January 1 is just another day on the calendar, but for many it's the day that brings the usual push to make resolutions to better ourselves. It is something that many do every single year - if we're not cynical, we'd see it as a testament to the fact that hope (for improvement) springs eternal in the human breast.
Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur, has a new book out in which he contends that if you want to give yourself the best chance of success you should work harder. According to Mark, this is because the only thing that is under your control is the effort you put in. This article takes Mark's guidance and suggests that putting in more effort (setting goals and measuring results) is a worthy resolution for the new year.
All good. Effort, not just time worked but striving towards goals, is absolutely necessary for success and is a good idea for your resolution list. But, I do not agree that 'the only thing that anyone...can control is their effort'. I believe there is one thing that is much more important, in fact, you wouldn't be putting in the effort without it. That thing is attitude. Attitude is something that you can absolutely control, and your attitude will determine your success (and the effort you put towards it). My suggestion? Put in the effort to 'cultivate a positive, can-do attitude' at the top of your to-do list. The rest will follow. Happy 2012!
1 comment:
Totally agree that simply doing work doesn't consititute effort. One of the things I strive for is making the best use of my time, which is often a thousand times harder than just working.
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