What do successful people have in common? Scientists have studied the traits, beliefs, and practices of successful people in all walks of life, but their research most often winds up in stuffy academic journals to be read only by other scientists. Now, the bestselling author of The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People has collected the most current and important data from over a thousand studies on success, and spells out the key findings in a way we can all understand. Including inspiring stories such as Olympic gold medalist Paul Gonzales's rise from a gang-ridden Los Angeles neighborhood, cautionary tales such as the collapse of the Schwinn bicycle company, and a schoolteacher's simple advice that helped make David Brinkley a top news anchorman, The 100 Simple Secrets of Successful People gives a winning combination for achieving success in all areas of your life. * Having concrete goals increases confidence by 50 percent * Working with people who have different opinions and approaches increases productivity an average of 14 percent * People who speak slowly are 38 percent more likely to be perceived as well informed * 80 percent of CEOs say a healthy family life is crucial to a productive business life.