[nabs-l] Personal characteristics and traits of successful blind people

[Phil]

Hi all,

I'm working on a research paper, and would like to hear what you think.
Obviously there are external factors such as accessibility barriers,
social and attitudinal barriers and so on that affect a blind person's
likelihood of success in life.  But if we focus on personal
characteristics for a moment, what do you think are some personal
characteristics that can help a blind person succeed, or ask in a
different way, what characteristics and behavior traits do successful
blind people around you exhibit? And what makes you cite these traits?
For example, some have rightly pointed out that a sense of curiosity
and exploration is key, both curiosity to explore one's physical
surrounding, intellectual curiosity to explore different subjects and
career possibilities, and so on. Others have also pointed out having
the courage to be different is important as a blind person.
What else do you think are important characteristics or behavior traits?
Hope to hear lots of diverse views on this.
Thanks!

Best,
Phil