How do you approach life and your career differently that makes you successful?

2015-07-07T11:06:47-04:00

The following article offers a number of insights into ways successful people approach life differently. The article brings up a number of great points regarding being able to self-assess, being humble, motivators, and the ability to following through. Do you agree or disagree with all 15, and if so why or why not? Also, if you have unique things you have done to be successful over the years please share.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/15-ways-successful-people-approach-life-differently-jeff-haden?trk=eml-content_ecosystem_digest-recommended_articles-66-null&midToken=AQFKxenQVIUrpQ&fromEmail=fromEmail&ut=0qoXLaK_7tgSQ1

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 11:08 AM

2015-07-07T11:08:16-04:00

All of my steps are guided by God

I'm never in the wrong place

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 7 at 2015 11:35 AM

2015-07-07T11:35:27-04:00

When I find out I'll let you know Chief because so far civilian career success has been fleeting. That being said, I have a successful marriage of 21 years and 3 children who we hope we are bringing up right that we love and adore. So there is something to be said for being happy. Regarding the article, I follow most of the 15 points to some degree, and my wife and I do things together and communicate so that also counts for something.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 7 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-07-07T12:23:23-04:00

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member I approach both with the same enthusiasm and level of energy. I love to walk in the mornings with my better half (great exercise for both and great time for alone communication time); I have a passion for my work that you can hear every time I get on the phone with a perspective, current, or former client; and the same level of energy and motivation when I'm speaking with the back office staff, or speaking with my daughters. Passion, enthusiasm, and self-motivation (built in PMA - Positive Mental Attitude) are the keys to my everyday existence, no matter what happens or how bad the day is. Try it and you'll love it!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-07-07T12:23:47-04:00

I can distill my philosophy down to two basic tenets:
1. Everything I do has a purpose - usually more than one. There is a point, and it drives towards an intended goal. I am a firm disbeliever in "busy work".
2. "Good Enough", isn't. There are always ways to improve. Do it faster. More efficiently. Utilize less resources in order to accomplish the same result. What I did yesterday accomplished a purpose. Now let's do it better.