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Relentless

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Once you have established what you stand for, your role in the world, the first test is with yourself. It’s a test of determination in which you are opposed to the infinite opportunities of life.

The second test is with your culture. It’s a test of conviction in the face of what came before you, how things have always been.

The third and final test is with others. It’s a test of acceptance of different points of view, and of the fact that such different points of views do not diminish the validity of your own.

Be relentless.

Hang up

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Don’t get hang up on the tool, on the setting, on the company, on the system. Those are all important things to define at some point, but if you realise that’s what is keeping you from doing, don’t get hang up on them.

In the early stages, the most important thing is doing.

Arguing

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An argument can mean nothing. Or it can be the end of a relationship.

But one way or the other, be the first one to say I am sorry. Because that’s the only possible gateway to whatever comes next. Because that gives both the parties the chance to save their face. Because, most likely, that’s exactly how you feel.

Sorry.

The edge

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A 3-step way to establish a new, healthy professional relationship.

Start with “here’s what we are dealing with”. Be thorough and fully honest. Unearth everything and establish authority by showing that you are not afraid to face facts.

Continue with “here’s what we are going to do about it”. Think in incremental steps rather than big reveals. Be detailed, put everything on a calendar, and use some system to assign responsibility.

Finish with “here’s what can go wrong”. No idea, plan, or project is flawless. And you know that many things can and will go wrong. Just put them out there, be on top of it.

Good time for a break

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July is a fantastic time to take a break, right after the first half is done.

And to be honest, it’s always a fantastic time to take a break. When you have done good work, when you have done a lot of work, when you are about to start working on something new.

This is still good advice to follow, right before the break.