How to SUCCEED 

 In my workshops, largely in Asia, I asked over 2,000 managers what makes a good employee and what makes a good manager. Here is a summary of their thoughts about the secrets to a successful and rewarding career.

         Success is largely based on imagination, ambition and the will to work.

         Study the work habits of successful people – and cultivate those which can help you.

         Success comes when you do things right when you learn how to make the best use of your time and how to deal with people.

A handful of tips to help you succeed in your career

* Find a job you enjoy

          Make the most of your skills and the tasks that give you the most satisfaction in your work.

         Take a lively interest in the work of your organisation and a desire to see it prosper and expand.

         Your success is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration – It doesn’t depend on what you undertake but what you finish successfully.

* Increase your confidence

         Make an effort to improve your skills like making presentations and chairing meetings, and the ability to write clearly and succinctly.

         Keep up to date with new technology.

         Never turn down a more responsible job if you are offered one. 

         Look after your body,  your health and your fitness so you have the energy to cope with additional tasks.

         If possible travel widely and seek new experiences.   These will all help build your confidence.

*  Build networks

         Join groups of people whether they be clubs, professional societies, lodges, religious groups, sports teams or political parties to get known.

         Who you know can be more important than what you know.  

*  Establish a good reputation

         Maintain a reputation for reliable work performance and honesty.

         Always try to give more than people expect from your efforts and treat others the way you would like to be treated yourself.

         Give credit to others. If you employ staff give them positive feedback and acknowledge or reward their achievements.    Even a  letter to thank them for their special efforts can be appreciated.    

*  Prioritise your more important tasks

         You must learn to ration your time.  Today we are all under great pressure for our time – it’s our most valuable asset. Set your priorities and plan the best use of your hours.  

         So what are your priorities?  Your family? Your work? Your health? Plan well so you can balance your life and have time to relax and enjoy it.

         Success is when you learn to do all things well – the simple things and the difficult things.

         A successful person is one who is well organised, who has a purpose in life, who has self-control, who has direction and love in their heart.

Success comes when you do things right.

when you learn how to make the best use of your time and how to deal with people.

-Geoffrey Moss(mossassociates.co.nz)

“Success  occurs when opportunity and preparation meet.”

 Source: “Secrets for Success” This book could change your life. First published by Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand, and Cengage Learning Asia. Also available as an ebook from Amazon.com.

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