This document outlines 7 secrets of successful open source developers: 1) having a passion for open source work, 2) focusing one's efforts, 3) persisting through challenges, 4) achieving mastery in their field, 5) finding motivation, 6) collaborating with other people, and 7) having some luck when opportunities arise. The document was written by Dimitris Andreadis to share insights on qualities that help open source developers succeed.

1. 7 Secrets of Successful
OpenSource Developers
By Dimitris Andreadis
Sr. Engineering Manager
JBoss Enterprise Application Server / WildFly
JBoss, by Red Hat
Twitter: @dandreadis dandreadis.blogspot.com

3. How they do it?

4. How they do it?

5. #1 Passion

7. #2 Focus

9. #3 Persistence

11. #4 Mastery

12. may the Source
be with you...

13. #5 Motivation

14. Just Do It®

15. #6 People

17. #7 Luck

18. Luck : when preparation meets opportunity*
*Seneca

19. Recap – The 7 Secrets
1. Passion
2. Focus
3. Persistence
4.Mastery
5.Motivation
6. People
7. Luck

20. Believe in Yourself