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Step 1: Be Proactive

Learning to take responsibility for your action and your life will ultimately result in more initiative and "vital" take action approach to your like and work. Proactive people are open to change and adaptation.

Step 2: Begin with the End in Mind

You should always have goals in mind-it it important to put these in writing and remind yourself, everyday, of what you are working toward. People without goals are like a ship without a rudder-they drift aimlessly and do not get anywhere.

Step 3: Put First Things First

Once you have recorded your goal and aims, you can move toward accomplishing them by focusing o the most important aspects of your life and work. Failing to prioritize will result in wasted time and subpar performance.

Step 4: Think Win/Win

After you have put your individual business in order, you will need to focus on building a strong framework for group-oriented work. Thinking "win/win" means finding ways to satisfy each party involved I a project to keep everyone satisfied.

Step 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Working together can be easy if you take this approach. Let every person have their say and don't just listen-comprehend what they are saying. When it is your turn to speak, your voice will be heard and more appreciated.

Step 6: Synergize

Teams that exhibit diversity and varied strengths are much more effective than a group of carbon copies. Celebrate the different abilities of each team member and use the complementary skill sets to your advantage.

Step 7:

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Take time to do what you enjoy, take pleasure in what your success has built and recharge your batteries.