Things powerful people never believe

Powerful people tend to have a different state of mind than everyone else. A recent LinkedIn article highlighted 13 things that powerful people never believe:

1. They don’t believe they have to impress everyone. Powerful people are not obsessed with status symbols or social updates. They spend less time managing their image and more time designing a life of meaning.
2. They don’t believe it’s all about the finish line. Powerful people are not solely focused on one single goal. They have a general purpose and their various goals are aligned with that purpose.
3. They don’t believe everything is all about them. Powerful people don’t obsess about themselves. They try to connect and bring attention to those around them. They frequently give credit to others.
4. They don’t believe they’re above reaching out. Powerful people put themselves out there to help when they can. They give to others without expecting something in return. They inspire and elevate others to be better.
5. They don’t believe in worrying about every little thing. Powerful people do not obsess over the small and irrelevant things.
6. They don’t believe success is measured by success or fame. Powerful people do not ever flaunt their money or fame.
7. They don’t believe career success can make up for failure at home. Powerful people value work-life balance. They put their home life above all. They measure success by the important people in their lives.
8. They don’t believe they have all the answers. Powerful people are not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” They welcome the opinion of others.
9. They don’t believe they can change the world alone. Powerful people realize they are not a one-man show. They know that to create change, it takes a team. They are more concerned with making a change than making a name for themselves.
10. They don’t believe technology is going to save them. Powerful people do not cling to technology. They use technology when needed–only as a tool. They put technology away when interacting with others to make them feel appreciated and heard.
11. They don’t believe in filling their mind with worthless information. Powerful people are not obsessed with things that don’t benefit themselves or others. They are not focused on the negative–only the positive such as compassion, courage, and charity.
12. They don’t believe is disregarding their health. Powerful people don’t give up their health and sleep in favor or success.
13. They don’t believe that caffeine is the answer. Powerful people do not rely on stimulants such as caffeine. They focus on natural highs such as exercise and passion.