I’ve noticed many trends relating to careers over the past two decades. Some faded out very quickly however many still resonate today. The ones that stick with me fall into a ‘back to basics’ category. It started with the Golden Rule: To evolve your career, treat others as you’d like to be treated. We then discovered that we learned everything we needed to be successful way back in Kindergarten.


The lessons from Kindergarten include:

• You have two ears and one mouth so you can listen more than you speak
• Don’t hit people
• Say you’re sorry when you hurt someone
• Have fun every day
• When facing the world, look both ways, hold hands, and stick together

Over the past few years as we’ve read Dr. Seuss to our daughters, I’ve discovered many gems to help you succeed in life and in your chosen profession. What I like about these quotes is that they are simple to apply.  Theories are important to understand  but I like lessons that are action oriented, too.  I’ve enclosed several of my favorites below.

• “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.’ – I can read with my eyes shut
• “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Oh The Places You’ll Go
• “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – The Lorax
• “I’m sorry to say so, but sadly it’s true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you!” – Oh the Places You’ll Go
• “Don’t give up I believe in you all! A person’s a person no matter how small.” – Horton Hears a Who
  
• “And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed. (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed) KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! – Oh The Places You’ll Go




Remember, to be successful, you don’t have to use complicated jargon and ideas!  Utilize your God-given talents and strengths and treat others like you’d want them to treat you.

Make today a great day!
AmK

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