Tina Seelig

We can challenge ourselves every single day.

The more we take on problems, the more confident and proficient we become at solving them. And the better able we are to see them as opportunities.

Most people approach problems as though they can’t be solved and, therefore, don’t see the creative solutions sitting right in front of them.

In school, students are usually evaluated as individuals and graded on a curve. In short, when they win someone else loses. Not only is this stressful, but it isn’t how most organizations work. Outside of school, people usually work on a team with a shared goal, and when they win so does everyone else.

Dana’s fortune comes from putting everything he knows into everything he does. He is fearless about asking for opportunities to do things he has never done before, and with each successful leap, he gains additional insights and knowledge that help him take on the next bigger challenge

most people can track only three things at once

In these cases I write a note with the following words: Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity. I wish I had time to participate. Please don’t interpret my lack of time for a lack of interest. This short message captures how much I appreciate the invitation and opens the door to potential future opportunities. It helps me to stay focused on the things that are the most important to me, as opposed to getting distracted by all the lovely, shiny objects in my midst.

Always show appreciation to those who help you. Keep a stack of thank-you notes on your desk and use them frequently

never forget that the world is very small and you will likely bump into the same people time and time again

never forget that the world is very small and you will likely bump into the same people time and time again. Protect and enhance your reputation—it’s your most valuable asset and should be guarded well