7 Habits of Highly Effective Employees

1. Self-awareness, self-awareness, self-awareness

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4 years ago I was a shy, young grad about to enter the world of work with no idea what lay ahead of me. I had no book to read, no website to go to, no idea what I was about to get myself into. These are the habits I wish I cultivated early, the tips I wish someone had shared with me as I unknowingly entered the most testing time of my life.

So these are my gift to you, wherever you are.

I’ll cut to the chase. Work is a scary prospect. You’ve gone from the comfort of university to now being deemed capable enough to add value into the big wide world. It’s a daunting prospect but one full of pretty cool stuff if you get it right.

1. Self-awareness, self-awareness, self-awareness

I feel that the simplicity of life is just being yourself. — Bobby Brown

When you enter the office on day one, it‘s easy to put on a face that fits. To start talking like you think you should be talking, to change your mannerisms and habits to fit in with what you think the status quo is. This is a recipe for disaster and should be avoided at all costs. Who you are and what you care about is why they hired you in the…