1) A person who went to college and believes that grades do matter.
2) Does not spend more than they make because that would be irrational.
3) Saves for the future because they realize at some point they no longer are willing or able to work.
4) Largely depends on themselves, as opposed to mom and dad and the government.
5) Takes responsibility for their own actions when things go wrong and learns from the situation to make things better.
6) Has an open mind and is willing to look at the merits of both sides of an argument.
7) Welcomes constructive criticism (and is not overly sensitive) from friends, loved ones, and strangers in order to keep improving.
8) Has a healthy amount of self-esteem to be able to lead change and believe in themselves.
9) Understands the mental to physical connection in everything we do so that that a healthy mind corresponds with a healthy body.
10) Enjoys empowering themselves through learning, whether it be through books, personal finance blogs, magazines, seminars, continuing education and so forth.
