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Bob Parsons 16 Rules

22nd August
2011
written by lavinal

1.

 Get and stay out of your comfort zone.
I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone.  I hear people say, “But I’m concerned about security.”  My response to that is simple: “Security is for cadavers.”

2.

 Never give up.
Almost nothing works the first time it’s attempted.  Just because what you’re doing does not seem to be working, doesn’t mean it won’t work.  It just means that it might not work the way you’re doing it.  If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, and you wouldn’t have an opportunity.

3.

 When you’re ready to quit, you’re closer than you think.
There’s an old Chinese saying that I just love, and I believe it is so true.  It goes like this: “The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.”

4.

 With regard to whatever worries you, not only accept the worst thing that could happen, but make it a point to quantify what the worst thing could be.
Very seldom will the worst consequence be anywhere near as bad as a cloud of “undefined consequences.”  My father would tell me early on, when I was struggling and losing my shirt trying to get Parsons Technology going, “Well, Robert, if it doesn’t work, they can’t eat you.”

5.

 Focus on what you want to have happen.
Remember that old saying, “As you think, so shall you be.”

6.

 Be quick to decide.
Remember what General George S. Patton said: “A good plan violently executed today is far and away better than a perfect plan tomorrow.”

7.

 Always be moving forward.
Never stop investing.  Never stop improving.  Never stop doing something new.  The moment you stop improving your organization, it starts to die.  Make it your goal to be better each and every day, in some small way.  Remember the Japanese concept of Kaizen.  Small daily improvements eventually result in huge advantages.

8.

 Take things a day at a time.
No matter how difficult your situation is, you can get through it if you don’t look too far into the future, and focus on the present moment.  You can get through anything one day at a time.

9.

 Measure everything of significance.
I swear this is true.  Anything that is measured and watched, improves.

10.

 Anything that is not managed will deteriorate.
If you want to uncover problems you don’t know about, take a few moments and look closely at the areas you haven’t examined for a while.  I guarantee you problems will be there.

11.

 Pay attention to your competitors, but pay more attention to what you’re doing.
When you look at your competitors, remember that everything looks perfect at a distance. Even the planet Earth, if you get far enough into space, looks like a peaceful place.

12.

 Never let anybody push you around.
In our society, with our laws and even playing field, you have just as much right to what you’re doing as anyone else, provided that what you’re doing is legal.

13.

 Never expect life to be fair.
Life isn’t fair.  You make your own breaks.  You’ll be doing good if the only meaning fair has to you, is something that you pay when you get on a bus (i.e., fare).

14.

 Solve your own problems.
You’ll find that by coming up with your own solutions, you’ll develop a competitive edge. Masura Ibuka, the co-founder of SONY, said it best: “You never succeed in technology, business, or anything by following the others.”  There’s also an old saying that I remind myself of frequently.  It goes like this: “A wise man keeps his own counsel.”

15.

 Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Lighten up.  Often, at least half of what we accomplish is due to luck. None of us are in control as much as we like to think we are.

16.

 There’s always a reason to smile.
Find it.  After all, you’re really lucky just to be alive.  Life is short.  More and more, I agree with my little brother. He always reminds me: “We’re not here for a long time; we’re here for a good time!”

“Copyright © 2004 Bob Parsons. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission.”

 

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18th August
2011
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Men are marvelous ?

15th August
2011
written by lavinal
Why are guys better than gals ?
  • Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
  • A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
  • When clicking through the channel, you don’t have to stop on every shot of someone crying.
  • None of your co-workers have the power to make you cry.
  • If you’re 35 and single nobody notices.
  • Three pair of shoes are more than enough.
  • Car mechanics tell you the truth.
  • Flowers fix everything.
Men’s rules for women:
  • Don’t cut your hair. Ever.
  • Don’t make us guess.
  • Sometimes, he’s not thinking about you. Live with it.
  • Get rid of your cat. And no, it’s not different, it’s just like every other cat.
  • Anything you wear is fine. Really.
  • Crying is blackmail. Use it if you must, but don’t expect us to like it.
  • Ask for what you want. Subtle hints don’t work.
  • No, he doesn’t know what day it is. He never will. Mark anniversaries.
Women’s English:

What they say ?

What they mean ?
May be  No
 I’ll be ready in a minute  Give me a couple more hours
 You have to learn to communicate  Just agree with me
 I’m sorry  You’ll be sorry
 We need to talk  I need to complain
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