The following habits are like weights on wings. Imagine how high you could soar without them.
- Procrastination. Putting off tasks produces anxiety that’s often worse than the original task. Do first thing in the morning the things you most want to put off.
- Defensiveness. Breathe! Consider critiques as simply information. When you take responsibility for your part in any given situation, people trust and respect you more.
- Doing it all yourself. This is the surest way to limit your progress. Focus on your strengths and create a team around you to handle the rest.
- Over-promising. Make sure your promises are realistic and attainable. And then over-deliver.
- Perfectionism. “Perfect” doesn’t usually get you any closer to your goals. Learn to focus on the details that really matter.
- Over-work. Exhaustion and burnout can make your work, your attitude, your relationships and your health suffer. Ease up between bursts of intensity.
- Disorganization. Ever spent 45 minutes looking for a single document? Enough said.
- Poor communication. Strong communication skills create options, connections and clarity.
- Not following through. How many dollars have you left on the table by not following through?
- Thinking small. This serves no one, least of all you.
