50 universal truths for those who want to become successful
A Life / / December 19, 2019
During his journalistic career as the author of Business Insider Julie Bort (Julie Bort) managed to take thousands of interviewing all sorts of people: from the CEO of multibillion companies and ending with the entrepreneurs, only preparing for the launch of its first projects.
All these stories prompted her to think that there are some universal "truth business" - tips and tricks that are applicable to any and all people who want to succeed.
1. It is not necessary to turn in their work hobby or a favorite pastime. Yes, it should be fun, but it is worth is reasonable to divide work and personal time.
2. If you are dissatisfied with their work, try to start to enjoy the reason why you are doing it. Perhaps the work you do not like, but to earn money and privilege that it gives, benefit you and your family. Remember this in difficult times and do not forget to attempt to find the cause that would really like you.
3. Try to communicate with more successful and self-confident people: their good example will urge you to become a little better.
4. If you spend a lot of time doing what brings you pleasure, and what you actually get, you will be much happier others.
5. If you spend the lion's share of time out to delve into their own shortcomings, then most likely, you're upset, and the weaknesses of this are not going anywhere.
6. Practice - this is the only correct way to learn new skills. Be patient and persistent as to acquire new knowledge and skills.
7. To stay in the trend, you need to constantly learn something new.
Virginia Rometta - the first female CEO of IBM international company. She would never have reached such heights if not risked, to listen to her husband's advice and did not accept the proposal on the promotion of the career ladder, despite the lack of experience.
8. The study of something new implies that you are a beginner. It also means that you will certainly be to make mistakes. And it is absolutely normal.
9. The faster you cope with all the "difficulties novice", the easier it will be later to learn other new things. Remember, the most difficult thing is to start doing something.
10. If you think you need to change something, be it the person who will bring the change.
11. Start small and move to more.
12. Take first that allows fast and visible results, and then to take a more capacious and energy-consuming tasks.
13. The paper try to improve not only some technical aspects, but also their leadership skills.
14. The most hard lesson you need to learn - it's knowing when to stop and stop doing what does not work. No one can tell the right decision, you need to understand it yourself.
15. Only a madman would do the same thing the same way and expect different results. If the result does not suit you, change something and try again.
16. None succeeds by oneself.
17. Do not be afraid to ask for help, but be as specific as possible. When assistance is provided, be sure to thank.
18. All people have their own view of the world. Two people can enjoy the same meeting and get away with it with completely different impressions. Do not fight it and try to use the benefit.
19. Encourage diversity. The best way to compensate for their own shortcomings and weaknesses - to find people who will complement you.
20. You do not have please everyone. You must not like the fact that for someone you are the subject of adoration.
Tim Cook, general director at Apple, openly admitted their sexual orientation, which led to a barrage of negativity. He did this so that his example has inspired other people to stop hiding his feelings.
21. Do not assume that someone has something you should. And that you have something to somebody must.
22. There will always be those who will be more successful and better than you, no matter what heights you have time to achieve. Not worth much to worry about it and accumulate negative emotions.
23. After all, there will always be people who have much less than you. But this should not be proud of.
24. Accept the fact that you will never be absolutely all the necessary resources (time, money, people, and so on) to your project or company. Never and no one has all of the resources that we would like to have.
25. Lack of resources - not an excuse. It is, on the contrary, a blessing in disguise to be more creative.
26. One way to practice in creativity - is to try to do the usual things a completely new way.
27. In the early stages of your company's development, career or project you will have to say "yes" a lot of things. Subsequently, at a later stage, you should be able to say "no."
28. Negative responses are required. You should not ignore them. Try to do the opposite and to investigate them. Who knows, maybe there is a grain of truth is still there?
29. The same can be said for the positive feedback. Try to learn how to filter information.
30. Never let other people's opinions (whether good or bad) affect your opinion of yourself. Think of it as a kind of feedback and look for what is really important.
31.criticize constructive: talking about the work that person has done well enough, but never allow yourself to attack the person.
32. Think globally, dream the great. Those who dream of a small, the same happened.
33. Visualize your dream in the form of a roadmap. Remember, the plans are not always implemented immediately. The only way to get to your destination - make a lot of steps towards the goal.
34. When you take over something big, be prepared to hear more "no" than "yes". Do not be afraid. At least, you do not sit still, and do something.
Marc Benioff, a California businessman and billionaire, is a supporter of the idea of equal pay for men and women. He donated $ 3 million to provide them with the same pay.
35. The more you reach success, The more pressure will be provided to you. You will want to do everything much faster and in much larger volumes than before. Consider also the fact that the level of responsibility will increase.
36. If there is any secret to success, then here it is: to coordinate their plans with those of other people, try to maintain the communication in all possible ways.
37. Create your own social circle. Make efforts to find useful new people and be sure to keep in touch with those you already know.
38. Regardless of which technology you are trying to develop or invent, think not about the product itself, but about the people whose lives you want to improve.
39. Even if you have already achieved great success, it does not guarantee that you can not tolerate failure. Even as you can, and much more.
40. Failures - is part of the process.
41. Play it safe. But not haphazardly, but with the mind.
42. Do not live in anticipation of trouble, but remember that it can happen. Always have a backup plan ready.
43. Sometimes you really need throw doubt and to stake everything. No one can tell you when it is necessary to do so. If you feel a commitment, just do what you want.
44. Learn to give correct.
45. Say "yes" as often as possible.
Ronnie Castro, founder of the online market for homeowners, the launch began his project in 2013, when struggling with brain cancer. Now it has more than 400 employees and has earned nearly $ 100 million.
46. If you really want to change the world, do something that will make others respect you. Try to become an example to follow.
47. Getting what you've always wanted, is not automatically guarantee happiness. Happiness is just to be happy with what you have already.
48. Communication with unpleasant people It will be part of everyday work. Be polite, do a good job and do not let anyone derail all your labors.
49. Focus on what you want rather than on what can prevent it to achieve.
50. If you delegate something, then draw a clear border and limit the scope of work.
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