7 Signs You Have A Strong Personality

Do you march to the beat of your own drums? Are you one of those blessed people who has never experienced bouts of unexplained jealousy? If that is the case, then chances are that you might be the proud owner of a strong personality. Well, congratulations, in this day and age when we are constantly bogged down by negativity, you’ve managed to hold your own, it is a big achievement!

What do we mean when we say, “strong personality”? Well, for starters, it means that you are someone who is not afraid to speak their mind and you know who wasn’t afraid to speak their mind — people like Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi, Aung Suu Kyi, etc. There are many other names which can be added to the list, but the purpose of giving these examples is to signify that it is people like these whose indomitable spirit and unbroken attitude will lead to better futures for people across the globe. This is certainly not to say that a particular personality type is stronger than the other. There are a few personality traits that constitute a strong personality. Let us have a look at some of these traits, that you might also exhibit.

1. You Have A Very Selective Social Circle

You know and believe that “A man is known by the company he keeps”. So instead of having a large horde of fair-weather friends, you prefer to surround yourself with genuine well-wishers. These are the people who won’t think twice before critiquing you and you are appreciative of their constructive criticism. It’s no secret that the people whose company you keep influence you to a large extent. And you are not wrong, even science supports you (1)!

2. You Have No Time For Ignorant Or Ill-Informed People

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All the great people believe that knowledge is power, and it is something that you live by. Ignorance and the other malevolent ideas that it breeds such as intolerance, hatred, etc. have no place in your life (2). You tend to be ruled by logic, and logic alone. Rather than judging a book by its cover, you prefer to read it page by page, before deducing the conclusion from it. You believe in making your own decisions rather than going by hearsay.

3. You Are Not An Attention Seeker

Ever noticed something about great personalities like Michelle Obama, Sudha Murthy, APJ Kalam? They seem to command attention wherever they go. Either by their ready wit or by their effusive charm, strong personalities draw attention towards themselves like a magnet. However, it has to be said that they do not seek this attention. They try to let their work speak for themselves while being humble despite their great achievements (3).

4. You Don’t Let Fear Drive You

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Fear is a great motivator, however for the lesser mortals it acts as an inhibitor, but that is not you (4). You don’t let your fears come in the way of making your decisions. That is not to say you are foolhardy, but you believe in taking calculated risks and that too after doing your research. As they say, great risks often result in great rewards, and you follow this mantra religiously.

5. You Perceive Problems As Opportunities

Of all the skills that are required to survive and thrive in the 21st Century, problem-solving is the most crucial one (5). Highly sophisticated yet very underrated, this is the must-have skill for those who aspire to bring in a change in the society or who want to pave the way for a greater future. If you are someone who perceives problems as opportunities for a better future, then you are not only blessed with an innovative brain but also a strong personality.

6. You Are An Amazing Listener

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We often tend to forget that a part of being great communicator is also being a great listener. In order to do that, one has to be patient enough to hear out a person and empathize with them. After all, it is not just about being a mute audience, isn’t it? A person who is able to do that is someone who easily garners everyone’s trust and as such has a strong personality (6).

7. You Have No Time For Excuses

“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” – Benjamin Franklin. You get the idea, right? Rather than explaining why they can’t do something, strong people believe in working out solutions for the problem (7). They are more interested in the how-to-do than why-it-is-impossible-to-do.

Strong people generally exhibit great restraint and circumspection. They believe in productive action rather than loud talk. Being strong doesn’t necessarily mean being brawny, rather it points towards the strength of character and the ability to handle all circumstances with grace and poise. Do you agree? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.

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