Thousand-Yard Stare

Locus of control describes the degree to which individuals perceive that outcomes result from their own behaviors, or from forces that are external to themselves.

My results from this quiz: Internal Locus of Control (moderate)

Benefits of an Internal Locus of Control

In general, people with an internal locus of control:

-Engage in activities that will improve their situation.
- Emphasize striving for achievement.
- Work hard to develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Are inquisitive, and try to figure out why things turned out the way they did.
- Take note of information that they can use to create positive outcomes in the future.
- Have a more participative management style.

The point:

You locus of control says a lot about how you view the world and your role in determining the course of your life.

When you believe you have the power to control your own destiny and determine your own direction, you have a strong internal locus of control. In most cases, this is an important attitude to have if you want to be successful.

People with an internal locus of control tend to work harder and persevere longer in order to get what they want. This is not to say that having an external locus of control is always bad: There are some situations where this approach can work well. The key for your own personal development is to understanding your natural tendency and then adapting it to the situations you are faced with.

(Source: mindtools.com)