‘How To Rule At Work’

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‘There’s no way you’re going to accept average, run-of-the-mill kind of life. … You’re going to crush your goals and take everything you do to extraordinary new heights.’

‘When you can’t change your circumstances, there’s one thing you can change: your energy.’

‘If you need to mask your insecurities, amplify the traits that are working for you.’

Fill your head with positive thoughts for at least ten seconds before meeting anyone. If your head is in good place, you’ll exude positivity and confidence, and it will set the tone for the meeting.’

Don’t be afraid to fail. Your life’s worth isn’t determined by a single moment.’

‘Once a decision is made, never waiver. All energy is directed towards ensuring its success.’

‘Insist on brutally honest feedback. Demand it! And appreciate how the short-term pain will promote long-term growth in YOU.’

‘Ignore all the noise that’s not beneficial to you. It’s not raining if you don’t get wet.’

‘If you want people to take you seriously, start by looking like someone who should be taken seriously.’

‘If you want to convince someone to spend more, never focus on the money-focus on the VALUE.’

Always focus on a client’s goal to get to YOUR win.’

Source

Ryan Serhant (2021). Big Money Energy: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions

‘Thriving In The Workplace’

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Life is not a dress rehearsal, so make sure the life and the career you are living is your own and not someone else’s.’

Always challenge yourself and never get comfortable with the status quo. If you are the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.’

‘Always remember that if you are putting yourself out there, if you are taking risks, and if you are being open and vulnerable, you will make mistakes.’

‘Avoiding perfectionism doesn’t mean your work should be sloppy or that you don’t have to double-check your work. However, it does mean that after you’ve checked it twice, you should ask yourself whether you should check it a third, fourth or fifth time.’

‘When you are a new employee, you do not know enough to do it on your own.’

‘Your behaviour always starts with a thought, so learning how to manage your thought processes about situations and people is critical to your success.’

‘People have to trust you before they trust your ideas.’

‘The only thing worse than hearing the critical feedback is not hearing it and, unknowingly, disappointing people.’

‘You cannot expect someone to give you honest, constructive feedback when your body language is closed off.’

‘You can’t be a great communicator without being a good listener.’

Source:

Carice Anderson (2022). Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace