Seek Value Instead Of Success
In order to be successful, you must first seek value. How? By looking for what brings meaning, purpose and satisfaction in your everyday life. These values are not just the things which you want from a career or a relationship, but also the things that motivate you on a daily basis: your hobbies, hobbies and more hobbies!
I deeply believe that everyone should actively pursue their "hobby" as something more than just an interest: it should be something meaningful to them. I've found that people often pursue the same career, with the same interests and the same company, because they're lacking a hobby. You need to be excited about your work every day; you need to be interested.
But hobbies are not just for people in their 20s, 30s or early 40s! There are so many opportunities for young adults that can translate into a new hobby or interest for you. For example:
College Sports – If you're not in school for sports, then you should be. It's an experience unlike any other and can lead to some very fond memories.
Volunteer Work – Getting involved in your community is something that everyone should do. Not only does it help you see the world, but it makes you feel good about who you are and what you've done.
Travel – Whether it's with friends, family, or a significant other, taking a trip to a new place is something that will make your life more interesting and appealing.
Social Media – If you're not on Facebook or Twitter, I would highly suggest that you think about joining. There's so much value in being connected and communicating with your peers.
Trying something new, getting involved in the community, or taking time to pursue your hobbies can be a great way to find valuable experiences that will make you who you are. It can also make you more involved in the community and the world.
Engagement @ Work: [START]
If you want to be successful, you must find a way to become engaged at work. Why? Because working every day requires motivation and passion. Sometimes, it's okay to slack off; but overall, your job should spark your interests and make you excited about going in each day. There are many ways that you can engage at work:
Attend Company Events – If your company has a party, a picnic or even just a casual meeting, go. Speak with people and make new connections. The more comfortable you are with being around others and the more people know about you, the better it will be for your career.
Ask For Help – If you're having trouble with something or someone seems upset or angry, ask for help. No one likes to see a co-worker uncomfortable or upset.
Go Out To Lunch – If you have the opportunity, invite someone to lunch to talk with them. Make it a point to get to know others more intimately and you'll begin to feel more appreciated at work.
Help Others – Whenever you can, go out of your way and help someone else. The more value that you give away, the more value will be given back in return.
Become A Resource – When others seek you for advice or feedback, you become a valued resource. This is how people get promoted to positions of power because they became valued!
Each of these six points can be implemented into your workplace environment. You just need to go out and do them. When your peers begin to see that you're more involved in the work community, they will follow suit.
Eventually, you will begin to change people's attitudes toward you. They'll start to see you as someone who's a great asset and someone worth knowing. This will make them think about how their careers would be enhanced by associating with you.
The more you do these things, the more others will want to do them with you. You'll become a team player and be taken seriously.
When engaging in your work environment, also make sure that you're helping others. Be a source of information for everyone else: if someone asks a question about a certain procedure, give them advice. Help them get past a problem, solve conflicts and more.
There is no better way to earn your peers' respect than to help others. This is a great way to gain favor with management: when someone above you asks for a favor, you will be the first thought on their mind.
When it's time to be promoted within an organization, it begins from your ability to help others. Helping others makes people want to give you more responsibility.
Conclusion
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Luke Kolesar ( 4 Posts Luke Kolesar is a financial coach and day trader who has helped hundreds of people take control of their finances in just the last few years.