This list of simple things we can all focus on doing so as to be better versions of ourselves, and not piss off others, has been traveling the web in various forms and guises. These things actually do take some talent, or at least attention, and some of them are almost redundant and certainly overlap. But taking a moment to bring them to our attention and redouble our efforts to comply with their precepts is well worth our time and energy. These are simple things to help prevent us from self sabotage and sleep walking stupidity.

1. 10 Important Things
That Require Zero Talent

2. Being on Time
Be studiously
punctual.

3. Work Ethic
• The principle that hard work is
intrinsically virtuous or worthy
of reward
• Do what you say you are going
to do
• Under promise and over deliver
• Manage expectations
• Expect more of ourselves

4. Work Ethic

5. Effort
•Work Hard
•Be Good

6. Body Language
•Smile
•Eye contact
•Look approachable
•Don’t slouch

8. Energy
Be Enthusiastic
Be Positive

9. Attitude
Be Positive
Optimistic
Listen
Be encouraging and supportive

10. Passion
•Level of engagement
•Presentation: if you
are not passionate
about your idea, who
will be?

11. Being Coachable
• Being able to listen
• Take advice
• Learn
• Constructive criticism
• Take and give
• Don’t take things personally
• Don’t be overly sensitive

12. Doing Extra
• A little extra goes a long way.
• This falls under work ethic and passion. Where does your job start
and end? Knowing how much of a difference a little extra makes can
change people’s perception.
• I’ve hired employees who accumulate data and share it while it’s still
raw. I’ve hired others who get the data and package it beautifully, in a
way that’s easier to understand and work with.
• Extra work makes a huge impact.

13. Being Prepared
• Luck favors the prepared
• "I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I
have of it” Thomas Jefferson
• Prior Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
• 7Ps Military Adage