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Identifying
SuperAttainers
The SuperAttainment
Research Center is funding
a multi­year study of high
achieving individuals across
a great variety of fields and
geographies. The purpose is
to determine key attributes
indicating an propensity
toward superior achievement
that can be recognized by
most people with experience
managing other people. The
work is ongoing and is being
expanded continuously.
The SuperAttainment
Research Center is an
initiative to help people in
management positions
identify high potential leaders
and channel them toward
meaningful contributions to
their organizations and to
society at large.
The 8 attributes of
SuperAttainers listed below
are considered some of the
most common and easiest to
identify when accompanied
by other aspects of career
success.
8 Attributes of
SuperAttainers
SuperAttainer: Adolf Hitler
Former
Chancellor
of Germany:
Adolf Hitler
Main Life Accomplishments:
He was instrumental in building the autobahn
(superhighway) system, as well as putting German
industry back on its' feet following WW1 and the
worldwide economic depression that followed it. What
he did not tell the German people though, was that
this was achieved by putting Germany on a war­
economy footing, which had been planned by him for
many years, and he was quoted as desiring world
conquest as early as 1927, which was 6 years before
he actually became Chancellor, and then sole leader
(dictator) of the nation. This involved violation of the
terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany had

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1. Early Success
The Early Bird Gets the
Worm €¦and Everything
Else
SuperAttainers usually begin
doing amazing things early in
their life. In fields like music
and sport, it has long been
understood that for a child to
have a chance at greatness,
he needs to begin around
age 3 and then work at it for
many years. In business and
politics, unusual ability is
also recognized early in a
SuperAttainer €™s career
and is followed with many
years of continued
achievement. In the
greatness game, it is the
rabbit who wins the race ­­
as long as he persists like
the tortoise.
2. Contrarian
When in Rome, Don €™t
Do As the Romans
SuperAttainers generally
think of themselves as
different and apart from other
people. They can often be
described as rebellious and
disobedient by those who try
to rule over them and are
never willing crowd followers.
Tremendous success seems
to require doing things
tremendously different.
Doing things a little better will
yield results that are only a
little better than others and
this is not what
SuperAttainers are
interested in.
3. Conceited
The Pride Before The Rise
signed following the end of war in 1918, and had
limited the Reich to a small, defensive Army, and a
very limited Naval and Air Force.
Basics:
Born: April 20, 1889, Braunau am Inn
Died: April 30, 1945
Nationality: Austrian
Religion: Roman Catholic
Fields: Military, Politics
Main Accomplishments: When Hitler joined the Nazi
€™s and later on became the leader of the
organization.· Became chancellor of Germany
Chronology of Life Events:
1889
Birth of Adolf Hitler
1903
Alois Hitler Died
1907
In 1907, Hitler went to Vienna, the capital of Austria­
Hungary. He wanted to be an art student, but he failed
the entrance examination of the Academy of Fine Arts
twice. His mother died in 1907. Adolf had an income
from the money his mother left her children and
inherited some money from his aunt. He also claimed
an orphan's pension. Sometimes he sold his drawings
and paintings. He lived comfortably and idly during
most of his stay in Vienna, considering himself an
artist.
1913
The Austrian Army called him for a physical
examination, but he was found unfit for service
1914
World War I began in August 1914. Hitler volunteered
immediately for service in the German Army and was
accepted. He served valiantly as a messenger on the

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In order for someone to be
thought of as great in the
minds of others, he must first
be thought of as great in his
own mind. The tremendous
achievements of
SuperAttainers seem to be
merely a realization in the
outer world of what is
already in their inner world.
Predictably, it is uncommon
for such people to be overly
shy about describing their
abundant abilities. Many
SuperAttainers have come to
recognize that being known
as arrogant does not help
their purpose and they do a
good job of appearing
modest. However, a bit of
digging into their personality
should uncover a deep
feeling of self­significance.
4. Hard­Knocked
Nothing Succeeds Like
Suffering
SuperAttainers have often
experienced traumatic
periods when their careers or
even their lives were in great
peril. It is during these times
that they gain a deep seated
feeling of personal
vulnerability that can stay
with them for the rest of their
lives. The advantage to the
future SuperAttainer is that
they become consumed by
the realization that they must
accomplish all they can while
they have the chance
because it can all come
crashing down at any time.
It is a psychological
condition that will drive them
to greatness for the rest of
their lives.
Western Front for most of the war, taking part in some
of the bloodiest battles. He was wounded and twice
decorated for bravery. But Hitler rose only to the rank
of corporal. When Germany surrendered in November
1918, he was in a military hospital recovering from
temporary blindness that resulted from his exposure in
battle to mustard gas. He was deeply shaken by news
of the armistice. He believed that the unity of the
German nation was threatened, and that he must
attempt to save Germany.
1918
He was temporarily blinded with mustard gas attack.
He was deeply shaken by news of the armistice. He
believed that the unity of the German nation was
threatened, and that he must attempt to save
Germany.
1919
Germany signed the treaty of Versailles
1919­1920
Returned to the army, and built up the National
Socialist German Worker €™s Party (Nazi)
1923
On Nov. 8, 1923, at a rally in a Munich beer hall, Hitler
proclaimed a Nazi revolution, or putsch. The next day,
he tried to seize the Bavarian government in what
became known as the Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler,
supported by the German General Erich F. W.
Ludendorff, led over 2,000 storm troopers on a march
against the Bavarian government. But state police
opened fire and stopped the procession, killing 16
marchers. The plot failed. Hitler was arrested and
sentenced to five years in prison
1924
While in prison, he created a book called MeinKampf
1932
Hitler ran for president. In 1932, five major elections
were held in Germany as its leaders struggled to give
the nation political stability. In the July elections for the
Reichstag (parliament), the Nazis became Germany's
strongest party, receiving nearly 38 per cent of the
vote. Leaders of the other parties offered Hitler
Cabinet posts in exchange for Nazi support. But as
leader of the strongest party, he refused to accept any
arrangement that did not make him chancellor (prime
minister) of Germany.

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5. Loner
One is Company, Two is a
Crowd
SuperAttainers are often
described by others as
dreamers, outsiders, cold­
hearted and similar labels
often given to loners. They
are comfortable spending
long periods in the company
of themselves to ponder,
learn and envisage the
future. Many develop a love
of solitary activities such as
book­reading early in their
life. They are not usually
enthusiastic participants in
team activities except when
they are leading the group.
6. Mentored &
Motivated
Behind Every Great Man
are His Parents
Parents often play the key role in the
cultivation and realization of
SuperAttainers, spending immense
amounts of time and money to give
their offspring the skills, experiences
and relationships required for immense
amounts of success. They tutor baby
SuperAttainers from the crib, send
them to the best schools and put them
in touch with the best mentors. It has
been shown that mothers, in particular,
can play a strong role if they are
supremely confident in their son's
innate abilities and then take devoted
and continuing action to develop
them.
7. Discontent
Patience is No Virtue
SuperAttainers have an
abnormally intense need for
continuous accomplishment.
Success does not bring
these people a sense of
inner peace. There is always
someone else to overtake or
1933
Hitler is Chancellor of the State. Appointed by
Hindenburg.
1934
Hidenburg died, and Hitler was the consensus
successor.
1935­1938
Hitler ruled, and claimed credit and consolidation for
the improving economy of Germany. Also, putting his
master plan into effect.
1939
Germany invaded Poland.
1941
Germany attacked Soviet, but failed (Moscow).
1942­1943
Germany attacked Stalingrad, also failed
1944
On July 20, 1944, Hitler narrowly escaped death when
a German Army officer placed a bomb in Hitler's
briefing room. Germany €™s major ally under Benito
Mussolini had fallen.
1945
Eva Braun, Hitler's mistress since the 1930's, joined
him at his headquarters in a bomb shelter under the
Reich Chancellery in Berlin. She and Hitler were
married there on April 29.
1945
Eva and Hitler committed suicide by taking cyanide
tablet. And Hitler shot himself in the head.
Early Life:
About six years after Adolf's birth, his father retired
and moved near Linz, Austria. Adolf received good
marks in primary school, but he was a poor student in
secondary school. His low marks angered his harsh,
ill­tempered father. Alois wanted his son to have a
career as a civil servant. But the boy wanted to be an
artist.
Alois Hitler died in 1903, and Adolf left secondary
school 21/2 years later at the age of 16. His mother
drew a widow's pension and owned some property.

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a higher target to aspire to.
They are impatient,
dissatisfied and edgy when
not engaged in activities that
lead to the fulfillment of their
personal goals. They seem
psychologically unstable in
this regard compared with
most people.
8. Promoted
Self­Flattery Gets You
Everywhere
There have been many great
people who have lived and
died in the history of our
species but nobody knows
most of them because their
achievements were
inadequately documented. In
order to be thought of as a
great success by large
numbers of people, someone
needs to be a great success
at publicizing the
SuperAttainer. In most
instances, it is the
SuperAttainers themselves
who are great self­
promoters. In other cases,
another talented person
takes on the critically
important role.
TWO TYPES OF
SUPERATTAINERS
1. Aristocratic
SuperAttainers
Pampered and pompous,
these people excel despite
having been given it all. They
grow up with all the best
things, attend the best
Adolf did not have to go to work. He spent his time
daydreaming, drawing pictures, and reading books.
Years in Vienna. In 1907, Hitler went to Vienna, the
capital of Austria­Hungary. He wanted to be an art
student, but he failed the entrance examination of the
Academy of Fine Arts twice. His mother died in 1907.
Adolf had an income from the money his mother left
her children and inherited some money from his aunt.
He also claimed an orphan's pension. Sometimes he
sold his drawings and paintings. He lived comfortably
and idly during most of his stay in Vienna,
considering< himself an artist.
Hitler also concerned himself with political
observations, admiring the effective leadership and
organization of the Social Democratic Party in Vienna.
He developed a growing hatred for Jews and Slavs.
Like many German­speaking Austrians, Hitler became
fiercely nationalistic. No form of government could
last, he thought, if it treated people of different
nationalities equally.
Wife Background:
Eva Braun was born in Munich, the daughter of a
school teacher. Of middle­class Catholic background,
she first met Hitler in the studio of his photographer
friend, Heinrich Hoffmann (q.v.), in 1929, describing
him to her sister, Ilse, as "a gentleman of a certain age
with a funny moustache and carrying a big felt hat."
At that time Eva Braun still worked for Hoffmann as an
office assistant, later becoming a photo laboratory
worker, helping to process pictures of Hitler. The
blonde, fresh­faced, slim, photographer's assistant
was an athletic girl, fond of skiing, mountain climbing
and gymnastics as well as dancing.
After the death of Geli Raubal, Hitler's niece (and also
a rumored girlfriend), she became his mistress, living
in his Munich flat, in spite of the opposition of her
father who disliked the association on political and
personal grounds. In 1935, after an abortive suicide
attempt, Hitler bought her a villa in a Munich suburb,
near to his own home, providing her with a Mercedes
and a chauffeur for personal use. In his first will of 2
May 1938 he put her at the top of his personal
bequests ­ in the event of his death she was to receive
the equivalent of £600 a year for the rest of her life.

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schools and hobnob with the
best minds. Because they
are so deeply bonded to a
powerful and privileged elite,
they are often conservative
and elitist. Real change
seldom happens with these
people in charge. On the
plus side, they are less likely
to lead themselves and their
followers down paths of
mutual destruction.
Examples of Aristocratic
SuperAttainers include:
Winston Churchill, Peter the
Great, Louis XIV and
Frederick the Great.
2. Come­From­
Nothing
SuperAttainers
Rags to riches, these people
pull themselves up to
greatness through
tremendous obstacles. Luck
plays a role but most of their
success is due to relentless
force of character. Since
they come from outside the
establishment, they can be
great agents of change.
Unfortunately, they are prone
to crash and burning when
they inevitably overstretch
themselves and their
supporters. Examples of
Come­From­Nothing
SuperAttainers include:
Joseph Stalin, Napoleon
Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler,
Benito Mussolini and Mao
Zedong.
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Men Vs. Women
In 1936 she moved to Hitler's Berghof at
Berchtesgaden where she acted as his hostess.
Reserved, indifferent to politics and keeping her
distance from most of the Fuhrer's intimates, Eva
Braun led a completely isolated life in the Fuhrer's
Alpine retreat and later in Berlin. They rarely appeared
in public together and few Germans even knew of her
existence. Even the Fuhrer's closest associates were
not certain of the exact nature of their relationship,
since Hitler preferred to avoid suggestions of intimacy
and was never wholly relaxed in her company.
Eva Braun spent most of her time exercising,
brooding, reading cheap novelettes, watching
romantic films or concerning herself with her own
appearance. Her loyalty to Hitler never flagged. After
he survived the July 1944 plot she wrote Hitler an
emotional letter, ending: "From our first meeting I
swore to follow you anywhere­­even unto death­­I live
only for your love."
In April 1945 she joined Hitler in the Fuhrerbunker, as
the Russians closed in on Berlin. She declined to
leave in spite of his orders, claiming to others that she
was the only person still loyal to him to the bitter end.
"Better that ten thousand others die than he be lost to
Germany," she would constantly repeat to friends.
On 29 April 1945 Hitler and Eva Braun were finally
married. And both committed suicide
Father Background:
Alois Hitler, the illegitimate son of a housemaid, was
born in Strones, Austria in 1837. He left home at the
age of thirteen to serve as a cobbler's in Vienna. He
did not enjoy the work and five years later joined the
Imperial Customs Service.In 1864 he married Anna
Glass, the adopted daughter of another customs
collector. Anna suffered from poor health and was
unable to have children. When she died in 1883, Hitler
married Franziska Matzelberger. She gave birth to two
children before dying of tuberculosis. Hitler married
Klara Polzl in 1885. The couple had five children but
only Adolf Hitler and a younger sister, Paula, survived
to become adults.
Hitler, who was fifty­one when Adolf was born, was
extremely keen for his son to do well in life. Alois did
have another son by Franziska Matzelberger but he
had been a big disappointment to him and eventually
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and savagely beat his son if he did not do as he was
told.
His father was incensed when Hitler told him that
instead of joining the civil service he was going to
become an artist. The relationship between Hitler and
his father deteriorated and the conflict only ended with
the death of Alois Hitler in 1903.
Mother Background:
She was the daughter of Johann Pölzl and Johanna
Hiedler and was born in the village of SpitalAustria, at
house #37, right next door to the house where her
future husband . Alois Hitler grew up under the care of
her grandfather. Klara's grandfather, Johann
Nepomuk Hiedler, was her future husband's step­
uncle, and possibly his real father.
She never got out of the habit of thinking of Alois as
her uncle, not a husband (after they were married she
still called him Uncle). Author Bradley F. Smith
describes Klara as "a fairly large girl, almost as tall as
her husband [Alois], with dark brown hair and even
features."
Her adult life was devoted to keeping house and
raising children (for which Alois seems to have had
limited interest). She had six children, two of whom.
Paula and Adolf, survived childhood.
She was a devout Catholic and went to church
regularly.
When her husband died in 1903 he left her a pension
and property and she was adequately provided for
financially, as were her children, but she did not live
very long as a widow. Four years after the death of
her husband, Klara died painfully from breast cancer
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SuperAttainer
ANALYSIS SECTION:
1. Early Success
When did the SuperAttainer first display ability that was greatly
above average and what were his accomplishments?
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2. Contrarian
What actions did the SuperAttainer take that demonstrated a
mindset that was very different from those around him?
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3. Conceited
What are the actions and documented statements that exhibit an
elevated sense of self importance of the SuperAttainer?
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4. Hard­Knocked
During what events did the SuperAttainer experience personal
misery and severe anxiety?
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5. Loner
Is there evidence of the SuperAttainer being comfortable
spending time apart from others?
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6. Mentored & Motivated
Who was vital to developing the SuperAttainer and guiding his
career and what significant actions were taken?
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7. Discontent
What evidence is there that the SuperAttainer was unsatisfied
with even great personal accomplishment?
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8. Promoted
What actions or events were responsible for publicizing the
tremendous achievements and abilities of the SuperAttainer?
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Overall Score:
x out of 8 = xx%
PASS
SuperAttainer Type:
Describe the factors in the SuperAttainer €™s background to
indicate whether he is a Come­From­Nothing or Aristocratic
type..
Conclusion:

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