10 Things You Should Not Do- Journey to Success

1.       Never start a day without planning. Do not start your day without having a direction. If you do, you will achieve far less than you should. Success is measured by the goals achieved. Set your goals each day before starting the day. You get focused once you do that first.

2.       Do not shy away for fear of failure. Most success at one time or the other failed. Do not shy away from trying for the fear of failing. Not try out something new is already failure. It is better to make a mistake, learn from the mistake and get it right after.

3.       Never approach an offer with a beggarly attitude. If you are looking for a job or seeking a contract, do not approach it with a beggarly attitude. It will not get you the job. Even if it will, you would have already lost your bargaining power. A beggar would always have no choice. That puts the employer or contract giver at advantage.

4.       Do not work every day of your life. Always create time to rest and regroup. Do not work every day of your life. If you do, you will wear out and break down soon. Giving yourself rest would always increase your productivity. You think better after a nice and refreshing moment of rest.

5.       Never push your tough tasks last. When you are beginning your day or week, try to tackle your tough tasks first. Once the tasks are done, you will find more room to face other things. If you keep shifting the tough tasks, you will always feel a load over you. This stays with you for as long as you leave it undone. The hangover will reduce your productivity.

6.       Do not put money first. In choosing a career, do not make money your top priority. Though financial rewards are great, they should not determine what you do. You should consider what you enjoy doing and the prospects first. Most success today did not start because of the money. Money eventually comes with doing what you enjoy. Make your interest your career, and work becomes fun.

7.       Never show up unprepared. Do not appear in a business discussion, a presentation, an interview, or an examination without adequate preparations. You do not want to experience that embarrassment. When you are not fully prepared, you lose every composition that would give you a deal. Always arm yourself with every detail you need for a presentation.

8.       Do not buy everything and sell nothing. It is only a poor man that buys everything and sells nothing. You should find skills, ideas, services, and goods to sell constantly. If you buy everything and sell nothing, you will collapse with time, no matter how much resources you have. Business is buying and selling.

9.       Do not take up a “Yes Sir” attitude; it will take you nowhere. Always use your brain and be useful in yourself. Do not just rely on what other people have finished. Be analytic. Be creative. Be innovative and you will make a mark. If you do not, you will remain a houseboy.

10.   Finally, Do not let another determine your happiness. You may be the boss, or you work for someone. Do not let people around you take away your happiness. Determine to be happy and make the best out of your day. When you feel frustrated, look around you and you will always find a reason to be happy… See you at the top.