Have a positive attitude towards everything.
Here’s the part of my story I used to be ashamed of sharing.
At the beginning of my career, my work ethic was solely based on how much I get out of any deal.
My first client was a new startup construction company.
I worried if this company would manage to pay me for my work, due to their financial instability.
Even the application of skills wasn’t good enough. I approached the job half-heartedly.
Later on I read a book authored by Zig Ziglar “See You At The Top.”
He talks heavily about having a positive attitude towards every venture you undertake.
In the book he also says that, your employer or client is willing to pay you more money.
But you have to make yourself more valuable to them.
You become more valuable by going above and beyond to bring best results for your assignment.
The next statement, cuts even deeper. Zig said.
Those who go an extra mile on the highway, get to where they are no traffic jams.
In life this is where you get that promotion, government contract or sign a big lifetime deal.
This knowledge has changed my attitude towards every venture I take on.
I bring the best version of myself and I take advantage of that work as an opportunity to build relationships and reputation.
As I write this article, I have helped the construction company sign their fourth biggest contract.
This would have never happened if I kept doing the bare minimum, just to get by.
The biggest takeaway for entrepreneur friends, is to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results.
Thanks for your time, keep building and rooting for you!