Chapter 54. Recognize When You’re Stressed
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.” | ||
| --Thomas Edison | ||
The good manager stays well ahead of the stress game. And why? Because stress is counterproductive—it isn’t profitable. The old image of the stressed executive popping pills, with high blood pressure but still pulling off fantastic deals is just that—old. The modern executive is laid back, unhurried, charming, thoughtful, careful, on top of their job. You don’t need stress. You really, really don’t. Yes, you need excitement, challenge, enthusiasm, exhilaration, and stimulation, but you do not need stress.
“YES, YOU NEED EXCITEMENT, CHALLENGE, ENTHUSIASM, EXHILARATION, AND STIMULATION, BUT YOU ... |
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