Focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Spend time and energy only on that which you desire. Forget the rest. Instead of saying, “I don’t want to fail the test,” try “I will pass the test.” I read somewhere that it wasn’t until ads went from “Stop Smoking” to “Live Smoke-free” […]
READ MORETry not to fall into the trap of empty promises: “We should get together,” “I’ll call you back,” or “I’ll do it at the commercial break.” Take action and follow through. If you can’t keep little promises, you’ll likely never keep the big ones.
READ MOREMake yourself known. Go to classes, meetings and events early and stay late. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to an event and wonderful opportunities came out of it, just by following that simple advice. You’d be surprised who will invite you to dinner or tell you things worth hearing. It’s before […]
READ MOREYou win some and you learn some. If you learn from your mistakes, you never lose. No matter how badly things go wrong, you can always learn from the experience. Even if it’s as small a lesson as what not to do the next time.
READ MOREWhile creating a team, keep in mind to include people who have different skills, rather than bringing onboard all your buddies, who act and think like you. Strive to invite someone who will really challenge the dynamics and bring a perspective that you normally wouldn’t consider. Strong teams have multiple perspectives and diversity helps avoid […]
READ MOREDon’t be afraid to ask for help or clarification. When people don’t understand, they tend to fill in the gaps themselves and they often fill those gaps incorrectly. This can lead to stereotyping and/or ignorance. If someone is doing something you are not familiar with, ask that person about it. My experience has taught me […]
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