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FROM THE FOUNDER
Simple, intentional habits like time management, strategic investments, and effective communication can significantly enhance personal and professional success. 10 things to make you more successful
S elf-help books take up one of the largest sections of shelves at any major bookstore. But you don’t always need to read another book before you can make small changes that will help. Fifty years of business ownership, more than 40 years in management consulting, and 20 years teaching at a large business school have taught me that there is always something one can do to be more successful.
Mark Zweig
Here are my thoughts: 1. Get up early every day. No later than 6 a.m. – 5 a.m. or earlier is better. This is a time you can get work done that takes intense concentration because you will have fewer interruptions. 2. Work off of a to-do list. Do what you least want to do first every day. That way you will get something done that needs to be done and feel better all day. 3. Buy a good battery case for your cellphone. That way it will always make it through the day on a single charge. I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do this.
4. Return all phone calls promptly. Leave a message when you do. If you cannot leave a message, send a text that you returned the call. It shows people you care. 5. Return all emails and texts promptly. See above. 6. Any time you might need an audit trail for something, put it in an email. Then you know it’s there and can always go back to it. This can save untold grief later. 7. Send thank you notes. Everyone loves them and if you get some personalized stationary you will look like you have some class.
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THE ZWEIG LETTER FEBRUARY 10, 2025, ISSUE 1572
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