From the weightlifters to the synchronized swimmers, from the marathon runners to the table tennis players, all the athletes at 2012 Olympic and Para Olympic Games have earned the honor of competing among the best in the world. Job seekers and anyone wanting to advance in their career can learn from these Olympians. Here are seven ways having the mindset and the work ethic of an athlete can help you in your workplace.
Life Changes: Are You Just Treading Water?
Think of a problem situation in your life as a large lake. You don’t want to be in the water anymore. You want to swim your way to shore. You want to resolve the issue and make things better. You want to be on dry land with the bad situation behind you.
Quick Tip: Tune Out To Ramp Up At Work
When I know I have to concentrate on a project in the office, I put on my headphone and crank up my neo-soul station in Pandora. There's something magic about using music to tune out your surrounding and focus on your work.
5 Ways To Move Ahead In Your Job
Do you think you’re ready for a promotion but your boss does not? Instead of hoping that your current or future job will define your career, stop and take a look at yourself. Here are five ways to invest in your own career and help you to advance. These activities will also help you to gains skills and knowledge to do your current job better.
Are You Managing Your Career?
Do you spend all of your energy helping your customers or your supervisor or your company to succeed and not time thinking about your own success? You probably don’t think about “managing your career” until you have to.
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