New Years Resolutions….. · Success System to Get Promoted

Roger Thompson

Jul 29 in 💬 General

New Years Resolutions…..

Yes, I said it. New Years Resolutions at the end of July.

Why is it that people have to wait until January 1st to make a new commitment or aim to break a bad habit.

The answer = it’s an external deadline (date)

The world has told you that’s the time to start fresh, make changes and make it your year.

Well - they are all lying. You do not need an external date to make changes, you can do it anytime. Even today!

To be a high performer and get promoted, you will need to get very good at setting your own deadlines. Whether it’s a personal passion or work project, internal deadlines (the ones you make yourself) are the most important.

This week is August 1st, and although we don’t worry about external dates or deadlines, I want to share that I think (no proof), that this is one of the most unproductive months at work for many. Lots of vacation, great weather and this idea that it can happen after labor day (an external deadline).

Instead of letting August just slip by, perhaps you tackle something really valuable this month at work.

The thing I want you to consider is to select something unexpected that will add significant value to your boss.

Think about what she/he may value the most and get that thing done.

If you are stuck on what to do, ask them help and say

“If I could do one thing this month to make our lives better at work for you and for the team for the next twelve months, what would it be?”

We are not trying to ‘suck up’, instead we are showing our ability to be proactive. A concept we will dive into soon.

How will you tackle August?

Comment below.

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