtake or a higher target to aspire to. They are impatient, dissatisfied and edgy when not engaged in activities that lead to the fulfillment of their personal goals. They seem psychologically unstable in this regard compared with most people.
8. Promoted
Self-Flattery Gets You Everywhere
There have been many great people who have lived and died in the history of our species but nobody knows most of them because their achievements were inadequately documented. In order to be thought of as a great success by large numbers of people, someone needs to be a great success at publicizing the SuperAttainer. In most instances, it is the SuperAttainers
themselves who are great self-promoters. In other cases, another talented person takes on the critically important role.
TWO
TYPES OF SUPERATTAINERS
1. Aristocratic SuperAttainers
Pampered and pompous, these people excel despite having been given it all. They grow up with all the best things, attend the best schools and hobnob with the best minds. Because they are so deeply bonded to a powerful and privileged elite, they are often conservative and elitist. Real change seldom happens with these people in charge. On the plus side, they are less likely to lead themselves and their followers down paths of mutual destruction. Examples of Aristocratic SuperAttainers include: Winston Churchill, Peter the Great, Louis XIV and Frederick the Great.
2. Come-From-
Nothing
SuperAttainers
Rags to riches, these people pull themselves up to greatness through tremendous obstacles. Luck plays a role but most of their success is due to relentless force of character. Since they come from outside the establishment, they can be great agents of change. Unfortunately, they are prone to crash and burning when they inevitably overstretch themselves and their supporters. Examples of Come-From-Nothing SuperAttainers include: Joseph Stalin,
Napoleon Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Mao Zedong.
Rules
for Managers
Rules
for Self-Help
Rules
for Parents
Men
Vs. Women
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SuperAttainer:
Juan Ponce de
Leon
Spanish Explorer:
Juan
Ponce de Leon
Main
Life Accomplishments:
He
was a Spanish conquistador. He was born in Santervás de Campos
(Valladolid). As a young man he joined the war to conquer Granada, the
last Moorish state on the Iberian peninsula. Ponce de León accompanied
Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World. He became the
first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish Crown. He is
also notable for his voyage to Florida, the first known European excursion
there.
Basics:
Born:
Born 1460 in Santervas, Spain
Died: Died
1521 (aged 61) in Havana, Cuba
Nationality: Spanish
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Fields: Explorer
Main Accomplishments: Famous explorer from Spain of
Roman Catholic Religion.
Chronology
of Life Events:
1460
Birth
of Ponce de Leon
1490s
Ponce
travelled the seas as a Privateer, attacking ships belonging to the Moors
Sep
25, 1493
The
Second voyage of Christopher Columbus with 16 ships from Cadiz, carrying
about 1500 men - including Juan Ponce de Leon
Sep
29, 1494
Christopher
Columbus returns to Spain but Juan Ponce de Leon stays in Santo Domingo
(now called the Dominican Republic)
Feb
23, 1512
Charles
V grants Juan Ponce de Leon a patent authorizing him to discover and
people the Island of Bimini (in the Bahamas) bestowing upon him the title
of Adelantado and total jurisdiction
1508
Ponce
de Leon founded the first settlement in Puerto Rico, Caparra (later
relocated to San Juan)Ponce de Leon colonized Puerto Rico using just a few
troops and one greyhound who scared the natives
Mar
3, 1513
Ponce
sets out from San German ( Puerto Rico ) with three ships, fitted out at
his own expense
Mar
14, 1513
Juan
Ponce de Leon reaches Guanahani, San Salvador ,where Christopher Columbus
first sighted land
Mar
27, 1513
Juan
Ponce de Leon comes within sight of the coast ( Florida)
Apr
2, 1513
Juan
Ponce de Leon took possession of the land which Ponce de Leon named "Pascua
de Florida" ( Feast of Flowers) because they first spotted land on
Palm Sunday
1513
Juan
Ponce de Leon returned to Puerto Rico
Sep
27, 1514
Via
his friend, Pedro Nunez de Guzman, he secured a second grant giving him
power to settle the Island of Bimini and the Island of Florida, ( at this
point in time Florida was thought to be just an island)
1521
He
set out with two ships ready to colonise Florida. Whilst building houses
Ponce de Leon and his party were attacked by a tribe of the Calusa (on
Pine Island)
1521
Juan Ponce de Leon returned to Havana, Cuba, where he died of his wounds.
His tomb is in the cathedral in Old San Juan
Early
Life:
He
was born in Santervas, Spain, in 1460 (the date is uncertain), Ponce de
Leon was a soldier fighting Muslims in southern Spain in the early 1490's.
Ponce de Leon sailed on Christopher Columbus' second expedition to the
Americas in 1493. Ponce de Leon did not return to Spain with Columbus; he
stayed in Santo Domingo (now called the Dominican Republic).
He was appointed governor of the Dominican province of Higuey. He later
heard of gold in the neighboring island of Borinquen (now called Puerto
Rico) and brutally conquered the island, claiming it for Spain. He was
then appointed governor of this island. Due to his extreme brutality to
Native Americans, he was removed from office in 1511.
Ponce de Leon was then given the right to find and take the island of
Bimini (in the Bahamas); he was searching for riches and the fountain of
youth (a legendary spring that gave people eternal life and health). He
sailed from Puerto Rico on March 3, 1513, with three ships, the Santa
Maria, the Santiago, and the San Cristobal, and about 200 men. After stops
at Grand Turk Island and San Salvador, they reached the east coast of
Florida (St. Augustine) in April 1513. Ponce de Leon named the land "Pascua
de Florida" (feast of flowers) because they first spotted land on
April 2, 1513, Palm Sunday. He then claimed the land for Spain.
They left on April 8, heading south in the warm current now known as the
Gulf Stream. This oceanic current would become very important for Spanish
trips from Europe to America. On the return trip, a fight broke out
between Ponce de Leon's men and Native Americans in southern Florida. They
sailed to Cuba, then headed north, again trying to find Bimini (but
instead, finding Andros Island).
After returning to Puerto Rico, Ponce de Leon resumed fighting with the
Native Americans (putting down their rebellions against Spanish rule). He
returned to Spain and was named a Captain General by the King of Spain on
September 27, 1514, and again sailed to Puerto Rico to search for the
elusive Bimini.
His last expedition was another search for Bimini in 1521. His force of
200 men landed on the west coast of Florida, but were met by Native
American warriors, who wounded many of the men with arrows, including
Ponce de Leon. Ponce de Leon later died in Havana, Cuba, from this wound
(in July, 1521). He is buried in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Wife
Background:
Ponce
de Leon married Leonor, in 1502 the daughter of a Santo Domingo innkeeper,
while living on Hispaniola. Together they had three daughters, Juana,
Isabel, and Maria, and one son, Luis. Maria and Luis were born in
Salvaleon (Ponce de Leon's settlement on Puerto Rico) married important
officials.
SuperAttainer
ANALYSIS
SECTION:
1. Early Success
When
did the SuperAttainer first display ability that was greatly above average
and what were his accomplishments?
REFERENCES:
1.
2. Contrarian
What actions did the SuperAttainer take that demonstrated a mindset that was
very different from those around him?
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1.
3. Conceited
What are the actions and documented statements that exhibit an elevated
sense of self importance of the SuperAttainer?
REFERENCES:
1.
4. Hard-Knocked
During what events did the SuperAttainer experience personal misery and
severe anxiety?
REFERENCES:
1.
5. Loner
Is there evidence of the SuperAttainer being comfortable spending time apart
from others?
REFERENCES:
1.
6. Mentored &
Motivated
Who was vital to developing the SuperAttainer and guiding his career and
what significant actions were taken?
REFERENCES:
1.
7. Discontent
What evidence is there that the SuperAttainer was unsatisfied with even
great personal accomplishment?
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1.
8. Promoted
What actions or events were responsible for publicizing the tremendous
achievements and abilities of the SuperAttainer?
REFERENCES:
1.
Overall
Score:
x
out of 8 = xx%
PASS
SuperAttainer
Type:
Describe
the factors in the SuperAttainer’s background to indicate whether he is a
Come-From-Nothing or Aristocratic type..
Conclusion:
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