Putting the Platinum Rule Into Practice

Whereas average professionals put the Golden Rule into practice, the most savvy professionals live by the “Platinum Rule.” Rather than merely doing to others as they would have done to them, the most seasoned professionals go above and beyond for everyone. Instead of doing what others expect of them, they do whatever is necessary to exceed expectations.

Similarly, they involve themselves in philanthropic activities for the sake of the cause rather than to find out what they can get out of it.

These stellar individuals walk their talk and make a habit of being nice to everyone. They are proactively nice. They initiate eye contact and greetings with others, and they jot personal notes to prospects and community ...

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