- Listen more and talk less.
- Find other interests besides work. Work should only be part of your life. It shouldn’t dictate it.
- Understand there will be bad times at work as well as in life but they will pass. Most jobs are cyclical. Hopefully, you feel there are more good times than bad. If not find something else to do.
- Go out of your way to be nice to people. Especially people who are your subordinates. The nicer you are to those people the more things you get in return. Make sure people you work with know how much you appreciate their hard work. I tell my staff everyday as I leave thank you for all they do. You want them to feel special.
- Never burn a bridge. Because you never know when that person might be back in your life.
- Reward yourself when you succeed. Life is hard enough not to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Go to dinner, buy a new outfit, just do something special and fun for yourself.
- Try to keep the big picture in mind when your life gets tough and be patient.
- Be humble
- There is no easy way to success. It takes hard work.
- Your reputation in life is precious. Always protect it. Don’t throw it away over something foolish.
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