50 universal truths for those who want to be more successful

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Take risks, make mistakes, get back to business, and you will get closer to your goal.

Over the course of her journalism career, Business Insider author Julie Bort has interviewed thousands of people, from CEOs of multibillion-dollar companies to entrepreneurs getting ready to launch their first projects.

All these stories prompted her to think that there are some universal "business truths" - advice and recommendations that are applicable to all, without exception, people who want to succeed.

1. You shouldn't turn work into your hobby or favorite pastime. Yes, it should be fun, but you should wisely divide your work and personal time.

2. If you are unhappy with your work, try to start enjoying the reason you do it. You may not like the job at all, but the money you earn and the privileges it provides are beneficial for you and your family. Remember this in difficult times and do not forget to make attempts to find something that you really like.

3. Try to communicate more with successful and confident people: their positive example will push you to become a little better.

4. If you spend a lot of time doing what you enjoy and what you really do, you will be much happier than those around you.

5. If you spend the lion's share of your time digging into your shortcomings, then most likely you will be upset, and the weaknesses will not go anywhere.

6. Practice is the only correct way to learn new skills. Be patient and persistent as you acquire new knowledge and skills.

7. To always stay in trend, you need to constantly learn something new.

Virginia Rometti is the first woman to become the CEO of an international company IBM. She would never have reached such heights if she had not taken the risk of taking her husband's advice and accepted the offer to move up the career ladder, despite her lack of experience.

8. Learning something new presupposes that you are a beginner. It also means that you are bound to make mistakes. And this is absolutely normal.

9. The sooner you deal with all the possible "beginner difficulties", the easier it will be for you to learn other new things later. Remember, the hardest part is getting started.

10. If you think you need to change something, be the person who will bring that change.

11. Start small and work your way up.

12. Do what gives quick and visible results first, and then tackle larger, more energy-intensive tasks.

13. In your work, try to improve not only some technical aspects, but also your leadership qualities.

14. The hardest lesson you must learn is knowing when to stop and stop doing things that don't work. No one can suggest the correct solution, you must figure it out yourself.

15. Only a madman will do the same thing in the same way and expect different results. If you are not satisfied with the result, change something and try again.

16. No one succeeds alone.

17. Don't be afraid to ask for help, but be as specific as possible. When help is provided, be sure to thank.

18. All people have their own view of the world. Two people can attend the same meeting and leave with completely different experiences. Do not fight it, but try to use it for good.

19. Encourage diversity. The best way to compensate for your own shortcomings and weaknesses is to find people who will complement you.

20. You don't have to be liked by everyone. You shouldn't also like the fact that for someone you are an object of adoration.

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, openly admitted his gay orientation, which caused a flurry of negativity. He did this so that his example would inspire other people to stop hiding their feelings.

21. Do not assume that someone owes you something. And that you owe something to someone.

22. There will always be those who will be more successful and better than you, regardless of what heights you managed to achieve. Do not worry too much about this and accumulate negative emotions.

23. After all, there will always be people who have achieved much less than you. But you shouldn't be proud of that.

24. Accept that you will never have absolutely all the necessary resources (time, money, people, and so on) for your project or company. Never and no one has all the resources that they would like to have.

25. Lack of resources is not an excuse. On the contrary, it is a hidden blessing for being more creative.

26. One way to practice your creativity is to try doing familiar things in a completely new way.

27. In the early stages of your company, career, or project, you will have to say yes to a ton of things. Subsequently, in later stages, you will need to be able to say no.

28. Negative feedback is needed. Don't ignore them. Try doing the opposite and investigating them. Who knows, maybe there is still a grain of truth there?

29. The same can be said for positive responses. Try to learn how to filter information.

30. Never let other people's opinions (good or bad) influence your opinion of yourself. Think of it as a kind of feedback and look for what's really important.

31. Criticize constructively: talk about work that the person hasn't done well enough, but never allow yourself to attack the person.

32. Think more globally, dream great. Those who dream small will receive the same amount.

33. Present your dream as a roadmap. Remember, plans don't always come true instantly. The only way to get to your destination is to take many steps towards your goal.

34. When you tackle something big, be prepared to hear “no” more often than “yes”. Do not be afraid. At least you are not sitting still, but doing something.

Mark Benioff, a Californian entrepreneur and billionaire, is a proponent of equal pay for men and women. He donated $ 3 million to provide them with the same salary.

35. The more often you succeed, the more pressure will be put on you. You will want to do everything much faster and in much larger quantities than before. Consider also the fact that the level of responsibility will increase.

36. If there is any secret of success, then here it is: coordinate your plans with those of other people, try to maintain communication in every possible way.

37. Create your social circle. Make an effort to find useful new people and be sure to keep in touch with those you already know.

38. Regardless of what technology you are trying to develop or invent, think not about the product itself, but about the people whose lives you plan to improve.

39. Even if you have already achieved tremendous success, this does not guarantee that you cannot fail. As much as you can, and very large.

40. Failure is part of the process.

41. Take risks. But not randomly, but wisely.

42. Do not live in anticipation of disaster, but remember that it can happen. Always have a backup plan ready.

43. Sometimes you really have to put your doubts aside and put everything on the line. No one can tell you exactly when to do it. If you feel determined, just do what you feel like doing.

44. Learn to refuse correctly.

45. Say yes as often as possible.

Ronnie Castro, founder of the online home marketplace, started his project in 2013 while battling brain cancer. He now has over 400 employees and has earned nearly $ 100 million.

46. If you really want to change the world, then do something that will make other people respect you. Try to be a role model.

47. Getting what you've wanted for a long time doesn't automatically guarantee happiness. Happiness is precisely about being content with what you already have.

48. Dealing with unpleasant people will be part of your daily work. Be extremely polite, do your job well, and don't let anyone derail all your work.

49. Focus on what you want, not what might get in the way of achieving it.

50. If you are delegating something, then outline clear boundaries and limit the scope of work.