29 professional advice for twenty years from the most successful people
Motivation / / December 19, 2019
1. Donald Trump
"Be an outsider"
In his first as president commencement address by Donald Trump called Liberty University graduates "to deal with the status quo and untenable structures of power."
Trump told the graduates that "regarded as an outsider '- it's good, because" only outsiders can change the world. "
"Remember, nothing will ever given easily. Those who follow their own convictions, criticized those who do not dare to do it. The more often rotten system states that you are wrong, the harder you have to move towards its goal. "
2. Mark Zuckerberg
"Just to find my purpose in life is not enough"
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg I convinced that today the majority of young people instinctively tries to find a purpose in life, but this is the wrong approach. Instead, you should try to create a world in which everyone has the purposefulness and understand what the purpose.
"The goal - is to realize that you are part of something larger than yourself that you need in this world, and that in front of you will find only the best. Since the purpose and true happiness begins. "
Zuckerberg gives young people are three tips:
- Do not be afraid to do something big. Our present lays the foundation for our future.
- Take the time and money to help others. Everyone should have the freedom to pursue your goal. If everyone can bring their great ideas, the world would be much better.
- Strengthen community. We can become the generation that overcome poverty and disease. However, for this we must unite and work together. No country is able to cope with climate change alone. To do this we need to build a global society.
3. Richard Branson
"Never regret the past. Move only forward "
"It amazes me that people spend a lot of time to regret the failures, rather than send their strength and energy in the right direction - says the founder of the corporation Virgin Group. - I like to run your business, and I understand that failure - it is not a mistake, but simply a new experience. "
4. Sheryl Sandberg
"For your goal is no direct way"
Facebook Executive Director Sheryl Sandberg considers that an abstract dream easier to achieve if draw up a specific plan for the next year and a half. Long-term plan for relaxing and short-term motivation and makes out the details to achieve your goal.
"Ask yourself what makes you better and what you are afraid. By this way, and you need to go. "
5. Warren Buffett
"Be humble and reserved"
Entrepreneur, famous investor and one of the richest men in the world, says the best advice he had received from a member of the Berkshire Hathaway board of directors Thomas Murphy: "Never forget, Warren, that send a man to hell, you always You have time. So before you do this, wait until tomorrow. Then it will become clear whether the anger remained, or was it just a temporary rush. "
Buffett convinced that the secret to a good relationship with people - is the ability to tame your character and change, adopting the best features of those you admire.
6. Bill Gates
"Keep it simple"
Co-founder and chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett admires the ability to "look at his calendar. Everything is very simple. You ask him about some business, and he only remembers a few key facts and figures. He chooses what he is well familiar with, and successfully working on it for a long period of time. His ability to simplify everything - is a special form of genius. "
7. Ivanka Trump
"Think less, more to do"
Ivanka is sure that in life you need to work hard to do what he likes.
"Simple self-examination does not guarantee that you will find the deal of his life. You have to go from theory to practice, learn and understand the real life, to gain experience. If any lesson inspires you, keep doing it. These professionals, with which I am familiar, love their work. Their knowledge motivates own purpose. "
8. Anthony Robbins
"Practice new skills"
Once known speaker received advice from a business coach Ron Jim: "Tony, do you expect that you will get everything at once. You must bring in the business longer than anyone else. To do more for the company, employees and customers. That would be your value. But you need to always learn something new. "
9. Maya Angelou
"Go your way"
"If life is pushing you in the way that you do not like, if you do not like any new perspectives, or what was left behind, come down from the road and find a new one. I follow this advice for 65 years ", - says the writer.
10. Lloyd Blankfein
"Relax"
CEO of Goldman Sachs admits that he never followed this advice in his youth.
"There is no sport or any other business where you can succeed only if you have an iron grip. You must be able to rest, because the relaxation and gives good results. Sometimes it is easier to throw a rope, than to reach for something with a stick. Hard character is not always a guarantee of success. "
11. Joanne Rowling
"Please accept defeat"
"I think that we are not talking about the failures, - the author Harry Potter books. - I would help if someone said to me once: "You will be defeated. It's unavoidable. The important thing is that you will do next. ' "
Before becoming one of the richest women of the planet, Rowling was a single mother, the limited money. Many publishers refused to publish a story about a young wizard.
"My short marriage broke up, I was left with a child in her arms, without work and livelihood. I felt like a failure. " However, she believes their failure godsend because they allowed her to succeed, learn more about themselves and other people.
12. Melanie Whelan
"Find a job. Any job"
Executive director of the network of fitness clubs SoulCycle sure that university graduates have to forget about what is expected of them, and look for any job. Much more important to think about the present and not worry about the future.
"Do not worry if you are not working in their specialty. Be open-minded and hard work. This is the key to success ", - said Melanie.
13. Eric Schmidt
"Most say 'yes'"
"Try to often say" yes "to new opportunities: an invitation to visit another country, meeting new friends, learning. This word will allow you to get a first job, change it, move up the career ladder, find a soul mate and even have children "- advises the former CEO of Google.
14. Chelsea Handler
"If you take a commitment, follow them"
"In high school, I was not popular. Whether as a result of my desire to be liked by everyone, whether from a desire to be helpful, I finally wanted to make people feel that you can rely on me. I wanted to get me noticed. So if I promise something, I hold my word. I want to stand out among others, "- says the actress and comedienne.
15. Steve Jobs
"You can not just follow your dreams"
"We are writing history. Therefore, you need to make in her contribution. Then decades later you will remember as one who not only followed his dream, and helping other people. "
16. Susie Orman
"Pay no attention to useless criticism"
Previously, Suze Orman, a motivational speaker and writer, unjustified criticism infuriated. But then she learned to ignore it. She believes that successful people are always exposed criticism, So you need to soberly assess their abilities and be able to fend for themselves.
17. Arianna Huffington
"Non-recyclable"
Editor in chief of The Huffington Post is confident: "In order to succeed, do not need to work to exhaustion and burn out. You must be able to rest and recuperate. " She regretted that no one had told her that in his youth.
18. Stewart Butterfield
"Experiment"
"Some childhood know what they want to do. But a minority. I believe that people aged 20-25 years is very serious approach to life. They want to feel that to his young age has already reached many heights, rather than to learn something and to try themselves in different fields of activity. So I try to push them to the path of experimentation ", - says Flickr co-founder and CEO of Slack.
19. Phil McGraw
"Be prepared for the fact that you will be judged by your work"
"Before you get started, you should be aware that it will consist of you other people's opinion," - he says psychologist and broadcaster.
20. George Stephanopoulos
"Relax"
"Almost nothing, what you are experiencing today will not bother you tomorrow, - says the speaker and political consultant. - Do not be afraid to spend money on his dream. Just before it set aside a little for their retirement. "
21. Marla Malcolm Beck
"Remember that you are always moving forward"
Co-founder and CEO of Bluemercury sure: "No one remains all his life on his first job. So choose something that is interesting to you, because people are doing well, doing exactly what he likes. Take it and do it. You have nothing to lose. "
In addition, she advises to explore the realm of technology, because now it is very popular.
22. TJ Miller
"Work harder those around you"
Stand-up comedian is sure that this is the formula for success: "I saw this myself, although I have a mediocre talent and a horse's jaw."
23. Alexa von Tobel
"Get up, get dressed and show yourself"
CEO LearnVest says that it is important to wake up in the morning with the certainty that the future day has prepared something very good for you.
24. John Chen
"Being a superstar is not always good for your career"
"Many believe that the best way to be noticed by his superiors - struggle to show themselves. It says that you care only about their status, rather than the success of the entire company. In fact, you just need to conscientiously carry out their work. "
25. Sally Setta
"Never dine alone"
She is confident that the dinner - it's a great opportunity to establish a working relationship. Firstly, you will be able to learn about their work is something new, and secondly, to establish contact with colleagues.
26. Deepak Chopra
"You have to understand the wisdom of uncertainty"
"Early in his career - says physician and writer - I was sure exactly what I want to achieve. That's when I forgot about the uncertainty and unpredictability of life and how it affects a person. If the wisdom of uncertainty opened up to me at an early age, I would have understood even then that the willingness to enter into the unknown - this is a very important ability. "
27. Brian Chesky
"Do not listen to their parents'
Founder Airbnb states: "Parents - important people in your life. But you should never follow their advice regarding career. Do what you love. "
28. Diane von Furstenberg
"Be objective"
Famous fashion designer is confident that the key to success - self-belief.
"To believe in yourself, you need to build a harmonious relationship with yourself. It means to be strict and have no illusions about the self. "
29. Rick Goings
"Be kind to all"
Director of Tupperware Brands Rick Goings said that when you go for an interview, you need to all be pleasant.
"I ask my driver, administrator assistants and how they behaved with the applicant for the position. The way you relate to other people talking about you a lot, "- he said.