Advice

I don’t even remember where I heard this. It wasn’t from my parents or a teacher I had in school. It wasn’t from a mentor I had in one of my jobs….I just heard it somewhere.

The best piece of advice I ever heard was…..just show up.

It’s amazing what good things can happen when you just show up, and it applies to so many situations.

When I was in college just going to class every day put me ahead of everyone else who didn’t.

When I started working I learned that by just showing up you learn how to do the job on a daily basis, and you show your superiors you can be depended upon. My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic and a commitment to the people I work with. Now don’t misunderstand me, if I’m sick I take a sick day, but just not going to work because I don’t feel like it or it’s a sunny Friday…nope that doesn’t happen. I would feel I would be letting down my employer and my co-workers who would have to cover for me.

Also when the boss asks who can take on another task….be that person who volunteers to do it, and if it’s something you’ve never done before you’ll probably learn a new skill and show the boss your willing to have more responsibility.

So just show up and do your job…you’ll be way ahead of those people who constantly seem to need days off….you know who I’m talking about.

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Peace and Love

John