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[V41]Values And Ethics Career Success

by Ken Mathie, Ken

Different people perceive success differently at different points in their lives. When you are younger you identify success with a high flying career and oodles of disposable income. On the flipside, as you grow older you are more susceptible to fall prey to the fallacy of success being the proportional to your social standing.

Whatever your definition is, it sure is susceptible to change and there's always scope for improvement.

One thing that is common amongst everyone is that everyone wants to be successful and conforms to the fact that there's nothing so fulfilling in life!

Just take time out and think what success actually means to you. Jot down your definition of success in the space below or on a piece of paper. Think hard and think clear. Make sure you are specific.

Do not carry on reading this until you have done so.

If you haven't filled in the above space do it now! Don't cheat yourself! A number of factors influence your definition of success.

How is your definition of success formed?

- Your upbringing
- Your beliefs
- Your traits
- Your attitude
- Your peers
- Society
- The crests and troughs you have been

Subconsciously you have encompassed all of the above factors while putting down what success means to you.

All of the above will contribute as to what success means to you.

Success is not necessarily achieving every goal you set, but how enriched you came out striving to achieve it. Don't shun your mistakes; take them in your stride because these are nothing but valuable life lessons, which in hindsight look like golden words of advice thrown at you by life itself.

There is a myth that states that people are born winners or born losers. Nothing could be further from the truth.

There are techniques, methods and ways of behaving that will enable and help you to succeed. Certain latent attributes can determine whether you will succeed or not. These are not attributes you need to inculcate; we all have them. All you need is a little clarity of thought and voila the revelations will rain in!

You owe it to yourself to get the most out of your life. The worst thing that you can do is to look back in 40 or 50 years time and say, 'I wish I had done this' or 'I wish I had done that'

So don't shy away from treading where your heart is set! Making sure, you are in the right career will solve half of your life's problems.

If you feel life hasn't been too fair with you, don't lose hope it's never too late to make a stint in the marathon called life, just needs a little revving up, and you have come to the right place!

Plan your future and work your plan. How can your office scream your power, prestige and success?

First of all no matter what get the office in the ?Lucky Corner?. This is the corner diagonal to the door and facing the door. This has the most energy and it is said luck associated with it. Do your very best to get this vital location for your desk.

Next have a view of water within your preview. You can put a picture of a beach or ocean scene in front of you to stimulate wealth, opportunities to grow your career and advancement. Maybe even you can have a water fountain installed in your area.

Be sure to have an open space in front of your desk. It is best to keep your desk clear to keep your desktop clear and not staked with files or papers. If you have to have these stacks onto the side of the desk not in the middle. This shows that you are a person of action and consequence who takes care of things, that you are not a laggard.

In regarding the position of your desk see in your planning if you cannot have a solid wall at your back. This will give the appearance of support and stability. On the wall you can place testaments that scream your success and position. Gather your trophies so to speak - certificates, degrees, awards, customer's letters etc. Remember if you place them on the wall behind you. Remember that at a distance no one will be able to read them. Riteway notes that at the worst you can always go to your local ?Value Village ?and purchase some odd plaques or trophies. Awards that are framed are best placed in a red or even gold frame. Remember less can be more so it may be wise to not overdo this trick of instant status. You can even pictures of ships. Ships in many cultures represent the arrival of new opportunities, luck and wealth. These nautical icons can be placed near the doorway to indicate that good luck is sailing in. Note though it is best not to have pictures and paintings of ships in rough seas, storms or being sunk in a naval battle. It is not a wise idea to have a picture or miniature model of the Titanic.

Lastly several point to ponder. You are what you present yourself as to others in many cases as you plan your career advancement up the corporate or organizational structure. Be concerned to wear the corporate colors ? for example IBM men were known for their blue suits. Dress one up from your colleagues toward the next level. Not enough to antagonize yourself as an upstart in their eyes but closer enough to your superiors that they will notice it. Presentation is everything. Take care of the details and the details will take of you ? shined shoes, neat office, pressed and neat clothes, clean and orderly office and the details will take care of you.

Lastly use the front door. Too many employees enter the building where they work through the rear door. This will give you the so called ?rear treatment ?. You should see yourself as a vital important person a credit and contributor to your organization. Always enter through the front door of the office. Enter and leave this way. You will double your career luck and rise to success

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