by Rob Scott on May 4, 2010
People often ask me, how does one become an expert in their field and remain at the top? Standards and technology change with a blink of an eye, so is it actually possible to become and remain at the top of your game at all times?
I say YES!……….and here are 7 ways to do it:
Always Have A Plan – Go into every situation with a strategy, just like when you go food shopping you have a list, rather then aimlessly wondering around
Be A Leader – Show your pioneer spirit, and make your own path rather than following the paved road
Observe & Listen – Keep an open ear and do more listening than talking
Build Your Network – Invest time in making connections and meeting other experts
Always Move Forward – Follow procedures and create a system so that you are always creating good
Prioritize – Choose tasks that are actionable and achievable, don’t waste time
Always Be Open To Learning – Keep an open mind, engage in classes and learning to expand your knowledge base
Don’t get me wrong you need to start with an education and surrounding yourself in an empowering environment. But sticking to a solid routine and following these steps are a GREAT way to propel yourself to “expert” status.
Stay Tuned!
by Rob Scott on April 22, 2010
In today’s world, I think it’s fair to say that we’re ALL a little overwhelmed. With so many options and different commitments it’s really hard to just keep things simple.
We end up with email cluttering our inboxes, junk cluttering our houses, dishes cluttering our sinks. Too much to read. Too many commitments. Friends want our time, family wants our time, work wants our time. After a while, everywhere you turn, there’s more to do!
Are you feeling overwhelmed yet?
Because I know this is true for most people, I want to share what I think might be the MOST important life strategy there is:
Simplification!
Take time to regularly simplify your life. I promise you… EVERYTHING IS NOT IMPORTANT.
One of the best things I’ve ever done is to decide what is MOST IMPORTANT in my life, and then make a hard line and just stick to those things (as best I can).
In the interest of keeping this SIMPLE, I’ll end it after I ask one question:
What can you do right now to simplify your life?
by Rob Scott on February 22, 2010
I’m going to make the assumption that we have a lot in common. After all, I’m guessing that you have struggled – or still do struggle – with procrastination and staying motivated. And that’s something I too have battled in my life.
In my work helping people (including myself) overcome procrastination, I’ve heard and used all the excuses. I know the “text book” excuses for not doing work backward and forward.
Procrastinators are great at excuses. I mean, just check these ones out:
- “I don’t have the proper equipment”
- “I’ve been working hard and deserve a break”
- “This might not be good enough anyway”
- “Give it time and I’ll do a good job later”
- “I need inspiration to come!”
- “I’ve got other things to do though”
- “I’ll do it Monday since the week’s over”
- “Will this stuff matter 200 years from now?”
You get the message. And you’ve probably found yourself dishing those excuses out yourself in your own procrastination experiences.
As hard as it may appear for you to break the cycle of procrastination, as you know, hope is at hand – along with some great help.
Right now I’m giving away a really useful worksheet I teach my clients to use to help them have a “Clear and Productive Day.” If you’re interested in this free worksheet, just download it here (right click and hit “save as”).
It’s pretty self explanatory, but if you want any help with it just shoot an email to me at rob@calmcoolproductive.com.
Be well.
