Steps To Success
No matter what business you're in, no matter what stage in your career, everybody wants to be successful. Recently I heard some sage ideas about being successful in business and in life. Maybe these six ideas will help you ...
1. Show Up. You can't be successful in business or in life if you aren't in the game. Come on time, play hard and don't look back.
2. Tell The Truth. People may not always like what you have to say, but telling lies is just plain unethical and eventually the truth will be discovered -- then what will people think of you. Besides, if you always tell the truth you don't have to remember the lies.
3. Listen. You can learn a lot about challenges and opportunities just by listening to what the other fellow has to say. Then, act in a positive manner on what you heard.
4. Do Your Best. Half-hearted efforts get half-way results and are only worth half-pay.
5. Don't Dwell On Your Results. No matter if you succeed of fail, move on to the next opportunity taking with you the lessons learned from your last engagement. Many times I've said that in business and in life the most important word is "next". So move on to the next opportunity, the next challenge, the next transaction. Don't worry about past failures and don't brag about past successes.
6. Be An Honest Identifier. Identify your weaknesses and eliminate them. Identify your strengths and maximize them. 'Nuff said.
I hope these six little ideas are of benefit to you.
1. Show Up. You can't be successful in business or in life if you aren't in the game. Come on time, play hard and don't look back.
2. Tell The Truth. People may not always like what you have to say, but telling lies is just plain unethical and eventually the truth will be discovered -- then what will people think of you. Besides, if you always tell the truth you don't have to remember the lies.
3. Listen. You can learn a lot about challenges and opportunities just by listening to what the other fellow has to say. Then, act in a positive manner on what you heard.
4. Do Your Best. Half-hearted efforts get half-way results and are only worth half-pay.
5. Don't Dwell On Your Results. No matter if you succeed of fail, move on to the next opportunity taking with you the lessons learned from your last engagement. Many times I've said that in business and in life the most important word is "next". So move on to the next opportunity, the next challenge, the next transaction. Don't worry about past failures and don't brag about past successes.
6. Be An Honest Identifier. Identify your weaknesses and eliminate them. Identify your strengths and maximize them. 'Nuff said.
I hope these six little ideas are of benefit to you.
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posted by Terry Ward at 5:34 AM
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