humility1990
New Member
So I just made a list of some lessons I learnt last year.Thought I would share them with you. I would love to hear your lessons. Grace and peace.
GENERAL LIFE LESSONS OF 2013
Work
• Never cry in front of your boss or anyone else for that matter.
• Be persistent about getting work-HUSTLE.
• Always be positive, like you poo rainbows.
• Do not gossip about anyone.
• Ask people about their favourite subjects- themselves.
• Be free from people- talk to God not people.
• Keep personal business to yourself- keep it light.
• Do not discuss finances or vacations in depth with colleagues- case by case basis.
• Observe office hierarchy- know who is important
• Be sociable and kind to everyone- base level.
• Once you know who is important, put in even more face time with them.
• Do not be afraid to ask for help.
• Make a note of things, so you do not have to ask twice.
• Before you ask, try.
• Go to work early.
• Try and learn as much as possible.
• It is better to be RESPECTED than liked, when you have to choose. choose respect.
Moving to a new place
• Keep your room super clean, untidinessencourages depression.
• Find a church and go regularly.
• Find a sport you enjoy and participate in it.
• Engage with your co-workers.
• Find out about and join voluntary organisations. E.g. JCI
• Use sites such as Meetup and Citysocializer.
• Go to cool restaurants and attractions by yourself.
• Network like a ninja in career related organisations.
• Have a regular dedicated time to Skype family and friends.
• Have regular dedicated time for visiting family and friends.
• Try something new, an activity or meal.
• Travel to amazing adjacent places.
• Be grateful.
• Spend regular time with God.
• Avoid perpetually negative, unhappy, unfulfilled and lazy people.
• Exercise regularly, it makes you happier.
• Eat well; it keeps you healthy and balanced.
GENERAL LIFE LESSONS OF 2013
Work
• Never cry in front of your boss or anyone else for that matter.
• Be persistent about getting work-HUSTLE.
• Always be positive, like you poo rainbows.
• Do not gossip about anyone.
• Ask people about their favourite subjects- themselves.
• Be free from people- talk to God not people.
• Keep personal business to yourself- keep it light.
• Do not discuss finances or vacations in depth with colleagues- case by case basis.
• Observe office hierarchy- know who is important
• Be sociable and kind to everyone- base level.
• Once you know who is important, put in even more face time with them.
• Do not be afraid to ask for help.
• Make a note of things, so you do not have to ask twice.
• Before you ask, try.
• Go to work early.
• Try and learn as much as possible.
• It is better to be RESPECTED than liked, when you have to choose. choose respect.
Moving to a new place
• Keep your room super clean, untidinessencourages depression.
• Find a church and go regularly.
• Find a sport you enjoy and participate in it.
• Engage with your co-workers.
• Find out about and join voluntary organisations. E.g. JCI
• Use sites such as Meetup and Citysocializer.
• Go to cool restaurants and attractions by yourself.
• Network like a ninja in career related organisations.
• Have a regular dedicated time to Skype family and friends.
• Have regular dedicated time for visiting family and friends.
• Try something new, an activity or meal.
• Travel to amazing adjacent places.
• Be grateful.
• Spend regular time with God.
• Avoid perpetually negative, unhappy, unfulfilled and lazy people.
• Exercise regularly, it makes you happier.
• Eat well; it keeps you healthy and balanced.
