How to be successful: 5 Lessons from Sherlock Holmes

Who among us has not admired in his childhood Sherlock Holmes? Adaptation of short stories and novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective to appear to this day. His character has almost become real through the love and readers may well share the secrets of his success;)

1. Details are important. For what would be the case Sherlock take, first of all he paid great attention to detail. Because of this he could learn everything about the person - his habits, where he was, what he was doing. Nothing could escape from a careful look.

Perhaps, if you pay attention to detail at work, it will reach greater success. For example, take a closer look closely to your customers, employees, boss and try to guess their mood, favorite clothing brand, book or hobby. Watching the habits of others, you will see a lot of interesting and useful. The knowledge gained can be used to achieve the desired results. Of course, just to find out it's not work, but eventually you get used to and will capture important details subconsciously.

2. Some mysteries still remain unsolved. In life, like in a crime: there are more questions than answers. Sherlock Holmes never get upset if you do not manage to find the answer. Each case has to become an exciting new puzzle whose solution must appear. If all the puzzles are solved quickly and easily, the detective would have long lost interest in his work.

Try it and you turn your work tasks to challenge the puzzle. Even if it is impossible to solve right now, the answer is, sooner or later there, but for now put this idea in the future. Perhaps before you the missing piece of the puzzle that has yet to collect. If you look for clues became uninteresting, think about it - suddenly you're not where we need to, or tasks too light for you?

3. In any business you need a partner. I think Sherlock Holmes would not remarkable detective without a faithful companion, colleague and friend - Dr Watson.

You know the saying about that one head is good, two is better? No matter how your partner is involved in the case. It may just be a friend who listens, as you think out loud, or tells the right direction. It can also be a person who will make the necessary acquaintances or, for example, will give start-up capital. Anyway, have a satellite would be superfluous.

Yes, sometimes partners hinder us, but to work and create something new in alone is quite difficult.

4. Your reputation goes before you always. Many people asked for help Sherlock, because I had heard how well he copes with difficult cases.

New players take to the team based on their reputation and confirming its figures. Employees are invited to work, taking into account their resume and letters of recommendation. Even if such a letter is not required, the employer is likely to have navol about you reference in the previous managers. And also do not forget that bad information spreads much faster than good when taking important decisions.

5. The problem may be one, and the ways of its solution - a lot. Sometimes, to solve the next puzzle Sherlock Holmes left the house in disguise, and was looking for clues on the street. Sometimes I sat all night at home, smoking a pipe, pondering the problem. In any case, he did not despair, if no one way did not help. He always tried to approach the search for clues to the different parties.

So you should not get hung up on only one method of solving the problem. When it is impossible to look at it from a different angle, try to relax and release the mind to new ideas. I enjoy shooting? Go to the shooting range. If new ideas come to you exclusively in yoga time, then it's time to practice. Find your lesson and do not stop! One way will certainly help, most importantly - find it :)