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move forward quicker than you ever dreamed!
1. Hustle: generally, people who make it big have one thing in
common--they are dissatisfied with the status quo. They will not
take what is "common" or "expected" and let that define their
lives--they move past it and excel. You must work hard and
hustle.
2. Character: someone coined the phrase, "character is what
you do in the dark." In other words, when no one is looking, will
you behave differently than if someone was looking? If not, then
you have character. If you are attacked, be tough--not hard.
Don't be a pushover, but be compassionate, gentle, and
flexible--especially on procedure (not principle).
3. Risk Taking: this isn't gambling, it's a willingness to be bold,
hearty, and to push forward. People who refuse to take risks are
definitely going to lose. If you refuse a new promotion because
you're not confident of your skills, you will likely be passed over
when a different chance arrives.
Don't be afraid of rejection, just take it as part of life and you'll
find there's nothing to be afraid of--especially in the word "no."
"No" is just another opportunity to find a way around an obstacle
and to use creative problem-solving skills.
4. Time Management: we all know that one minute has 60
seconds and that one hour has 60 minutes. One day has 24
hours, and one year has 365 days. But one year also has
525,600 minutes. We don't think about a year in such small
increments, but maybe we should. We waste minutes as if they'll
always be around, and the fact is that time wasted is time we can
never get back. We might miss a deal or promotion of a lifetime
by wasting just a few minutes.
Proper time management is essential as you climb to success.
Continue to break goals down in to manageable chunks--do that
with relation to your day and the time you've been given. You'll
accomplish far more this way and you won't regret using your
time wisely.
5. Master Non-Verbal Communication: it is said that our body
language and facial expressions do much more communicating
than our words will ever do. When the words that you speak
don't match the expressions on your face or the stance of your
body, you confuse the listener and muddle your message.
Be aware that when you try to "multi-task," you often end up
short-changing something, and the last thing you want is to
short-change people. Don't try to do too much at once--your
willingness to do this tells people they aren't important, even if
you're expressing your appreciation of their work and effort. Be
aware of what message your body is sending off!
About the Author
David Hooper is the founder of Kathode Ray Music, an artist development
organization specializing in promotion and marketing of independent
musicians and bands. Visit http://www.indiemusician.com/ for daily music
business news and marketing advice.
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