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10 Tips To Go From Average To Awesome – To The Top Tuesday

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So many people settle for average.

If you are one of those people, let me ask you…

  • Is average satisfying?
  • Is average fun?
  • Were you raised to believe average was good?

I am not intending to offend any, but I need to tell you that your life was surely meant for much more than just average.

You have talents and skills that, if used properly will move you from average to awesome.

Let me help you move from average to awesome… Here are 10 tips.

Average To Awesome Tip #1: Keep Dreaming

It is only by dreams that some of the most awesome items have been developed.

  • The Wright Brothers dreamed
  • Einstein had dreams
  • And Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and I dreamed

Do not put limits on your dreams… Dream huge!

And the most important part of that dream; say yes to it!

Do not allow others to say can’t, don’t, shouldn’t or any other negative reflections on your dream.

Now you just start taking steps to turn that dream into reality.

Average To Awesome Tip #2: Embrace And Encourage Diversity

When it comes to tribe members be it followers, employees, partners, etc…, encourage diversity and embrace it.

Don’t seek the “yes man,” seek the “how about this idea person.”

Trust me… Diversity will lead you into the awesome zone.

Average To Awesome Tip #3: Turn Off The Television And Pick Up A Book

We all need a break from reality at times, but is the television really the answer?

Try reading books!

Books are good for the inner soul and outer being.

Average To Awesome Tip #4: Seek And Embrace Constructive Criticism

The average person will have a difficult time accepting criticism even if it is constructive.

The awesome person listens intently to any and all criticism. He/she is able to determine if it is constructive and embraces the education they receive from it.

Average To Awesome Tip #5: Ask For Help

Awesome people understand they do not know it all. They learn to leverage the knowledge of other people by simply asking for help.

Trying to wear all the hats will leave you in average status.

Ask for help and surround yourself with wise and talented individuals.

Average To Awesome Tip #6: Take Action

I am a firm believer in planning, but some people assume they have to develop the perfect plan before they act on it.

To achieve awesome status, you must act!

You can always revise your plan if need be. Just start doing and watch the pieces fall into place.

Average To Awesome Tip #7: Smile And Be Polite

There has been a saying going around for quite some time that states: “Nice Guys Finish Last.”

I believe that is a false depiction.

Smiling and being polite is the road to awesome… Being a jerk is the average, or lower road.

You CAN climb to the top by being a good and nice person. It doesn’t mean you allow people to “walk on you.”

Just use the “Golden Rule,” and you can be known as awesome. Just treat others as you want to be treated; better yet, treat others as they want to be treated.

Average To Awesome Tip #8: Leave The Comfort Zone

Let me just say, if you are always feeling comfortable with your position, you are probably living in the average lifestyle.

Awesome people know they must be uncomfortable at times. It is by taking risks that we climb “Awesome Mountain.”

I challenge you to do one uncomfortable thing every day.

Yes, you CAN BE Awesome!

Average To Awesome Tip #9: Do Not Multitask

Let the average people try to do several things at one time. In doing so, they may get them done but the quality will not be awesome and probably not even average.

Set your sites toward finishing one task at a time, and do so with precision.

Your clients will say, “Wow, that is awesome!”

Average To Awesome Tip #10: Work, Live And Breathe Passion

Let me just ask you, if you don’t have a passion for it, why do it?

It just comes down to having a love for what you do, why you do it and who it is helping.

You see, passion and awesome are synonyms.

So Grab That Passion And Be Awesome!

Conclusion

I just know you have awesome within you… After all, you are reading this post.

If you desire it, you CAN attain it!

Hey, I mentioned reading earlier in this post. Have you read the book I wrote yet? Get a free copy of To The Top here. It can help you reach awesome.

Glad you popped in today.

Now go be AWESOME!

To The Top!

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8 Tips On Handling Constructive Criticism – To The Top Tuesday

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They call it constructive criticism but sometimes it feels destructive.

I have noticed that entrepreneurs seem to have the most difficult time accepting criticism. And some criticism is not constructive, but in many cases it is.

You should first consider who is critiquing and measure the authority that person has.

I am providing you with 8 tips on handling constructive criticism. By doing so, you can grow and learn. No matter who the criticism is coming from, you want to handle it calmly and professionally.

I suggest you make a note of these and hang them where you can see them often. You will soon learn how to handle that criticism like a pro.

Constructive Criticism Tip #1: Do Not React

I put this at the top of this list because it will be the hardest one to do.

When someone tells us they have a critique, we tend to react in one form or another.

  • Facial expressions
  • Nervous fidgeting
  • Clenched fists
  • Etc…

You need to work on this. You have about 1 second to make a decision not to react at all.

No reaction is the best reaction.

Constructive Criticism Tip #2: Listen Completely

Most of tend to start searching for defensive responses to the opening sentences of the criticizer. We stop listening and start thinking of defensive “comebacks.”

By listening to the complete critique, you may discover that your initial defensive reaction would actually be ignorant.

Listen completely. You may learn something.

Constructive Criticism Tip #3: It Isn’t Personal

As long as you do not take the critique as an attack against you personally, you should manage the criticism professionally.

You must relate it as business and not a reflection on you as a person.

Remember that we all can learn from other people’s experiences and that is all the person is trying to show you. Maybe they have already failed in that particular area and want to save you from doing the same.

Constructive Criticism Tip #4: Measure Your Trust In The Individual

It IS okay to not listen or accept criticism from a person who does not have your best interests at heart.

I suggest you just professionally decline the critique if you believe the person is doing so to cause you stress or achieve goals only good for them.

If they insist, I suggest having a mediator present.

It really does not make sense to listen to criticism from a person you have no respect for.

Constructive Criticism Tip #5: Admit And Enjoy

When it is obvious during the constructive criticism that you made a mistake, as humans we tend to “brush them to the side.”

That is what the criticizer is expecting…

Throw a curve ball at them and admit you screwed up. Do it with enjoyment. Thank them for pointing this out.

Believe me, if that person likes and respects you, it is probably more difficult for them to criticize your work than it is for you receiving the critique.

By admitting your mistake and showing you are glad they pointed it out, you take the pressure off and will probably get amazing help in getting the issue solved.

Constructive Criticism Tip #6: Ask Questions

After the person has provided a critique, ask questions to delve deep into how they would do it different. Seek solutions and ask the person for help.

Also, by asking questions, you are showing the person you listened to everything they had to say.

Constructive Criticism Tip #7: If You Disagree

Let’s say that you followed all the steps. You listened completely and you are not in a defensive posture, but you still disagree…

The best way to explain starts with, “Thank you for your input. I appreciate your thought pattern but from my perspective…” You explain how you see the end result.

If you use a non-defensive tone and a professional demeanor, that person may just understand your side and why you are doing it the way you are.

Constructive Criticism Tip #8: Stay Positive

Even constructive criticism can hurt deep down. We want to think we are 10 foot tall and bulletproof but we will make mistakes.

“Wow, thanks for pointing that out. I would have never caught that. What would I do without you?”

Staying positive through it all will show that you are the professional entrepreneur and not just another power hungry person,

Conclusion

Handling constructive criticism is a chore… But you CAN DO IT!

Just follow the tips and I know you will be able to take the critiques that come.

And to help you, I suggest you take part in my Challenge… Yes, 7 Days Of Unstoppable Motivation…

Just click here and start that challenge now!

Hey, let me know if this post helped you please. And please share it with others.

And if you have any constructive critiques of my post, let me hear them. Because I want you to enjoy reading these.

To The Top!

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