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Personal Development

You’re Mediocre If You: 7

February 7, 2012

…speak only what everybody wants to hear; …trust the wisdom of the crowd; …generally have excuses ready for not doing something that matters; …are afraid to get out of the status-quo; …are reactive, almost always; …never question the decisions you’ve taken in the past; …believe that they don’t understand. Start being exceptional instead – Being [...]

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Instead, Develop the Traits That Matter

February 2, 2012

She was managing one of the most important projects of the company for past 26 months. One day, the junior most team member asked her if he was smart, she said, “No”. He asked him again if he thinks that he wanted to have him in her team, she said “No”. Then he asked him [...]

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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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