The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love

by Ken Coleman

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.

there are three key qualities that make up great professors: 1. They Are Knowledgeable 2. They Are Passionate 3. They Push You to Grow

Every professional has learned a few lessons the hard way. Here are a few questions to keep in mind as you dig into their stories: 1. How did they get to their dream job? 2. How did they earn their reputation? 3. What strategic choices did they make? 4. How did they handle disappointment? 5. What did they do when they failed? 6. How did they overcome the fear of failure and rejection? 7. Who did they learn from? 8. How long did it take them to reach their goal or get the position they wanted?

As the Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight was fond of saying, “The key is not the will to win—everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.”