Show me someone who sweats every day, and spends as much time at events as watching them on TV, and I’ll show you someone who is good at life.
— Read on www.l2inc.com/daily-insights/no-mercy-no-malice/happiness-the-gorilla
*Lots of interesting and useful advice in this article. Read the whole thing. You will learn something about yourself and life.
Life is sort of like the stock market, there are daily ups and downs. Sometimes your stock falls in the short term, current examples are Amazon & Netflix, even as you play out the long term strategy of working hard (Hustle + Intensity w Passion) and helping others along the way. Give value first (Gitomer) and be interested in other people (Carnegie) are a few other personal traits that will be useful in addition to working hard.
A huge portion of success is showing up. Some people think that they are better off not showing up. That is a strategy that will lead to failure. When you don’t show up, you are seen as unreliable and as a liability. It actually creates barriers to your success. People will not do anything for you if you build up a reputation like this (Exception: They will recommend you not be considered for a job or promotion).
Showing up means a lot, even if you are not the best. Once people know your strengths and weaknesses they will compensate for your weaknesses and help your utilize your strengths. Most people you work with will want to see you succeed.
Show up, it might be the best decision you ever make.
D.L. Damore 