Do What Is Necessary

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It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. (Winston Churchill)

DO WHAT IS NECESSARY

A boatload of folks are FIRED for doing their best.

More are NEVER HIRED because they did everything they were asked to do.

I also know incompetent people who never get their assigned tasks done that will never get fired, and always have job offers open from other companies.

A friend who is a Bishop told me, "When I got this job, I was told I will never be able to get everything done again. It will be impossible."

The Bishop is an amazing man. He learned that you have to let a bunch of non-productive "comfort tasks" remain undone. Those comfort tasks are things that are on your to-do list, but don't really have as much effect as something else will.

FIND YOUR ESSENTIAL TASKS

You have to find out which tasks return the biggest investment on your time. They are the things you do that make your boss look good. They get really important things accomplished. Essential tasks make a huge difference. They produce accomplishments.

Real accomplishments get you raises and promotions. Real accomplishments get recruiters and hiring managers to call you. They are the accomplishments that look so good on your resume that no one cares whether you even got a high school diploma.

CONCENTRATE, JUST SAY "No"

Once you know you essential tasks, and the accomplishments that will follow, concentrate. Here's how.

When someone asks you to do something, say "No." Okay, if you can't say "No", you can say, "Here are the important things I am working on. Which ones should I drop to do what you asked?"

Bosses love it when you do that!

I've found it even works with my kids and my wife. When I take 20 seconds to explain what I am doing, they quickly accept my priorities.

IT ISN'T FAIR

People are FIRED for doing their bestat less important tasks.

More are NEVER HIRED because they did everything they were asked to do, and dropped the ball on the earth shatteringly important tasks.

Figure out what you need to do. Then say "No" to the rest.


About the Author:
Your ability to pick your greatest accomplishments is on the list of questions at www.agicc.com/get-a-job.htm . It is a survey that will give some hints about how much control you feel in your job search. Take it and I"'ll send you a ChangeGrid chart and let you know what it tells me.

Also, if you need help with your resume, I'll be happy to consult with you about it.

In 1993 I left my secure job at EDS to become an independent recruiter. Need help? www.agicc.com



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