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Self-Help

Revealing Weakness 11

December 29, 2011

Keep complaining Be a Yes-man Take shortcuts Do not tell the truth Threaten your people Operate in your own silos Offer compelling excuses Opt for short-term, sacrificing the long-term Show respect only to strong people, not to all. Do not show your gratitude publically Keep shouting on subordinates Become aware of how you behave. Everyone [...]

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A Better Way to Deal with Situations Worth Complaining About

December 25, 2011

There are two problems with complaining. First, it doesn’t work. You can complain about your company, your country or your friend’s cooking habits but nothing will change except you’ll end up wasting your time. Second, complaining has a boomerang gist. When you get good at complaining, you start noticing evidence that makes your complaints even [...]

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Amateurish Vs. Amateurlike

December 21, 2011

There’s a difference between two. Amateurlike makes a great performer; Amateurish creates scenes. Amateurlike brings a fresh view to programming problems; Amateurish delivers something other than agreed scope. Amateurlike has conquered her fears and is internally strong; Amateurish is irritating. Amateurlike investigates with a pure intent; Amateurish doesn’t even know what she doesn’t. Choose to [...]

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You Don’t Need Your Own Business to Become an Entrepreneur

December 19, 2011

You started your own business few months ago to become your own boss. Your thoughts were similar to: Your pay will NOT reach top 1% if you continue doing your job; You will NOT able to hire and fire people based on your worldview of them; Working for someone else is NOT hip; You will [...]

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On Personal Betterment 33

December 16, 2011

Believe that you can get better; Just start getting better. Even tiny dosage of betterment is fine. Start with simplifying. Ask: do you have a personal betterment plan? Yes or no. If no, develop one; if yes, move forward. Get clear on your chief goals; Chief goals which are aligned with your personal betterment vision. [...]

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