Life around the world is full of learning. Just keep your curiousness and start learning. Without open mind, you may end up seeing the world only through the window of a taxi.
In
addition to enjoying your private life, you have all the power to enjoy your
hectic business travel, e.g. by supplementing the long meetings and late email
sessions by energizing early morning runs and tasty dinners in a good company.
My
life-long journey has been the university of my Life. My key learning is summarized below into the
guiding principles that directing my daily decisions in business and pleasure.
Think about those and copy with pride into your life.
The background for the the guiding principles can be found from the previous Sneaker Traveller blog stories. As you note, life is continuous learning.
The background for the the guiding principles can be found from the previous Sneaker Traveller blog stories. As you note, life is continuous learning.
Dreams
·
Dreams
tend to come true.
·
If
there is a will, there is a way.
·
If
you are looking for personal success, set your targets high enough.
·
It
ain’t so easy to get to Paradise.
Courage
·
Just
do it attitude is a key of success.
·
Courage
to jump into challenge will be rewarded.
· Have courage to ask questions – There are
no stupid questions.
·
Have courage to admit your mistake, carry on the
consequences and go on full speed.
·
Jump
into the situation and the tension is gone.
Attitude
·
Nothing
is impossible – Impossible is nothing.
·
If
you can dream it, you can do it.
·
If
you work hard, all the effort will be rewarded (sooner or later).
What does not kill you makes you stronger.
·
Every
cloud has a silver lining – even the ash cloud.
·
Problems
tend to go away.
·
Remember
proactive thinking.
·
Do
not give up – Persistency is rewarded.
·
Challenge
the well-known aspects.
·
Quality
first – Quality matters.
·
Business
is pleasure.
Plan
·
It
is not all about the destination, but also how to get there.
·
Aim to the best, but be ready for the worst.
·
Prioritization
– first things first.
·
Good
plan – only half done.
·
Remember
to adjust your plans to the situation.
·
Time
is a scared resource – use it wisely.
·
Be
well prepared.
·
The devil is in the details.
·
Sometimes
the reality hits the fool’s paradise.
·
Take
care of your brand image consistently.
·
Customer
insights - Seeing gives more than reading.
Execution
·
Plan
is not enough, proper execution completes the targeted results.
·
Think
before you act.
·
Sometimes you have to choose between the bad
options.
·
Retain
your agility – be ready to change according to situation.
·
Do
not make decisions when you are exhausted.
·
Be open-minded; do not make a decision based on
prejudices.
Competences
·
Curiosity
is a key of innovation.
·
Innovativeness
is a virtue.
·
Coaching
culture – Kick-start your learning with a senior coach.
·
Talent
is temporal – it is only your responsibility to keep up your competences.
·
We
should learn from Chinese service.
·
Copy
with pride is a good principle, but does not suit all the situations.
·
Everyone is not a natural sourcing professional.
·
The art of selling does not always match with
the customer need.
Networking
·
Success
depends heavily on your personal network.
·
Build long lasting partnerships.
· Finns
start relation with full trust.
·
Cross-cultural
differences.
·
Real
colleagues are also lifetime friends you can always trust.
·
Learn
from Japanese punctuality, hospitality and ability to relax.
Joy
·
Don’t
worry, be happy.
·
There
is always time to have fun.
·
Use
your opportunities to enjoy.
·
There
is no such thing as free lunch – but feel free to enjoy your dinner.
·
There
are moments when it is better to forget your competitive attitude.
·
Take
it easy - There are things that you simply cannot impact anyway.
·
Learn
to combine business and pleasure.
·
Life
remains exciting if you retain your passion to sports.
·
Remember
to celebrate the happy endings.
Risks
·
Remember
to consider risks.
·
Consider customer’s obstacles of buying your
product.
·
Controlled
risk taking is often rewarded.
·
Do
not forget back-up plan.
·
The art of delegation - Remember the risks of delegation.
·
Take
technology risks into consideration.
·
You
may trust your friends, but not the system.
·
Technology
is supposed to help you, but it often fails doing that.
Everyday practical hints
·
What is done cannot be undone - Go on living.
·
The
memorable moments are hidden beyond the daily routines.
·
Modern
technology may help you, even in the familiar situations.
·
When
the dream comes true, you realize that it is not just the moment, but the whole
journey that matters.
·
The
bigger is not always the better.
·
First
impression may be misleading.
·
Money counts.
· Newest gadgets are not always the
most appropriate tools.
·
Reconsider
seriously the risks if you have only one credit card (with low credit limit).
·
Do
not promise to bring souvenirs every time you travel.
·
The
business processes do not always fit for private life.
·
Don’t
worry, be happy.
·
Dress
warm if you travel to England.
·
It takes only one person to spoil the image of
your company.
·
There is still room for product development.
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