October 6, 2015

Keys to Success


Sometimes, something is worth repeating. As I begin to engage again on the Insights blog, I'm giving much thought to how I want to look at it all. A few years ago, I was asked to speak at a club for young businessmen. 

As part of my presentation, I delivered my "Ten Keys to Success". Here they are for your reading pleasure:

DO WHAT YOU LOVE – 
Be thankful for the opportunity you have to do what you love. 
Don't compare your life to others.

INTEGRITY- 
Do what you say you will do. 
Be the same person everywhere you go.

THINK BEFORE SPEAKING AND LISTEN WELL – 
In every situation. The lack of words can be as negatively impacting as the wrong words said at the wrong time.

BE HONEST- 
Speak the truth kindly. Don't lie and don't change the story depending on the hearer and how it will benefit you.

WORK HARD – 
Don't just work hard when people are watching.

ADMIT YOUR MISTAKES- 
Don't dwell on them. Apologize if necessary and move on.

MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL – 
There's much to do and limited hours in which to do it. 
Set your priorities.

TREAT OTHERS WELL AND INVEST IN THEM- 
This includes not being threatened by their success but instead helping work toward it.  

THINK CREATIVELY- 
Don't always do things the way they have been done. 
Think new thoughts, try new ideas.

HAVE FUN! - 
Life goes by so quickly! Enjoy it!

(Copyright Mark Taft.)


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