TIPS

1. Communication is key.
a. Be on time. Be available. Prepare for the unexpected.
2. Be patient.
a. Things won’t be easy, but try to be optimistic.
b. Don’t cry. Don’t stress. There will be more to come.
c. Things will change whether you like it or not.
3. Be assertive.
a. Know what you want. Don’t let others push you around. Don’t wait for others.
4. Be nice/friendly. No one wants to be the bad guy.
a. I think people are inherently good but a bit twisted inside.
5. Be responsible. You do your work, I do mine.
a. Know your limits to improve on it
6. If you need help, just ask.
a. Don’t wait until you really mess it up.
b. Be humble about it; no whining or complaining will do any good.
7. Be moral. Know what’s right and wrong.
a. You are grown adult. You know yourself better than others.
8. Be courageous.
a. No one wants to be under pressure, but what will be your bottom line? Will you
let it kill and fester you?
b. Confront the problems in front of you instead of future problems. Don’t get caught
up in the future nor past because it is unpredictable.
9. Be understanding. Consider other people feelings but not to the point where it is just
excuses for you.
a. Know how to criticize and to take criticism.
10. Learn from your mistakes
a. Don’t be stupid; you’re stupid to not change.
b. If you are a fool, then be the fool to fool others.
c. It’s not only you who don’t know; the rest is probably confused too.