You and only you are in control of your career, your dreams, and your destiny. Bosses, peers, friends, family, and co-workers all play a role in achieving career success. The role they play is insignificant compared to you. You are in the driver’s seat and determine the direction you are heading. Once you understand that you are the only person who can make your career goals and dreams a reality, you will begin to achieve success.
Long ago, when I was in my early twenties, my mentor’s brother asked me if the organization I was working for provided me with advancement and pay raises regularly. I recall him being stunned when I said, “I’m in control of those things and do not need the organization to give them to me. If I want a promotion or salary increase, I will make it happen.” Once you understand that you and your actions control opportunities, your accountability to yourself will increase. You will work harder, learn more and go from being good to excellent at your job.
Too often, others are blamed when an individual does not get a promotion or a pay raise. They allude to the supervisor who does not like them, or they are playing favorites. When I hear comments like these, I ask, “What steps have you taken to make the boss like you?” If bosses have individuals they trust and rely on to get the critical work done, make sure you do what it takes to become one of those trusted individuals; again, you and only you control your career, that next promotion, or your next salary increase.
What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve. Once you understand this saying, you will begin to take complete control of your career, goals, and dreams. You control your work performance, if you want success, start by excelling at your current position. You are the only one who can control the quality of your work. If you are excelling, and you get passed over for that promotion you still have options. Never settle, keep pushing yourself and take full control of your career. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of your success falls on you; we can all help with the last one percent (1%) when you are ready.
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