12 Important
Career Lessons Most People Learn Too Late in Life
Here are the 12 best
career lessons everyone should take to heart early in their careers.
If
there's one thing we all have in common, it's that we all
make mistakes along the way (and hopefully learn
valuable lessons from them). But if you're smart, you'll learn as much as
possible from the mistakes of others and spare yourself some of the grief.
Here are 12 important career lessons that you
can benefit from without doing it the hard way.
1. Life is short and it's here to be
lived.
Life
is too short to spend being unhappy. If you have a job you hate, a boss who
discredits you, or a career that isn't taking you anywhere, do something about
it today. You don't want to wake up one day and regret not making a change when
you could.
2. In relationships, the little things are
the big things.
The
most successful people tend to have the broadest and most diverse social
networks. And they aren't just superficial acquaintances, but a broad network
of genuine connections. Developing relationships is a very important part of
doing business. The more time and effort you put into the little things, the
more important they become.
3. Success starts from inside out.
Many
driven and successful people concentrate on every aspect of their work life but
neglect their health. Being busy, productive, and successful is great, but you
need to stay healthy to keep up the pace. Make sure you're getting enough
nutrition, exercise, and rest.
4. Your social life belongs offline.
If you
spend hours on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, checking emails and messages,
you're missing out on more than you're gaining. Connecting to the world means
spending time with people in real life--speaking to them, interacting with them,
and connecting with them.
5. Make the world your university.
Make a
serious commitment to never stop learning. There's something to be learned from
everyone, so work to gain some new knowledge every day. The alternative is
being left behind the pace of change scratching your head.
6. Good things come to those who diversify.
If
you stick to what you already know, you'll never learn anything new. The most
successful people are flexible, agile, and know how to pivot. Make sure you're
prepared to get the most out of every opportunity, whatever form it takes.
7. Success is incremental.
Overnight
success is seriously rare. Most people take years, even decades, to build a
great career. The secret is to work hard every single day, and remember that
even small wins can boost your life tremendously. Over time, you'll find
yourself reaching bigger and bigger goals.
8. Together is always better.
Many
people would rather go it alone, but success is a team sport. The idea that you
can succeed on your own is a myth. Every big idea deserves a team to make it
happen.
9. What worries you masters you.
Worry
can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if
you're preoccupied with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes a
problem. Instead of worrying, work on solving problems and getting through the
challenges.
10. Failure is never fatal.
Like
it or not, messing up is an essential part of the success process. Failure is
never the end--it's the opportunity to do better next time. Those who fail and
are brave enough to try again eventually win out.
11. Don't let silly things rob your happiness.
So
many of us allow the most ridiculous little things to rob us of our happiness.
But we can always choose to be happy. Life is a choice; happiness is a choice.
No matter what your situation, don't let anything separate you from a sense of
joy.
12. The meaning of life is to find your gifts
and the purpose of your success lies in giving it away.
If the
work you do doesn't provide you with a sense of purpose, you still need to find
your true vocation. When you do, you'll be able to pour yourself into it with
joy. The purpose of life is to discover your gift, and the meaning of life is
to give that gift away.
By Lolly
Daskal
http://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/12-important-career-lessons-most-people-learn-too-late-in-life.html
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