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Find Joy In Your Work – Career Advice from AppleOne
Today’s career advice quote comes from industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company Henry Ford. Henry was a great innovator and is responsible for transforming the automobile from an invention of unknown utility into an innovation that profoundly shaped the 20th century and continues to affect our lives today.
Henry Ford definitely accomplished something in his work — and whether you accomplish something big or something small, celebrate your work by finding happiness in knowing that you have accomplished something today.
Decide That You Want It More…Career Advice from AppleOne
Today’s career quote comes from comedian Bill Crosby who offers advice for overcoming the fear of potential failure.
It is always easier to worry about what could happen and in many cases, this fear can be paralyzing. When you really want something, you will only be successful when your fear of failure will come in second to your desired goal.
Career Advice from Abraham Lincoln – The Importance of Hustle
Today’s career advice comes from our Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President.
When you’re looking for a job or thinking about a career change, it is always easier to sit back and wait for things to come to you. To truly get ahead and seize what you want and deserve, you will have to be diligent and work hard — or you will be left with the crumbs left behind by those who are hustling.
Career Advice – Own Your Future
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the CEO of the ACT-1 Group which is the parent company of AppleOne. In her career advice book,“The Art of Work”, chapter 8 is titled “Own Your Future”.
Owning your future can mean many things, but when you look at this sage advice in relation to your career it means:
- Be highly skilled and enthusiastic in your work
- Invest in yourself, your education and your relationships
- Assess your life periodically
- Plan for the future
As Janice mentioned in her book, “temporary sacrifices and discomforts do not add up to an unhappy or unfulfilled life. Once those moments are over, you will find that they have aided in your own development.” The bottom line is that you “own your future” – how you react, respond and grow will determine your ultimate fulfillment.
Career Advice – How To Get Results
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the CEO of the ACT-1 Group which is the parent company of AppleOne. In her advice book,“The Art of Work”, Janice mentions that she has several framed quotes in her office that “mean the world to her” and one of her favorites is:
“We get our results from where we place our attention.”
In explaining the importance of this quote, Janice says that “this little statement is much more powerful than it seems at first glance.” In addition, Janice states that you should:
- focus on your goals
- look at your challenges as opportunities
- not waste time on negative thoughts
As a final word of advice, Janice suggests that you write down this quote where you are sure to look at it every day and remind you to help organize your life toward productivity and enjoyment.
Persistence Beats Resistance
Today’s career advice comes from Bernie Howroyd, founder and president of AppleOne, and points out the value of persistence and hard work to create your own successes.
Instead of letting their minds lead them into negative territory, successful people treat every challenge as an opportunity to succeed. Framing situations in this manner may require a change in mindset, but the long term results will be more than satisfactory, both personally and professionally.
Listen Out Loud – and Learn
The Seventh Commitment from Janice Bryant Howroyd’s “The Art of Work” identifies the importance of listening in your career and in your life.
It is very important to understand the value of talking with someone, as opposed to talking at someone. When you do not listen to managers, employees or customers – you run risk of losing those relationships. So, take the time to actively work on your learning skills and you will be rewarded with greater success.
Know That You Are More Than The Sum of Your Parts
The Fourth Commitment from Janice Bryant Howroyd’s “The Art of Work” points out that we are able to accomplish more and create greater value when we work together as a group. Being more than the sum of your parts is about knowing how to place a value on your positive traits.
Career Advice from AppleOne for April 18th
Here is today’s career advice from Janice Bryant Howroyod, CEO of the ACT-1 Group (parent company of AppleOne).
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