Most Common Habits of Truly Genuine People

“Be original, and let the world copy you.”

To be authentic is to be genuine, real, original. In this present world where people tend to mask their true selves in order to present themselves in a socially acceptable way, being authentic might be a struggle.

But that doesn’t change the fact that people love authentic ones, even those who are not authentic themselves. Being an authentic person is not primarily to be liked by people, it’s actually for your own benefits first. Being original helps you to be able to live with yourself. Here are some common habits of truly genuine people.

Genuine people speak their mind.

This is actually a two-step habit. Genuine people take time to figure out their own opinions and perspectives about things, and they are not shy about sharing their thought-out opinions with others. The manner in which they share their opinions also matters: Genuine people are comfortable presenting their ideas without expecting or needing to convince others they are right.

Genuine people forge their own paths.

Being authentic is not just about what you think or say but what you do and how you are in the world. Being guided by an internal compass means not having to follow the conventional or typical routes others take to achieve their goals. Therefore, genuine people search for and discover their own unique way of pursuing their passions and purpose, often forging an entirely new path as they do. The risk of forging a new and unproven path is that not all your efforts will be successful.

Genuine people are not threatened by failure.

The reason most people follow conventional routes is they are supposedly “proven” and “safer,” and therefore more likely to yield success. On the other hand, taking the road less (or never) travelled is risky and can lead to failure. Yet, genuine people do so because they are not threatened by the idea of failing. In fact, they view failure as an integral part of their journey, a source of learning, and an enriching experience from which they can grow.

Genuine people can admit their faults.

To be true to your feelings and opinions you must first be honest with yourself about your thoughts, beliefs, and behavior — which means confronting the bad along with the good.

Genuine people are not judgmental to others.

Being honest about their own faults and embracing individuality and differences leads genuine people to be less judgmental and more accepting of the people around them. Their fundamental assumptions about human complexity and their reluctance to view people via the lens of bias or preconceived expectations allows them a purer perspective that usually leads to direct and honest interactions and relationships.

Genuine people have solid self-esteem

Having solid self-esteem means having stable self-esteem that is neither too high nor too low. (Narcissists, for example, have high but brittle self-esteem.) As a result, genuine people can tolerate and absorb failure and criticism, admit their faults, and be accepting of others because they are not threatened by imperfection. Indeed, having solid self-esteem means, by definition, that you can absorb both negative and positive feedback and acknowledge aspects of your character that might need work or improvement without diminishing your overall sense of self-worth.

They have a clear vision

They think with vision, which always adds value to people they interact with. They are able to help others realize their higher professional goals. They push themselves and those around them to consistently raise the bar for excellence. Self-development is pinnacle in their life, and they insist others delve into themselves in the same way in order to rise above the pack.

They’re good listeners

When they are a listener, they are a learner. As a genuine person, they thirst for the truth. When they are dedicated to the whole truth in any given moment, they live life in touch with your deepest and most profound inner parts, allowing them to be the full expression of who they are. This is what authenticity is all about.

Focus on possibilities

When you live authentically, you have no time to waste emotion on temporary and sometimes necessary setbacks. The focus for you is always long term and on what possibilities patience and hard work will garner when you continue pressing forward. You are relationship-oriented. The authentic leader knows certain battles must be lost to win the war.

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