Raise your standards— Others respond to us based on how they view us. How do they see you? Someone who get things done, who takes quality seriously and who demands a lot from yourself. Make a conscious decision as to how you want to be perceived. Take on a challenge— Nose around to see what you can find, drop a few hints, and even raise your hand. But be sure it’ s something you want to sink your teeth into. If it is, you’ ll have a great time doing it.
Not only will you get your work done, but it will be more than you thought possible, and you’ ll be happier at the same time. Better yet, your employer and your customers will be happier, too.
As it turns out, happiness doesn’ t depend on what others do for us, but what we do for ourselves.
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John
Graham
John Graham of GrahamComm is a marketing and sales strategy consultant and business writer. He is the creator of Magnet Marketing, and publishes a free monthly eBulletin, No Nonsense Marketing & Sales Ideas. Contact him at jgraham @ grahamcomm. com or johnrgraham. com.