Evolving Influence launched a year ago. I’ve penned a list of thoughts that have circled in my mind as I’ve reflected on what has been a very lively year.
It’s an unordered list but not an unstructured one. I’ve broken it out into sets of four, but it’s not a poem. At best, it’s a thoughtfully formed list.
Relationships matter
The world is a friendly place
Lots of people will find time to give you advice
You have to do the work yourself
Principles matter
Trust yourself
Be honest with yourself
Know what you aren’t
Ideas are best shared
Ideas are ten a penny
Good ideas are a pound a punnet
Ideas made real are rare treasures
Winning business is exciting
Being scared is exciting
Turning down business is liberating
Only do good work
The cut and thrust builds self-confidence
Don’t believe the hype
The cut and thrust is bruising
Do not despair
Everyone wants good things for you
People are willing you to succeed
There’s no shortage of cheerleaders
You have to do the work yourself
This list was originally published at evolvinginfluence.co.uk.