21 Failure Techniques
- Focus on the actions of others instead of your own.
- Regard yourself as a victim.
- Don't learn the proper use of the language.
- Fail to manage your time and priorities.
- Stop developing your skills.
- Watch a lot of television.
- Hang around negative people.
- Get advice from losers.
- Be easily discouraged by setbacks.
- Don't just believe in luck, rely on it.
- Isolate yourself.
- Only act when conditions are ideal.
- Fail to pick your battles.
- Manipulate others.
- Take on too many projects.
- Don't use or meet deadlines.
- Neither ask for help nor help others.
- Be passionless.
- Ignore facts that go against your plans.
- Neglect your health.
- Drift.
2 comments:
Fascinating post Michael. I enjoyed this immensely and, unfortunately, this list is so prevalent in leadership today. Especially #2.
I was reminded of my time at West Point when I was allowed to respond using one of 4 choices. Among them was "No Excuse Sir". Accept responsbility, regardless of the situation, especially when you are in a leadership role.
Thanks for your writings. I enjoy them very much.
Michael Homula
Michael,
I was raised by a father whose favorite expression was "No alibis."
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