Wednesday, June 15, 2005

The key to success

Boy, after a morning that passed pretty darn quickly this afternoon is flying by at the speed of smell. Thank God our company installed a pool table…I wouldn’t have anything to do if they hadn’t!

I’ve figured out the key to success at work, especially as a new hire. Most people will say things like “come in early and stay late” and “don’t be afraid to take initiative”. Yeah, like that would ever work.

No, I have the real key to success. And it’s stunningly simple.

Walk quickly, with a determined look in your eye.

That’s it. People you pass will say to themselves “Boy, he must be really busy, walking that fast and with such steel determination in his eyes.” Bosses will take notice and think “I need someone that quick, efficient, and determined on MY team!”

It doesn’t matter if you’re on your way to play another game of pool, go to bathroom, buy something from the snack machine, or go outside to smoke a cigarette. If you’re walking fast with a look of determination in your eye, you’re on your way up.

I can’t believe no one thought of this before…

3 comments:

ChickyBabe said...

Let your phone go to voicemail and never reply to emails straight away ;). It works!

dan said...

Walking around with something in your hand always looks good.

Manual workers walk with a screwdriver or something, office workers with a few sheets of paper.

Works every time.

dan said...

BTW, glad to see you back. Hope you overcome your issues.