Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction The tenth principle of Napoleon Hill's 17 principles of success is the Accurate Thinking. Accurate thinking is a mental process that helps us to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant facts. It is more than critical thinking which enables us to inspect the thoughts of others or agenda. Accurate thinking helps us to create new thoughts, new agenda or new visions. It inspires us to be proactive and not reactive. Jonas Salk’s accurate thinking helped humanity in the discovery of Polio vaccine. George Marshall’s diligent planning ensured revitalisation of Europe’s economy after Hitler's downfall. Mother Clara Hale’s idea of making Hale house provided shelter and much required care for unwanted children and children who were born addicted to drugs. None of the above mentioned achievements had materialised in the absence of accurate thinking. No one can ever achieve great things without learning to think accurately. The Thinking Process The accurate thinking is b...