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 Napoleon Hill authored several life-transforming books. He stressed upon the importance of a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) on the overall success of any individual person. He outlined 7 basic fears common to mankind. He explained how fear can be both a blessing and curse, depending upon how a person yields to it or rejects it. Fear is so powerful that it can negatively impact our mindset and its opposite “faith” can do wonders for us. Fear is nothing but faith in opposite gear. There are Seven basic fears which hold many people in bondage throughout their precious lives. No great success can be achieved without mastering these seven fears. Fear and faith are opposite sides of the magnet, here one attracts failure and the other attracts success. “7 Basic Fears” – Napoleon Hill 1) Fear of poverty This fear is inculcated in the minds of people who focus on things and circumstances they do not want. Let’s understand this fear with an example, an employed person can anytime fe...