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Thinking about successful people and success I came to the
conclusion ?it?s not the age, it?s the energy?.
After years of ?ageism? it seems as if the corporates are at
long last realising that older employee may still have something
to offer. It just amazes me they have to think about it. Surely
if some one has the necessary enthusiasm and dynamism, it
doesn?t matter how old they are.
In fact, if they are older, they can combine their energy with
the accumulated experience and wisdom only available to those of
us of ?advanced years?!
My belief is that if you love what you do and it?s in a
worthwhile reputable area, you will put in the necessary hard
work to ensure your success. What?s more your commitment will
show and rub off on those you come into contact with. Self
belief will sustain you through critical times. This is true as
I know from personal experiences. Belief in yourself will allow
you to stick with your strategy even in the most difficult of
circumstances.
That belief in self also shows as confidence which in turn
enthuses others even if the going is tough. If your strategy is
only to pay dividends in the distant future you need to
communicate with all of those likely to be affected and keep
them appraised of the situation and progress. This engenders
continued support.
Trust and mutual respect are essential in all relationships. You
don?t need to be best of friends but you do need to have
professional respect to function effectively. This means you may
need to learn how to manage/relate to difficult people.
Some of the most difficult characters I came across in my
corporate life were some of the most effective operators.
When people deliver and are effective you develop trust in them,
and the reverse is true. Only when the right trust has developed
will you be able to rely on what people are telling you. Beware
the eager to please ?yes? man.
Official estimates indicate that jobless people over 50 are
costing the UK ?31bn and of the 2.7 million over 50?s who are
not currently in employment, one million want to find a job. The
economy is missing out on a massive resource. That alone should
dictate ?it?s not the age, it?s the energy?.
TOW It?s never too late to be what you might have been.
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