733Instructions for Business Success
1. Remember, being nice is always good business.
2. Have a firm handshake.
3. Never shave with a new razor blade before going to an important event or meeting.
4. Don’t criticize people in front of other people. Nobody ever feels better.
5. Be the first to say, “Hello.”
6. When buying a present for a client, choose the best in its category.
7. Remember that the ultimate challenge for us all is not to do something but to be something.
8. Don’t succumb to negative self-talk. Never say, “I can’t,” “I’m too old,” or “I’ll never.”
9. View customer complaints as an opportunity to show them how quickly and expertly you respond to problems.
10. Do a good job, and you won’t have to do it over or explain why you didn’t do it right in the first place.
11. Ask your boss he or she is currently reading and then buy and read the books yourself.
12. When starting your business wardrobe, invest in the best suit and shoes you can afford.
13. Don’t feel you’re entitled to something you’re not willing to work hard to get.
14. Never be lured into a job just for the money.
15. Remember that the smallest step toward your goal is worth more than a marathon of intentions.
16. Never leave a job interview without telling the interviewer specifically why you should be hired and offering specific examples of how you can improve the company’s business.
17. When attempting a conference or study group, introduce yourself to as many people as you can.
18. Don’t be so casual in dress, language, and manner that people don’t take you seriously.
19. Keep your word, even to your enemies.
20. Make a list of ten guiding principles that you want most to direct your life. Every three months ask your family how well you’re living up to them.
21. Never get into business with a person you has more troubles than you.
22. Don’t wait until you get your “dream job” before giving it all you’ve got. Excel at the job at hand and the dream job will appear sooner than you think.
23. When you can’t solve a problem, at least try to find some humor in it.
24. Don’t let anyone see you tipsy.
25. When negotiating, never lose your composure. Anger is the worst reason to miss a deal.
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