15. You’re Willing to Say “NO” When you Have to.
Some offers are too good to be true and too much of a good thing is still too much. Emotionally intelligent people understand that sometimes a firm ‘no’ is necessary to protect your own interests or to protect those around you.
Just like your firm values and lasting self-motivation you are not afraid to tell people how you feel, even if sometimes that can create unpleasantness.