Saturday

The Field of Dreams Complex in Iowa continues to grow larger.

There is a La Fonda on Roswell Road at the corner of West Wieuca, near that wing place we ate at after the Super Bowl Experience. It’s small and crowded. We like the La Fonda on Howell Mill better, not far from The Optimist. We have a guy at work from Cornelia, so I’ll ask him about Fender’s Diner. 

 

Not much here. Worked until 5:30 and drove home. Ceil cooked black beans and rice, with sausage bits. Also kale. Supposedly the new thing to do is eat out of large bowls instead of dinner plates. Whatever. Watched Schooled and Chicago Med.

 

Talked to Will, but not much to report. We may go on a road trip one day soon. Might also take off a day and take a road trip with Ceil, to North Georgia or maybe Clemson.

 

Sales meeting at lunch Friday. Willy’s Mexican. I made a salad with lettuce, meat, cheese, and salsa.

 

Remembering Big Ben, and those marvelous striped Falcon uniforms. 

Take these phrases off your resume…

 

1. A proven track record of…

2. Responsible for…

3. With a passion for…

4. Goal-oriented” you’d better be!

5. Team player” you’d better be!

6. Detail oriented” you’d better be!

7. “Synergy” is often misused

8. Excellent communication skills

 

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How to work in corporate America…

 

1. Showing up is half the battle.

2. Emotions, not actions, speak louder than words. Keep your cool.

3. You’ll meet some amazing people: learn from them.

4. You’ll see the people that you screw over later in life. It’s a small world. Never burn bridges.

5. Your network is far more important than your knowledge.

6. Moving around helps to maintain and acquire skills.

7. Take time to understand the value you provide.

8. Sell yourself, sell your ideas, but don’t sell out.

9. Intuition should not be ignored. Speak up when your guy is telling you something.

10. Your work is not your self-worth.

11. We aren’t all cut out for management positions.

 

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How to be the person at work that everyone wants to work with.

 

Lean back – let others speak. Listen.

Prepare conversation gifts.

Ask thought provoking questions.

Tell interesting (not boring) stories)

Delegate the things you like, the good stuff.

Joy is contagious. Smile.

Delight others by noticing what is important to them.

Initiate conversations with shy colleagues.

 

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Things unsuccessful people do on the weekend – written I’m sure by a high-achiever.

 

Forget to schedule.

Ignore loved ones.

Let technology take over (check work emails).

Forget to unwind.

Sleep the entire time.

Rack up expenses.

Avoid taking time to reflect.

They aren’t present.

Laze around and regret it.

Stay stressed out.

Get too comfortable with the time off.

 

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