Many of the more compelling examples of success come from people who simply found ways to outlast their competition in the war of attrition, literally the last ones standing who end up getting the spoils.
'Paying your dues' is a rationalization for the continued hazing of new-ish people. In reality, if you are good enough, you are already good enough and have little need to prove yourself to anyone.
You may not have the power to magically wish away the bulk of your to-do list, but you can take a few of those things off the list that you know won’t have an immediate chance to complete.
Clearing out a stack of mail here, a pile of clothes there, and shuffling a layer of paperwork off your desk can go a long way to help you clear your mind in stressful times. If you do not have time for a deep cleaning, just…
In conversations with people you do not know well (or do not know at all), try hard to not default to topics you know too well if you are not sure about the knowledge level of the other person.
It is a sad reality that your closest loved ones often view you through a lens that does not reflect reality, therefore, the advice they give to you may not reflect something you can actually implement.
As you are learning new skills, you should not be so hard in judging yourself and not stress out so much about what other people say about your progress.
For me, getting through college Calculus meant taking on a different approach to learning. Getting through college accounting meant taking an even more radical approach.
‘The Parable of the Talents,’ a story recorded in the Bible as told by Jesus Christ, is one of the greatest personal development lessons a person can take in, regardless of their stance on faith and Higher Powers.
Humans need the motivation to want to do stuff. And while loved one and certain causes are noble motivators, the best motivation always comes from within.
Over the course of your life, you are going to fail. You are expected to fall. You are supposed to fail. Until you fail (and fail enough), you will not see lasting success.
That journey of a thousand miles cannot begin without taking that first step. But it will help you reach that long destination if you consult a map first.
Too many people try to get most of their 'mentorships' from books and videos. The real lessons you learn, and the surprising amount of lessons you teach, come from live interactions with people, whether titans of industry or…
