“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
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Month: December 2018
How many times have we faced rejection in our lives? Probably more than we can count. Probably more than we can even remember. Yet every time we are rejected we feel wounded inside and sometimes those wounds can have a hard time healing. Yet in the workplace, we must learn to learn from rejection and bounce back from it rapidly, using it as a means to build our experience and resilience.
Cam Adair was able to bounce back from rejection and build his very own path as a successful entrepreneur. Listening to his story might just encourage you to do the same!
“If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.”
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How many times have we heard the term “work-life” balance being tossed around the workplace, the internet, podcasts and just about anywhere we turn to. This is mostly a result of how our daily routines have changed, a big part of our day usually being occupied by work-related tasks. And so the infamous search for balance begins, often ending up in us being even more frustrated than to start with.
But what does it all actually mean? Take a pause for just one moment: what does work-life balance mean to YOU?
Steve Farber, leadership keynote speaker and bestselling author, tells us that “the very idea is an insidious lie. It implies that “work” and “life” are two different things. If “work” is not “life,” then what is it? Death. Which, of course, it isn’t. ”
Funny isn’t it? He might almost be right.
This means we must find a way to build that “work” element, that we now perceive as being something outside of our life, into our life. Mind you, this doesn’t mean we have to identify ourselves with our work and dedicate our every single living moment to it; it’s not all black and white here. Rather we can try to follow these three tips by Farber to succeed in this delicate balancing act:
- Work harder at loving your entire life
In Jeff Bezos’ words: “The reality is, if I am happy at home, I come into the office with tremendous energy,” he said. “And if I am happy at work, I come home with tremendous energy.” - View your life as a circle you complete, not a finish line to aim at.
- Appreciate what’s great about doing the work
To read more about these tips, head over here:
https://www.inc.com/steve-farber/work-life-balance-is-a-lie-heres-what-should-take-its-place.html
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“If I only had three words of advice, they would be, Tell the Truth. If got three more words, I’d add, all the time”
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The holidays are often associated with joy, rest and spending time with family; but for many of us it can also be a stressful time, taking us out of our comfort zone and changing up our daily routine. It can also be uncomfortable for some of us to take a break from our busy schedules and dedicate some time to rest and reflection.
The stress that emerges from these situations can result in irritability and a feeling of unease that prevent us from truly being present and enjoying the moment.
That is why today I am sharing with you a Holiday Journal prepared by Calm (a wonderful meditation app I strongly suggest you try, it does wonders!) to help you face this merry but sometimes challenging time of the year.
I am sure you will find some good prompts for journaling or reflection in there!!
These holidays might just be the occasion to start living in a more mindful way!
https://blog.calm.com/relax/31-ways-to-cultivate-more-peace-and-joy-this-season
William McKnight was the CEO of 3M, also known as the “innovation company”, from 1949 to 1966. He was a living example of how all managers should create an environment which fosters a growth mindset (you can read more about that here) in order to create a successful, thriving and long-lasting business.
In McKnight’s own words, here are the principles to follow in order to build innovative companies:
“As our business grows, it becomes increasingly necessary to delegate responsibility and to encourage men and women to exercise their initiative. This requires considerable tolerance. Those men and women, to whom we delegate authority and responsibility, if they are good people, are going to want to do their jobs in their own way.
“Mistakes will be made. But if a person is essentially right, the mistakes he or she makes are not as serious in the long run as the mistakes management will make if it undertakes to tell those in authority exactly how they must do their jobs.
“Management that is destructively critical when mistakes are made kills initiative. And it’s essential that we have many people with initiative if we are to continue to grow.”
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The Diplo calendar 2018 realized by Stefano Baldi presents a selection of quotes for better living and better working.
Here is the selected quotation for the month of December
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent
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