As much as I'd like to blame the office broadband for spewing out crappy internet for my research, I think about 20 years ago when there was no internet for reference. I'm assuming most of the people have to talk to experts or experienced colleagues to get answers or information.
Now I'm curious how dad does his work...how he got so far and so up so fast. He is absolutely my work guru. A lot of people who know him in the office regard him as strict, hardworking, thorough and brilliant (one of the SVPs even said he looked like a genius: maybe he is!).
Living with my dad for a year in Singapore opened my eyes to his work habits. Since we never saw him other than the holidays when we were kids, it never occurred to me how he worked and became successful.
1. Work hard, work smart -- he always told me to work smart.. make sure you know the purpose of your work so you don't end up wasting time in meaningless work.
2. Have concrete goals -- dreaming of becoming a CEO in 5 years is not very objective. Take it a step at a time. Start with accomplishing a task and move forward; you get to see real results- which is more motivating!
3. Never be afraid to ask questions -- it's better to make mistakes at the start. Asking questions and sending drafts saves you and your boss future headaches and delays
4. Learn -- you are never too old to learn. Combine education (book smart) and wisdom (street smart).
I'm sure dad does a lot more. He's the kind of guy that goes the extra mile. I'd love to pick his brains one time and ask him what's a day like for him.
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