The document outlines 36 learnings from the author's life up until age 36. Some of the key lessons include: happiness drives success, not the other way around; getting enough sleep is important for productivity and well-being; and being self-aware of one's strengths and weaknesses helps maximize value. The author also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, saying "no" to non-essential tasks, and maintaining positive relationships.
Leadership Development - The Compound Effect by Darren HardyChad Campbell
This document provides guidance on leadership development and achieving success through goal setting and developing good habits. It emphasizes that success comes from a series of small, consistent choices over time, not big actions. Developing habits like reading, exercise and keeping score of goals can lead to radical long-term differences. Breaking bad habits and establishing new, purposeful habits aligned with meaningful goals is key to achieving outcomes. The document stresses that we have full responsibility and control over our choices and responses.
This document outlines a goal setting system called LYBYE (Living Your Best Year Ever) presented by Dave Gallegos. The system involves 8 steps: 1) discovering your "why" or motivation, 2) reviewing the past year, 3) practicing gratitude, 4) assessing your balance, 5) designing grand goals, 6) identifying habits to change, 7) creating a weekly plan, and 8) taking action. The key aspects of the system are setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals; developing habits and routines to support goal achievement; maintaining accountability; and persisting through challenges to achieve goals.
- The document discusses social responsibility and caring in society. It argues that individuals and businesses can positively impact society through caring and social responsibility.
- It introduces the concept of "eudemonia" from Aristotle, which is defined as being the best version of oneself rather than just experiencing fleeting pleasure or happiness. Achieving eudemonia involves improving oneself and helping others.
- Studies are cited showing that happy, healthy people have higher quality of life and longevity. The document advocates for individuals taking responsibility to improve their own lives and society through caring about others.
This document provides 29 "truths" or pieces of advice for achieving success. Some of the key advice includes dressing appropriately for the job you want, setting challenging goals and then setting even bigger goals, being honest when you don't know the answer to something, supporting your peers so you all succeed together, and committing to constant self-improvement throughout your life. The overall message is that following these types of principles can help guide one in the direction of great accomplishments.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a guide about positive thinking. It begins with an introduction explaining that while we cannot control external events, we can control our thoughts and reactions. The document then outlines 7 critical steps for learning positive thinking covered in subsequent sections. These sections discuss topics like overcoming self-doubt, ignoring negative thoughts, embracing unrealistic goals and momentum. The overall message is about shifting one's internal dialogue and mindset away from negative thinking in order to achieve goals.
The document provides advice on how to be successful in life. It defines success as whatever the individual wants it to be, such as financial independence, pursuing passions, or personal fulfillment. It notes that while most people want to feel important and leave an impact, the odds of becoming famous are low. However, it's now easier than ever to learn how to be successful by setting clear, measurable goals aligned with one's values and purpose, creating consistently through passion projects, and using criticism as motivation to improve. The key is defining success on your own terms and putting in hard work over years, not looking for overnight shortcuts.
Leadership Development - The Compound Effect by Darren HardyChad Campbell
This document provides guidance on leadership development and achieving success through goal setting and developing good habits. It emphasizes that success comes from a series of small, consistent choices over time, not big actions. Developing habits like reading, exercise and keeping score of goals can lead to radical long-term differences. Breaking bad habits and establishing new, purposeful habits aligned with meaningful goals is key to achieving outcomes. The document stresses that we have full responsibility and control over our choices and responses.
This document outlines a goal setting system called LYBYE (Living Your Best Year Ever) presented by Dave Gallegos. The system involves 8 steps: 1) discovering your "why" or motivation, 2) reviewing the past year, 3) practicing gratitude, 4) assessing your balance, 5) designing grand goals, 6) identifying habits to change, 7) creating a weekly plan, and 8) taking action. The key aspects of the system are setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals; developing habits and routines to support goal achievement; maintaining accountability; and persisting through challenges to achieve goals.
- The document discusses social responsibility and caring in society. It argues that individuals and businesses can positively impact society through caring and social responsibility.
- It introduces the concept of "eudemonia" from Aristotle, which is defined as being the best version of oneself rather than just experiencing fleeting pleasure or happiness. Achieving eudemonia involves improving oneself and helping others.
- Studies are cited showing that happy, healthy people have higher quality of life and longevity. The document advocates for individuals taking responsibility to improve their own lives and society through caring about others.
This document provides 29 "truths" or pieces of advice for achieving success. Some of the key advice includes dressing appropriately for the job you want, setting challenging goals and then setting even bigger goals, being honest when you don't know the answer to something, supporting your peers so you all succeed together, and committing to constant self-improvement throughout your life. The overall message is that following these types of principles can help guide one in the direction of great accomplishments.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a guide about positive thinking. It begins with an introduction explaining that while we cannot control external events, we can control our thoughts and reactions. The document then outlines 7 critical steps for learning positive thinking covered in subsequent sections. These sections discuss topics like overcoming self-doubt, ignoring negative thoughts, embracing unrealistic goals and momentum. The overall message is about shifting one's internal dialogue and mindset away from negative thinking in order to achieve goals.
The document provides advice on how to be successful in life. It defines success as whatever the individual wants it to be, such as financial independence, pursuing passions, or personal fulfillment. It notes that while most people want to feel important and leave an impact, the odds of becoming famous are low. However, it's now easier than ever to learn how to be successful by setting clear, measurable goals aligned with one's values and purpose, creating consistently through passion projects, and using criticism as motivation to improve. The key is defining success on your own terms and putting in hard work over years, not looking for overnight shortcuts.
1) The document discusses 14 ways to build self-confidence, including looking your best, maintaining positive body language, using positive self-talk, setting SMART goals, having positive relationships, self-assessment, pursuing your passions, and feeling gratitude.
2) Some specific tips provided are standing up straight, making eye contact, smiling, positive affirmations, keeping an inner dialogue positive, and writing in a gratitude journal.
3) Building self-confidence takes work but learning skills like these can help develop unshakeable confidence over time that allows one to achieve their goals and live the life they desire.
This document provides strategies for improving self-confidence and happiness. It discusses controlling negative thoughts through positive affirmations, visualization, and meditation. These techniques can reprogram the mind to believe in one's own success. Small daily practices over long periods can have meaningful impacts on mindset and worldview. Developing confidence requires being at peace with mistakes as opportunities for growth. Overall, the document presents mental exercises and mindfulness as ways to boost self-image and outlook.
This document contains terms and conditions for a book about getting an ex back. It discusses legal notices, accuracy of information, errors and omissions. It states the book is not intended as a source of legal, business or financial advice. The document includes a table of contents that lists chapters on introduction, causes of breakups, figuring out if you want your ex back, and tips such as not begging or playing games when trying to reconcile.
These are some of the tips that can be helpful for overcoming procrastination, but many of them have already helped thousands of lazy fellows. Find ones suitable exactly for you and soon the effectiveness of your work will grow and time of your procrastination will be minimized.
This document provides 5 strategies for achieving more and worrying less at work. Strategy #2 is to finely tune your focus by prioritizing tasks and completing one at a time instead of multitasking. Multitasking is inefficient and causes errors due to the brain activity and time required for task switching. Completing tasks sequentially without distractions results in higher quality work and increased productivity. The document encourages the reader to identify their top 6 priorities each day and focus on one task until its completion.
Discover The 7 Keys To Living a More Fulfilling, Healthy and Wealthy Life! You'll Find Out How To Finally Get Ahead And Attract Anything You Want In Life!
The document provides 24 tips for increasing happiness. It discusses how worrying, having a controlling attitude, comparing oneself to others, procrastinating, focusing on past failures, being unhealthy, in debt, and not showing gratitude can decrease happiness. It recommends focusing on the present, spending time on meaningful goals and learning, surrounding oneself with positive people, and practicing self-love and appreciation. The overall message is that small changes in mindset and habits can significantly increase one's level of happiness.
When it comes to losing weight, many people have tried more than once to shed those extra pounds only to be unsuccessful.
In fact, many of them have spent most of their lives being unhappy about their bodies, wishing they had a flat stomach or a stronger core, but not knowing how to get started.
With this report you will learn fast and easy stomach flattening tips and strategies based on proven results.
Excellence - Free Personal Development EbookMark Spencer
This document discusses bringing out personal excellence. It emphasizes committing fully to whatever tasks one does, whether enjoyable or obligatory. Seeing all actions as investments that can grow and benefit life if done with focus and care. Personal excellence requires an open mind, believing goals are possible, and refusing to settle for less than one's highest standards. Developing strong character and integrity helps one become their best self and achieve more powerful results.
This chapter encourages the reader to commit fully to the 28-day program and get started on their journey to success. It emphasizes taking action over just talking about wanting success. The reader is challenged to think about a celebration they will have on the final day of the program to stay motivated toward their goals. They are asked to describe this celebration in detail and consider booking it to solidify their commitment.
The document is about finding your "real self" through applying "three magic secrets." It discusses the first secret, which is that "Life is a school" and every experience provides an opportunity to learn and grow. It provides instructions for an exercise where the reader analyzes a negative situation or experience by listing negatives, learnings, blessings and gifts gained from it. The goal is to transform the negative view into a more positive "new picture" by finding hidden benefits and lessons from what occurred. The reader is encouraged to immediately apply this exercise to their own life by analyzing a personal situation in order to start practicing this perspective.
8 toxic activities that you really should get rid of for improve your quality...Doni Ariyanto
I set up a routine in the morning, began meditating, regularly went to the gym and read at least one book a week.
And, I didn't feel happier, more fulfilled, or stronger one year later.
And I didn't understand why, even though I had developed all these modern, strong habits, my life did not change.
The law of attraction and the power of affirmationsRishan B
Affirmations are powerful. We sometimes make simple statements in either a positive or a negative tone, like for example, when there is something that we need to get done, we sometimes say “It’s too difficult.” That statement in itself is a negative affirmation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zXv7w2N8Qg
Secrets of success- What do you really want in life?MontySalt
The document discusses the importance of figuring out one's true goals and passions in life. It notes that many people spend more time planning vacations than planning their goals for the year. The key is to take time for self-reflection, listen to one's emotions and desires to understand what one really wants, then make a realistic plan to pursue those goals. Both heart and head need to be balanced - considering both feelings and practicality. It's important to avoid letting others influence you and instead focus on your own life and destiny.
This document provides tips for simplifying one's life. It discusses identifying core values and passions, setting clear goals in key areas like health, finances and relationships, eliminating unnecessary activities and commitments, and reinventing one's approach through zero-based thinking. Specific advice includes focusing on a few priorities rather than trying to do everything, getting rid of unproductive relationships and tasks, planning activities to be more efficient, and not being afraid to make big changes if needed to reduce stress and complexity. The overall message is that simplifying life through clarity, focus, elimination of non-essentials and periodic reinvention can improve well-being, productivity and happiness.
40 LIFE HACKS… to make your life more awesome
Why?
- Your mindfulness and ability to self-control could probably be improved
- This will affect both your job performance and your quality of life positively
2logical - 20 Life Lessons I Wish Someone Would Have Taught Me in My 20sDavid Naylor
In this article, 2logical's EVP of Global Learning reflects on his career and life, and provides valuable insight on how to be successful professionally as well as personally.
2logical - 20 Life Lessons I Wish Someone Would Have Taught Me in My 20sDavid Naylor
1. The document provides 23 life lessons that the author wishes someone had taught him in his 20s to help with personal and professional development.
2. The lessons include topics like embracing new experiences through travel, getting comfortable with failure and discomfort, focusing on high-payoff activities, cherishing relationships over money, and focusing on positive thoughts.
3. The author hopes sharing these lessons will help guide his son and others entering their 20s on their life journey.
1) The document discusses 14 ways to build self-confidence, including looking your best, maintaining positive body language, using positive self-talk, setting SMART goals, having positive relationships, self-assessment, pursuing your passions, and feeling gratitude.
2) Some specific tips provided are standing up straight, making eye contact, smiling, positive affirmations, keeping an inner dialogue positive, and writing in a gratitude journal.
3) Building self-confidence takes work but learning skills like these can help develop unshakeable confidence over time that allows one to achieve their goals and live the life they desire.
This document provides strategies for improving self-confidence and happiness. It discusses controlling negative thoughts through positive affirmations, visualization, and meditation. These techniques can reprogram the mind to believe in one's own success. Small daily practices over long periods can have meaningful impacts on mindset and worldview. Developing confidence requires being at peace with mistakes as opportunities for growth. Overall, the document presents mental exercises and mindfulness as ways to boost self-image and outlook.
This document contains terms and conditions for a book about getting an ex back. It discusses legal notices, accuracy of information, errors and omissions. It states the book is not intended as a source of legal, business or financial advice. The document includes a table of contents that lists chapters on introduction, causes of breakups, figuring out if you want your ex back, and tips such as not begging or playing games when trying to reconcile.
These are some of the tips that can be helpful for overcoming procrastination, but many of them have already helped thousands of lazy fellows. Find ones suitable exactly for you and soon the effectiveness of your work will grow and time of your procrastination will be minimized.
This document provides 5 strategies for achieving more and worrying less at work. Strategy #2 is to finely tune your focus by prioritizing tasks and completing one at a time instead of multitasking. Multitasking is inefficient and causes errors due to the brain activity and time required for task switching. Completing tasks sequentially without distractions results in higher quality work and increased productivity. The document encourages the reader to identify their top 6 priorities each day and focus on one task until its completion.
Discover The 7 Keys To Living a More Fulfilling, Healthy and Wealthy Life! You'll Find Out How To Finally Get Ahead And Attract Anything You Want In Life!
The document provides 24 tips for increasing happiness. It discusses how worrying, having a controlling attitude, comparing oneself to others, procrastinating, focusing on past failures, being unhealthy, in debt, and not showing gratitude can decrease happiness. It recommends focusing on the present, spending time on meaningful goals and learning, surrounding oneself with positive people, and practicing self-love and appreciation. The overall message is that small changes in mindset and habits can significantly increase one's level of happiness.
When it comes to losing weight, many people have tried more than once to shed those extra pounds only to be unsuccessful.
In fact, many of them have spent most of their lives being unhappy about their bodies, wishing they had a flat stomach or a stronger core, but not knowing how to get started.
With this report you will learn fast and easy stomach flattening tips and strategies based on proven results.
Excellence - Free Personal Development EbookMark Spencer
This document discusses bringing out personal excellence. It emphasizes committing fully to whatever tasks one does, whether enjoyable or obligatory. Seeing all actions as investments that can grow and benefit life if done with focus and care. Personal excellence requires an open mind, believing goals are possible, and refusing to settle for less than one's highest standards. Developing strong character and integrity helps one become their best self and achieve more powerful results.
This chapter encourages the reader to commit fully to the 28-day program and get started on their journey to success. It emphasizes taking action over just talking about wanting success. The reader is challenged to think about a celebration they will have on the final day of the program to stay motivated toward their goals. They are asked to describe this celebration in detail and consider booking it to solidify their commitment.
The document is about finding your "real self" through applying "three magic secrets." It discusses the first secret, which is that "Life is a school" and every experience provides an opportunity to learn and grow. It provides instructions for an exercise where the reader analyzes a negative situation or experience by listing negatives, learnings, blessings and gifts gained from it. The goal is to transform the negative view into a more positive "new picture" by finding hidden benefits and lessons from what occurred. The reader is encouraged to immediately apply this exercise to their own life by analyzing a personal situation in order to start practicing this perspective.
8 toxic activities that you really should get rid of for improve your quality...Doni Ariyanto
I set up a routine in the morning, began meditating, regularly went to the gym and read at least one book a week.
And, I didn't feel happier, more fulfilled, or stronger one year later.
And I didn't understand why, even though I had developed all these modern, strong habits, my life did not change.
The law of attraction and the power of affirmationsRishan B
Affirmations are powerful. We sometimes make simple statements in either a positive or a negative tone, like for example, when there is something that we need to get done, we sometimes say “It’s too difficult.” That statement in itself is a negative affirmation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zXv7w2N8Qg
Secrets of success- What do you really want in life?MontySalt
The document discusses the importance of figuring out one's true goals and passions in life. It notes that many people spend more time planning vacations than planning their goals for the year. The key is to take time for self-reflection, listen to one's emotions and desires to understand what one really wants, then make a realistic plan to pursue those goals. Both heart and head need to be balanced - considering both feelings and practicality. It's important to avoid letting others influence you and instead focus on your own life and destiny.
This document provides tips for simplifying one's life. It discusses identifying core values and passions, setting clear goals in key areas like health, finances and relationships, eliminating unnecessary activities and commitments, and reinventing one's approach through zero-based thinking. Specific advice includes focusing on a few priorities rather than trying to do everything, getting rid of unproductive relationships and tasks, planning activities to be more efficient, and not being afraid to make big changes if needed to reduce stress and complexity. The overall message is that simplifying life through clarity, focus, elimination of non-essentials and periodic reinvention can improve well-being, productivity and happiness.
40 LIFE HACKS… to make your life more awesome
Why?
- Your mindfulness and ability to self-control could probably be improved
- This will affect both your job performance and your quality of life positively
2logical - 20 Life Lessons I Wish Someone Would Have Taught Me in My 20sDavid Naylor
In this article, 2logical's EVP of Global Learning reflects on his career and life, and provides valuable insight on how to be successful professionally as well as personally.
2logical - 20 Life Lessons I Wish Someone Would Have Taught Me in My 20sDavid Naylor
1. The document provides 23 life lessons that the author wishes someone had taught him in his 20s to help with personal and professional development.
2. The lessons include topics like embracing new experiences through travel, getting comfortable with failure and discomfort, focusing on high-payoff activities, cherishing relationships over money, and focusing on positive thoughts.
3. The author hopes sharing these lessons will help guide his son and others entering their 20s on their life journey.
The document discusses common traits of successful entrepreneurs and provides steps for maintaining a positive attitude. Regarding entrepreneurs, it notes that the best have a clear vision and passion, are highly motivated and hard working, constantly strive to improve, focus on fundamentals, overcome challenges with mental strength, face their fears, seize opportunities, and leave a legacy. The steps for a positive attitude include believing happiness is a choice, removing negativity, looking for the positives, reinforcing positivity in oneself, and sharing happiness with others.
The document provides 52 tips for happiness and prosperity from the website Zen Habits. Some of the key tips include: emptying your inbox and clearing your desk to stay organized; building an emergency fund, even if just starting with $100; keeping a journal to remember experiences; using the support of others to achieve goals; spending time with family and loved ones; being present in the current moment; developing equanimity to not let small irritations bother you; volunteering and helping others. The overall message is that implementing simple habits and mindfulness can promote well-being.
The fresh thinking that led to a company’s initial success is often replaced by a rigid devotion to the status quo.
Some people know what to do in theory to improve their social skills, but find it hard to get out of their comfortable rut and actually start making changes. If that applies to you, here's my take on how to get yourself going.
This document provides 33 success hacks or rules for achieving success. Some of the key points include:
- Believe in yourself and that you are worthy and capable of success. Your beliefs will determine the success you have in life.
- You are enough - stop asking for permission from others and seeking their approval. You have what it takes to succeed.
- IQ and EQ are overrated - what you really need is DQ (desperation quotient). Being desperate to succeed and doing whatever it takes is important.
- Be crystal clear on what you want from life so the universe can deliver it. Commit fully to your dreams.
- Stay consistent in applying what you've learned. Success
This document provides 15 rules for personal effectiveness from "Joker's Guide to Personal Effectiveness". The rules are intended to help people achieve their goals and purposes in a meaningful way. Some of the key rules discussed include finding your purpose and vehicle to achieve it, learning to be effective by waking up early and focusing on completion of tasks, talking less and listening more to others, and over-communicating to ensure people understand expectations. The guidance is based on the author's personal experiences and is meant to democratize knowledge about effectiveness.
This document describes a youth camp activity called "Blind Polygon" intended to teach lessons about alignment, listening, roles, group dynamics, and problem-solving. Participants are blindfolded and must work together using a rope to form shapes like a square and triangle. It involves multiple rounds and debrief questions focused on the challenges of cooperation while blindfolded and applying the lessons to areas like personal development, relationships, and spirituality.
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Bruce Lee was a Chinese martial artist and actor who is considered one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century. Some of the key life lessons discussed in the document include focusing on enjoying the journey rather than just the end goal, being flexible rather than rigid in one's beliefs, committing fully to continuous practice and improvement in order to master skills, and taking action rather than overthinking. The document provides 17 life lessons distilled from Bruce Lee's teachings around concepts like simplicity, self-validation, living proactively, and expressing one's authentic self.
It can be easy for us to lose sight of the little things when we get bogged down in the day-to-day. But if we take a few minutes to appreciate some of the good things that are happening in the world, we can adjust our perspective and have a happier outlook.
This document is a self-improvement guide containing advice on various topics related to personal growth and development. It includes over 30 sections with titles such as "10 Questions you should ask yourself", "Develop your intuition", "Motivation: the heart of self-improvement", and "Your secret to success: have a vision of who you are and want to be". Each section provides tips, exercises, and suggestions for readers to improve aspects of their life. The document also includes inspirational quotes, a table of contents, and disclaimer about the information provided.
What does it mean to start your day healthy? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer—the meaning is highly personal, depending on you and your situation. For some, it’s being motivated to hit the gym every morning at 6:00. For others, it’s waking up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep. For others still, it’s feeling optimistic about what lies ahead or looking forward to a nutritious breakfast.
No matter what, though, for every one of us, a new day is a new opportunity to thrive.
Start Healthy magazine embraces this mindset wholeheartedly. We want to help you start making positive changes so you can feel healthier and live your life to the fullest—whether you’re young or young at heart. Within the pages of this magazine, you’ll find thought-provoking articles—with topics ranging from wellness to fitness to food—that are perfect for your interests, tastes, and lifestyle.
Our mission is to inspire you to think more proactively about your health so you can enjoy a more active, enriching life.
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33 Experts Share Their No. 1 On Living A Fulfilling And Meaningful LifeBastiaan Blikman
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After decades of service, many question whether they have been successful or failed in life. However, success is difficult to define and means different things to different people. While some view material wealth as a measure of success, others find fulfillment in contributions outside of financial gains. Ultimately, personal success depends on one's goals and achievements. Staying motivated, learning from mistakes, and doing work with passion and sincerity can help one find success on their own terms.
Procrastination is a common challenge that many individuals face when it comes to completing tasks and achieving goals. It can hinder productivity and lead to feelings of stress and frustration.
However, with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to overcome procrastination and increase productivity.
In this article, we will explore the causes of procrastination, how to recognize the signs of procrastination in oneself, and effective strategies for overcoming procrastination and boosting productivity.
As we navigate through the ebbs and flows of life, it is natural to experience moments of low motivation and dwindling passion for our goals.
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36 learnings at 36
1. 1.Happiness drives success
and not the other way around.
This past year I’ve experienced high stress
levels. I felt I was not in control of things. It took
me some time and difficult decisions to find the
happiness route for my family life. Once on the
right track, I was able to successfully regain
control of my professional life.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
2. 2.Getting enough sleep is not a
dream but a necessity.
As soon as my young daughter began to sleep
through the night, I’ve started to wake up more
energized and keen to “do stuff” and enjoy the
day.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
3. 3.Being self-aware is the best
self-service.
I’m not the person of my dreams, but I’m aware
of my strengths and “imperfections”. Knowing
what makes me “unique” or “weird” has helped
me to understand when, where and how I can
“add value”.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
4. 4.Working is like playing but for
grownups.
Sometimes it can be fun and rewarding.
Sometimes it can be frustrating. Falling down
and getting up is part of the “game”. Different
goals, different reward systems, same
satisfaction. Working and playing can always be
made more fun.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
5. 5.Working “smarter”, not
harder, is actually “smarter”.
As a “perfectionist”, I tend to work hard to deliver
“impeccable” work. Most of the time it would
have been sufficient and smarter to just match
the expectations if I had known them upfront.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
6. 6.Important to know: urgent
tasks may not be important.
Urgent = to be done as soon as possible.
Important = if not done “the boat will sink”.
Important is more important than urgent.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
7. 7.Blocking time to “get things
done" will help get things done.
If I’m not “in control” of my calendar, others will
be. What is important for others may not be
important for me.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
8. 8.Saying “No” can be extremely
positive.
One day I realized that if I had said “No” more
often to things which were not important to me,
the “world would not end” and I would have had
more time to say “Yes” to things which are
actually important to me.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
9. 9.Before saying “No” or “Yes”
ask clarifying questions.
Is it important? How important? Why is it
important? Is it urgent? How urgent? Why is it
urgent? Real issues “survive” clarifying
questions and fact checking. Please be prepared
to answer my questions.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
10. 10.Why? Why? Why? Why?
Why?
The 5-WHYs technique “never fails”. Why?
Because asking “why” until the root cause is
clear helps to identify the real problem. Why?
Most of the times, “what is essential is invisible
to the eye”. Why? Why? Why?
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
11. 11.Using analogies to explain
complex "stuff" saves time.
Like a good engine can help to sell a car,
analogies have helped me to “sell myself” and
are usually welcomed. Simple analogies create
a common ground and allow for more inclusive
discussions.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
12. 12.Giving options is the best
option.
I’ve learned this as a management consultant.
With the exception of mathematics there is more
than one solution to any problem. People
become more engaged when they’re given
options.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
13. 13.”Less, but better.”
Sometimes I use this sentence in presentations
to “evangelize” others: less meetings, yet better
outcomes; less presentations, yet better
prepared; and I’ll stop here or I’ll break the rule.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
14. 14.Structuring communications
will structure feedback.
What? Why? Who? When? How? What’s in it for
me? Whenever I invest more time to write
clearer communications, I tend to receive less
and more structured feedback. Everyone wins
more time.
36 LEARNINGS AT 36 BY SERGIO LEGRANT
15. 15.Take note: take notes.
Sometimes I can’t even read what I write, but by
noting it down I’ve already increased the
probability of remembering it later on.
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16. 16.Pausing before doing
something (pause) won’t hurt.
I struggle to not “fire back” immediately after
taking an “hit”. I’ve learned that going
“thermonuclear” on someone is a waste of
energy, especially if I can quietly settle things
behind the scenes, saving time and energy. Let
me take a note and follow-up tomorrow.
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17. 17.Compromising is not losing.
How much energy will I have to spend to
convince you to adopt my “view of the world”?
And what will I gain? Reaching compromises is
like “bridging” different views of the world or even
winning different perspectives.
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18. 18.Celebrating often creates
opportunities to celebrate.
Who doesn’t like to celebrate “victories”? Why
can’t we celebrate more often? Celebrations
don’t need to be long or expensive, as long as
they are meaningful.
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19. 19.Bonding beyond business
delivers beyond expectations.
A super team of “average” players has the same
chances of winning as a normal team of “super”
players. For me, creating a team is all about
“bonding” individual needs and interests with a
“greater” common goal.
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20. 20.Connecting with people will
get more things done.
Connecting with like-minded people who are
connected with more like-minded people has
helped me to get more things done. I often use
humor to test and setup a “connection”.
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21. 21.Replacing coffee with tea
will not affect productivity.
I was having too much coffee. My head would
hurt if I would not drink it. Drinking tea between
coffees fixed this without compromising on
productivity or humor.
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22. 22.Eating well requires less
exercising and time.
Since I don’t have a lot of free time to practice
sports, I’ve decided to be more careful with what
I eat. Happy body, happy mind.
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23. 23.Saving some time for
“nothing” is productive.
I frequently need time for myself: to sleep, to
read, to learn, to organize my ideas. I wrote most
of this text on the train where most people do
“nothing” but still “go far”.
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24. 24.Good idea: ideas with real
(inter)actions.
After some “secret” failures, I’ve adopted a more
“social” approach by sharing my ideas with at
least three persons before investing more time
or money. That’s already a first real action.
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25. 25.Following inspiring people is
really inspiring.
I follow Richard Branson. I also follow my friends
and family who are a source of daily inspiration.
The “ordinary” super heroes inspire me.
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26. 26.Being more Branson and
less Jobs is a sign of maturity.
I’m becoming more of a team player rather than
an “I know it all” kind of person. It’s still
rewarding for me, and the results have
surpassed my expectations. Takes time to
change.
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27. 27.Being myself is totally ok.
I’m a “genuine” person.
I don’t hide my convictions or my facial hair. I’m
comfortable with both because this combination
makes me “unique” or “weird”.
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28. 28.Saying “good morning”,
makes the morning good.
What started as an obligation as a child became
part of me. Until today, I have only met one
person who didn’t care to reply back and my
persistence paid off after some time. Saying
“good morning” is acknowledging people and
their importance.
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29. 29.Thanking people is
thankfully not a weakness.
I say “thank you” all the time. I don’t have to say
it, yet I like to say it because I also like to hear it
from others. A personal “thank you” note can
make a visible difference between an angry “red
face” or a smiley “yellow” face.
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30. 30.Using the “red hat” avoids
an angry “red face”.
Whenever appropriate I warn others I’m putting
on my thinking “red hat” so that I can share my
“unfiltered” opinion. After that, I’m ready for a
fact-based discussion without putting on an
angry “red face”.
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31. 31.Saying “I’m sorry” is, “I’m
sorry”, the right thing to do.
I often have to “say sorry” to colleagues, friends
and family after “messing up”. It shouldn’t be a
reason for embarrassment. Being transparent
about the “mess up” is the first step in the right
direction.
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32. 32.Crossing the limits
sporadically is ok.
“Stepping on the line” too often was making me
less “cool”, until the day someone more
experienced advised me to do it only on “special
occasions”. Safety first, especially if you’d like to
live a long happy life.
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33. 33.Helping others makes a
difference.
I like to help. I’ve also been helped very often.
Sometimes, a small help can make a big
difference. However, I’ve also learned that
helping too much or when not asked can fire
back.
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34. 34.Moving a lot has some
benefits.
I’ve lived in five different cities and switched jobs
three times in the past six years. Always with the
support of my family. I have built a great network
of contacts and kept the boxes used for moving.
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35. 35.Questioning life once a year
is not questionable.
Every year around my birthday I ask myself if I
am happy with my life and with my
achievements. Then I share my thoughts with my
wife and we decide on course corrections.
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36. 36.Sharing my happiness,
makes me happy.
That’s why I’ve decided to share my 36 learnings
at 36 (years old) with you.
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