The one trait that will take you further than any degree.

Being likable.

7 ways to get people invested in your success:

"You shouldn't care what others think about you!" = TERRIBLE advice.

Success, to a great extent, relies on other people enjoying your company or rooting for you.

Nobody makes it to the top alone.

Here's how to become more likable:

Have no agenda:

Most people are always looking for an angle or a way to profit from an interaction.

Ironically, being genuinely interested and "in the moment" can be sensed and leads to exciting opportunities.

Honesty when it's hard:

Nobody enjoys delivering bad news or owning up to a mistake.

People lie because they feel stupid or they falsely believe others don't make errors.

But since everybody makes mistakes, we all know how uncomfortable it is to own up to them.

The universal apprehension for owning the unpleasant truth is your opportunity to turn a negative into a positive.

We all respect those who can do it without hesitation.

With all the great things President Lincoln did, his enduring nickname is "Honest Abe."

No coincidence!