Most people don't get what they want or deserve because of
silly mistakes. I have met a number of talented college graduates who struggle
economically because of the bridges they've burned along the way, experienced
professionals who get stuck mid-career because of pride, and near retirement
employees who are anxious to retire so that their fear of unemployment stops
consuming them. Clearly, nobody told these folks that jobs are now partnerships
and that burning bridges, pride and fear are only going to slowly transform
their true talent into perishable mediocrity. You don't want to fall under
these categories. What you do need is to control your life by maneuvering the
game of life in ways that makes you totally unpredictable. By the way, how are
you positioning yourself these days? Are you engaging in careful planning?
Undeniably, everybody loves doing the kind of work that they
have a talent for. Based on this logic, the million dollar question then
becomes, "What do I need to do in order to work on my talent?" Ladies
and gentleman, I am going to reveal to you one of the ten life secrets I've
learned right now. The secret actually comes from Napoleon Hill, one of my
"deceased mentors" and author of the book "Think and Grow
Rich." Just realize that his secret has seven steps. Are you ready for
this?
First: Decide exactly what kind of job you want. If this job
doesn't already exist, perhaps you can create it.
Second: Choose the company or individual from whom you wish
to work for.
Third: Study your prospective employer, as to policies,
personnel, and chances for advancement.
Fourth: By analysis of yourself, your talents and
capabilities, figure what you can offer, and plan ways and means of giving
advantages, services, developments, and ideas that you believe you can
successfully deliver.
Fifth: Forget about a "job." Forget whether or not
there is an opening. Forget the usual routine of "have you got a job for
me?" Concentrate on what you can give.
Sixth: Once you have your plan in mind, arrange with an
experienced writer to put it on paper in neat form and in full detail.
Seventh: Present it to the proper person with authority and
he will do the rest. Every company is looking for men who can give something of
value, whether it be ideas, services, or "connections." Every company
has room for the man who has a definite plan of action which is to the
advantage of that company.
Careful planning is at the core of this secret. Failing to
influence others is a capital mistake. Never, under any circumstances,
criticize others because the moment you do you lose them. Who knows if you are
going to need them in the future or not? Don't burn bridges! Control your
pride. Life is about God, not you or me. Why are you so afraid? Life is full of
surprises. You might as well join the team and make yourself indispensable to
whoever you work for. Your anxieties will decrease... trust me.
It is all about careful planning, dude. By the way, what are
you doing about that? Don't let others choose what you should do. You should
take ownership of your destiny perhaps with the consultation of a close ally.
The former can help you tremendously, that is for sure.
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