Are you a hustler?

Hello Readers,

Here we go again with  “words.” As you know I love to define words and understand their proper usage. The question I have for you is: Are a hustler? Wait, before you answer, let’s discuss what a hustler is. I researched this word and discovered that “hustler” has many definitions. The main definition is “an enterprising person who is determined to succeed” (Dictionary.com). I found the word enterprising to be intriguing, so you guessed it I looked it up. An enterprising person is one who is ready to tackle major projects of importance, so let’s bring it all together. A hustler is a relentless determined person who will take on important tasks to get the job done. A hustler is innovative, creative, unashamed, and ready to work. Do you have these qualities? Are you willing to succeed? The next time you call yourself a hustler, ask yourself these questions. The answer is in your actions. Take the hustler test to see where you stand.

1. Am I ready to pursue my dreams regardless of my circumstances?

2. Am I going to keep going when I don’t see immediate results?

3. Am I going to press through until I get what I want because I believe in myself?

Are you a hustler? You are if you answered yes to all three questions, so go hustle!

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Five tips to have a successful team

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At some point in our lives we will be on or participate in a team. I have been on a number of teams in my life, whether it was a working team in the Navy, a team activity at work, or a sports team. I have noticed a trend in what makes a team successful. Below is my list of five tips for building a team:

1. Honesty- Leaders must be honest with themselves and their teams. Leaders cannot expect something they are not delivering themselves.
2. Delegate Properly- Give each team member assignments. Each member of the team has a job to do to make the team work. Think of the team as the human body, all parts need to function together to work at its full capacity.
3. Positive-negative-Positive- Speak in this manner when dealing with issues. Always mention the positive, then the issue, and lastly a positive.
4. Be a real human being- True leaders allow their team into their world. Authentic leaders talk about the baseball game with the kids or the vacation they took. Allow your team to see that you are not a robot.
5. Innovation- Leaders must continue to seek out new ideas to revamp the way things are done on the team. Invite the teams input and put their ideas into action.

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MJW

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Excellence vs Perfection

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Excellence is defined as the point of a person or thing excelling in a particular area. Excellence means putting in your 100% effort and knowing you have done your best. Excellence does not mean perfection. Perfection by definition means without any flaws. I am not sure about you but I do not know anyone who does anything to perfection. Any process of anything can always be improved. If perfection was the end goal then we would not need innovation. Something can be done with excellence and not be perfect. Remember excellence is in the eye of the beholder, therefore what you put your 100% effort into will show in the long run. Most people are looking for effort and excellence not perfection. Think about it.

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NO one wants to do the hard jobs

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I recently heard this statement and I thought to myself this is true. NO one wants to go to school for 8 plus years to be a doctor, NO one wants to be gone for months working on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean, NO one wants to sell anything without having a base salary. However, all the mentioned positions can pay substantially. Why is it people may tend to stick to the “easy” way out? Sticking to what is “easy” will never allow room for growth and innovation. See, the positions I mentioned are positions that may pay well or have great benefits, but that is not the driving force, sure we all want the great pay and benefits but, the problem comes when we are challenged and are forced to learn something new. Think about this, there has to come a point in your life where you realize I am the only person who can do ________ this way. I am really the best at what I do is what you have to believe about yourself. We are all superior to everyone in some form or fashion. Figure out your blank and do the “hard” stuff behind it, only then will true satisfaction come in your career and life.

Here is one a statement I believe and live by: I believe in my ability to succeed because God has placed a passion inside of me than drives me which makes me unstoppable.

 

What is your blank?

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