10 Things To Do Today That Will Pay Off in 5 Years
2 February 2015
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In today's fast-paced world, patience and consistency remain valuable assets. Simple things you do now often prove fruitful in the long run.
1. Learn New Skills
Learning a new language, computer programming, or graphic design software may seem unnecessary now. But if you need to change careers in a few years, you'll be glad you increased your employability.
2. Overcome Shyness
Talking to strangers is intimidating for most people. However, professional life often requires communicating with all kinds of people. To overcome this, join a public speaking club or spend a few months cold-calling or door-to-door sales. A person's career will always benefit from better communication skills and greater self-confidence.
3. Develop Your "Me Inc."
Today, even employed workers benefit from considering themselves a small business to succeed in their careers, as the future workplace is expected to change more and more frequently. Having a small entrepreneurial experience, such as selling handmade items online or baking cakes for birthdays, can prove profitable.
4. Be More Efficient!
Add up all those 5-minute Facebook breaks each day for 5 years, and you'll see how much precious time you lose... Use that time for work, and your future self will thank you. But this takes discipline!
5. Slowly But Surely
Putting spare change in a piggy bank or saving a small percentage of each paycheck won't make you rich overnight. But gradually, these amounts will build a reassuring cushion, allowing you to quit an unsatisfying job or pursue new training, for example.
6. Prioritize Relationships
Improving your relationship skills takes time, but it's a winning long-term choice. Knowing how to manage conflict, work in a team, or motivate your team can make the difference when it comes to getting a promotion.
7. Surround Yourself with the Right People
We often reflect those around us. If you want to be an entrepreneur one day, start associating with them now. The advice and experience they share will be invaluable assets to save time in defining and launching your project.
8. Always Learn More
Being well-informed generally allows for better decisions, including professionally. Next time you read the news, don't hesitate to broaden your horizons and enrich your perspectives by looking at other sections.
9. Read Books!
Bookstores and libraries are full of career books. These books are treasure troves of information to help you succeed professionally. Reading at least one a month increases your knowledge of the working world and, over time, allows you to better master its workings.
10. Because the Body is a Machine
Exercising, walking to work, going to your colleague's office instead of emailing, or even better, using a standing desk, are all ways to be more physically active. Staying in shape today reduces the risk of future health problems and thus potential career setbacks.
Fanny Bourel.
Workopolis.com
Posted February 2, 2015.
1. Learn New Skills
Learning a new language, computer programming, or graphic design software may seem unnecessary now. But if you need to change careers in a few years, you'll be glad you increased your employability.
2. Overcome Shyness
Talking to strangers is intimidating for most people. However, professional life often requires communicating with all kinds of people. To overcome this, join a public speaking club or spend a few months cold-calling or door-to-door sales. A person's career will always benefit from better communication skills and greater self-confidence.
3. Develop Your "Me Inc."
Today, even employed workers benefit from considering themselves a small business to succeed in their careers, as the future workplace is expected to change more and more frequently. Having a small entrepreneurial experience, such as selling handmade items online or baking cakes for birthdays, can prove profitable.
4. Be More Efficient!
Add up all those 5-minute Facebook breaks each day for 5 years, and you'll see how much precious time you lose... Use that time for work, and your future self will thank you. But this takes discipline!
5. Slowly But Surely
Putting spare change in a piggy bank or saving a small percentage of each paycheck won't make you rich overnight. But gradually, these amounts will build a reassuring cushion, allowing you to quit an unsatisfying job or pursue new training, for example.
6. Prioritize Relationships
Improving your relationship skills takes time, but it's a winning long-term choice. Knowing how to manage conflict, work in a team, or motivate your team can make the difference when it comes to getting a promotion.
7. Surround Yourself with the Right People
We often reflect those around us. If you want to be an entrepreneur one day, start associating with them now. The advice and experience they share will be invaluable assets to save time in defining and launching your project.
8. Always Learn More
Being well-informed generally allows for better decisions, including professionally. Next time you read the news, don't hesitate to broaden your horizons and enrich your perspectives by looking at other sections.
9. Read Books!
Bookstores and libraries are full of career books. These books are treasure troves of information to help you succeed professionally. Reading at least one a month increases your knowledge of the working world and, over time, allows you to better master its workings.
10. Because the Body is a Machine
Exercising, walking to work, going to your colleague's office instead of emailing, or even better, using a standing desk, are all ways to be more physically active. Staying in shape today reduces the risk of future health problems and thus potential career setbacks.
Fanny Bourel.
Workopolis.com
Posted February 2, 2015.
