strategy will get you started on the project and make it easier
to complete parts two, three, four, and so on.
Develop a Sense of Urgency
One of the rarest and most valuable human qualities in the
world of work is a sense of urgency. It is estimated that only
about 2 percent of people move quickly to get the job done.
When you develop a reputation for having an “action orien-
tation” and for getting the job done quickly, you’ll move onto
the fast track in your career.
When 300 chief executive officers were asked what
employees could do to put themselves on the fast track in
their corporations, 85 percent of the top executives had the
same reply. The most important qualities that they looked for
were 1) the ability to set priorities and 2) the ability to start on
the most important job and get it done quickly and well.
When you develop a reputation for starting on your most
important tasks and completing them quickly and well, you
will be happily surprised at all the wonderful opportunities
that will open up for you.
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