Education as a never-ending process
The loss of motivation to work on one's career is usually accompanied by a lack of willingness to learn new things – either as a result or a cause. If you stop developing and do not keep pace with new trends and how they might be used in your work, your career advancement stops. People who progress in their career throughout their lives are always open to new possibilities, interested in current developments and news, and always willing to listen to other people's advice.
Long-term effort and hard work
You might be under the impression that some high-ranking employees around you found a shortcut to get where they are and got there pretty easily. But as the INSEAD Knowledge website states, the truth is that for any career advancement you need to be a hard worker.
Enthusiasm
Being enthusiastic about your work is the basic prerequisite of further development. If you are unhappy in your job or do not enjoy it, it is not the fault of your profession – it is your own fault. Even selling newspapers on the street can be done enthusiastically: you simply need to adjust the work so that you do enjoy it. It is all about attitude.
Vision and planning for the future
Work ethic and enthusiasm are often dependent on how an employee is able to plan for the future. If you live in the present, any minor obstacle or unpleasant activity can bring stress and aversion. If. however, you set reachable goals and stick to them, you will be able to overcome much more easily the everyday hardships that come with any kind of work. Set both small and big goals, determine when you will reach them and then do everything to stick to that schedule.
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