Forbes: “If success isn’t falling in your lap, don’t give up hope (seriously: pessimism impairs job performance). But it may be time to prioritize an underrated personality trait: Conscientious people live longer, get better grades, commit fewer crimes, earn more (along with their spouses), have higher influence, are more likely to lead companies that succeed long-term, are happier at work and have better marriages.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinebeaton/2016/04/13/success-in-the-real-world-7-daily-behaviors-conscientious-people-avoid/#7517f7ac3b2b