#1 He is not slowing down
While it is true that determination and the desire for success helps a lot when one is pursuing a set goal, there is always the need to add hard work and dedication in order to reach one's target - just as Cristiano Ronaldo is showing us this season.
At 33, the Portuguese decided to leave Real Madrid for Juventus this summer and while many expected him to start declining, he has been going from strength to strength in the Italian top flight - breaking records upon records and proving that he is still the man to beat.
In just 19 matches, the former Manchester United winger has struck a whopping 11 times and set up an impressive 7 goals for his new club across all competitions so far this season and with such incredible performances, it is quite evident that he is not slowing down. Those are the kind of performances that win you a Ballon d'Or!