Following are the common traits of good programmers.

logical
curious nature
tenacious
patient
self-confident
detail-oriented
methodical
polite
creative
calm
analytical
cooperative
rational
ability to see the implications of a decision
desire to solve problems
seeks mental challenges
self-motivating
ability to focus
works well alone
focused 

Lifestyle & Habits

Are socially inept and “normal” people who expect things like stimulating and thought-providing conversation with them will be disappointed.
Struggle with a social life because they cannot place appearance above function. [...]

If you want to be where you’ve never been before, you must do what you’ve never done before.

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don’t [...]