9 Attributes

Strength/Courage - So many times, at the end of a failure or a setback or the loss of a relationship, we assume that our life has come to an end. There are no ends in life but only bends. The bends are needed for us to become what we have become. No matter how bad the situation, find in yourself the strength to face it, and move on.

Positive attitude - Things may not always go your way, but that doesn't mean they will stay bad forever. Have faith. When one door closes, another opens. Put your failures behind you and look ahead. Never give up.

Helpfulness - Always do for others what you can. Never hold back from lending a helping hand. You never know when you might need it in return.

Sharing - Keeping things and thoughts to yourself is not healthy. Sharing brings happiness. You get what you give.

Forgiveness - Everybody makes mistakes. To err is human. Remember, you don't forgive someone for his or her sake, you forgive them for your sake. 

At times, it's alright to forgive yourself. But giving reasons to justify your mistakes will destroy you. When someone points out at a mistake, question yourself on what can be done. This will make you a better person.

Honesty/Sincerity - Stay true to others, and to yourself. If it is not right do not do it, if it is not true do not say it. When there is nothing to hide or avoid, there is nothing to fear. 

Empathy - Don't be so quick to judge someone. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it. 

Patience - Delays test our patience. Keep going when the going is hard and slow. All good things come to he who waits. 

Speaking & Listening - Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Listen to understand and not to justify or advice. More often, we give half an ear to listening and do a lot of speaking. The next time you find your thoughts wandering towards the reply while someone is speaking, remind yourself to first listen.