another important layer. Don’t be a slave to your emotions and impulses; be in charge of your feelings. Individuals, who have mastered, their emotions through self-discipline are among the most successful workers. They are free to do their job well and are liberated from self-destructive habits that weaken the joy of working. Self-discipline is: holding your ground when you’d rather run away; counting to ten when you would rather explode with anger; keeping a smile on your face when you would rather cave in; working hard when you would rather give up. Self-discipline and motivation can effect permanent change in your self-image and your capacity for joy. Motivation will bring you to a whole different level of thought, if you let it. Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated, but if you can convince yourself using self-discipline, it will enable you to think BIG. External motivators including incentives, books, bonuses, meetings, etc. have little power until you yourself want to change your life for the better. To be motivated means to enjoy the thrill of achievement; welcome the challenge to get there and have an intense desire to change for the better.Paying value to others is also very important. Communication is very important, especially inside the work force. Its important to learn to treat people more like brothers and sisters. Paying more value to everyone you encounter in your workplace, and of course your friends and family. Listening is a very important factor of communication. When someone is talking to you give him or her your full attention. When you speak, project constructive, supportive ideas. Be neither cynical nor critical. Learn to accept other peoples point of views, even if they are opposed to your own. Conversation has basically become the practice of two people taking turns talking. Don’t be to busy thinking about what you are going to say next. Practice the lost art of listening...
