Getting better
Focus on getting incrementally better at what you do
Accept that as a human you’re going to fail every now and then
Have confidence in the fact that you can always materially improve how good you are at something
Focus only on what you can influence
Treat people with respect
Create micro, rather than macro goals e.g. ‘Write a one-minute introduction’ rather than ‘Get better at public speaking’
Be proud or motivated by where you’ve come from not hindered by it
Don’t conform to cultural norms that waste time or energy
Be kind and thoughtful
Manage your emotions
Finish something before you move onto the next thing
Be patient
Listen
Stay focussed
Put your phone down
Protect your productive time
Ask people if they are OK
Get plenty of rest
Make time for laughter
Be determined
Practice the art of saying ‘no’
Be a good teammate
Learn from the past, live for the now and be curious about the future
Recognise that you can always be a positive influence on those around you.
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