The unwritten laws (part 1b)
Demonstrate the ability to get things done.
This is a quality that may be achieved by various means under different circumstances. Specific aspects will be elaborated in some of the succeeding paragraphs. It can probably be reduced, however, to a combination of three basic characteristics:
- Initiative: the energy to start things and aggressiveness to keep them moving briskly.
- Resourcefulness or ingenuity: the faculty for finding ways to accomplish the desired result.
- Persistence (tenacity): the disposition to persevere in spite of difficulties, discouragement, or indifference.
This last quality is sometimes lacking in the make-up of otherwise brilliant people to such an extent that their effectiveness is greatly reduced. Such dilettantes are known as "good starters but poor finishers". Or else it will be said: " you can't take their type too seriously; they will be all steamed up over an idea today, but by tomorrow will have dropped it for some other wild notion". Bear in mind, therefore, that it may be worthwhile finishing a job, if it has any merit, just for the sake of finishing it.
Next: in carrying out a project, do not wait passively for anyone.
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This is the first of a series of mini-articles based on the following book:
King. W.J., professor. The unwritten laws of business / W.J. King; with revisions and additions by James G. Skakoon. 2007. Published by Doubleday. ISBN: 978-0-385-52126-0
The only intend with this series is to share and discuss the ideas of this great book. Refer to the title sequence in order to read the whole series.