RULE 55
Fill your time productively and profitably
Once you’ve learnt to kick the door shut you’ll find yourself alone in an empty office. But to be the really great and effective manager you are, and are going to be, you don’t coast or cruise. You get your head down and get the work done. And you get it done fast and effectively and efficiently. Then you do some work on your long-term goals, your game plan and your business education (don’t stand still – read something).
Working hard when you’re not being encouraged with an electric cattle prod is a bit like working for yourself. You have to be motivated, dedicated and focused. It takes practice and training. We all like to goof off. And that’s fine every now and then. We all need thinking ...
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