19 WORK

HABITS

to Get Ahead in the

Business World
Your work day is a huge part of
your life.
 Many of us work more hours than we sleep in a
day and most of us spend far more time working
than we spend on any other activity.
So the way you approach your work can
impact the rest of your life.
 That’s why it’s important to focus on
activities that make you happier and more
effective at your job.
Here are 19 effective work habits to help
you get ahead in the business world.
 1
Arrive Fifteen
Minutes Before
Necessary
 1
Arrive Fifteen
Minutes Before
Necessary

Improve your performance & bolster your reputation

around the office by simply leaving your house fifteen
minutes earlier than you usually do.
Choose One Way to
Excel Each Day 2
Choose One Way to
Excel Each Day 2

Start your day with the daily habit of

focusing on one major project.
Race Against
Yourself 3
Race Against
Yourself 3
Set small goals for yourself and then race against
the clock to beat your estimated time frame.
 4
Incorporate Stress
Management Into
Your Work Day
 4
Incorporate Stress
Management Into
Your Work Day

Take frequent breaks and singularly

focus on one task at a time.
Network 5
Network 5
Stay on top of your business contacts by connecting
on social networks like LinkedIn so you have a way to
manage your professional networking efforts.
Play to Your
Strengths 6
Play to Your
Strengths 6

Focus on your strengths and delegate your

weaknesses to someone who can do a better job.
Take a Real
Lunch Break 7
Take a Real
Lunch Break 7
Work study experts conclude that taking
real lunch breaks (without multi-tasking)
improves productivity and prevents job burnout.
Always Look for
Intrinsic Rewards 8
Always Look for
Intrinsic Rewards 8
Look for rewards that truly make you proud of
yourself. Then write down your one accomplishment
each day. This is a great way to stay motivated.
 9
Add a “Wake Up”
Routine in the
Afternoon
 9
Add a “Wake Up”
Routine in the
Afternoon

Perk up in the afternoon by using a natural stimulant: Put

a drop of peppermint essential oil under your nose, drink
a cup of yerba mate tea, or stretch for three minutes.
 Sandbag When
Estimating 10

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 Sandbag When
Estimating 10
People who routinely come in under budget and on time
are trusted more than the people who give optimistic
projections and then fall short.
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Make Yourself
Known 11
Make Yourself
Known 11
Make it a habit to speak up at least once in every
meeting. Instead of zoning out in meetings and biding
your time until you can get to the “real work,” look for
ways to add value to the conversation.
 12
Document
Everything
Important
 12
Document
Everything
Important

To keep communication clear (and prevent

misunderstandings), get everything in writing either
through an email or notes on your computer.
Avoid Gossiping
13
Avoid Gossiping
13
Think before you share negative comments with anyone even
vaguely related to your career. Treat coworkers with respect
and keep personal grudges out of the work arena altogether.
Find a Way to
Laugh 14
Find a Way to
Laugh 14
Even forced laughter can cause physiological changes that
help people feel better. Crack a joke when appropriate,
and let it rip with a couple close coworkers over lunch.
Ask For What
You Need 15
Ask For What
You Need 15
Talk to management about complaints, explaining
exactly what you need and why you need it. You’ll be
surprised at how willing most companies are to
provide exactly what you need.
Leverage the
80/20 Rule 16
Leverage the
80/20 Rule 16

Make sure you are working on the most important

projects during your most productive space of each day.
Aim High 17
Aim High 17
Most of us have trouble seeing a goal through from start
to finish. That’s why it’s wise to shoot for the moon.
Then, if you lose steam three-quarters of the way, you’ll
still have achieved a major breakthrough.
Get Specific
with Goals 18
Get Specific
with Goals 18
Be someone who refuses to accept vague goals as real
goals. Instead, think through the process and get specific.
Write down those measurable goals and keep them
somewhere you can see them every day.
Set Small,
Attainable Goals 19
Set Small,
Attainable Goals 19

Plan out small, reasonable actions on a daily basis.

Then check off those actions as they’re completed.
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