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 George S. Clason gave “7 Cures for a Lean Purse” to wealth creation in his book ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’. It is one of the most insightful and inspirational books written decades ago by him in 1926 but its principles are relevant even in the present time as they were always. Parables set in the wealthiest country of the ancient world, Babylon, are mentioned in this book. These parables revolve around Arkad who was the richest man in Babylon. We get to learn the secrets of Arkad’s success with the unfolding of these parables. Arkad’s seven simple steps to wealth creation from ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ popularly known as ‘7 Cures For A Lean Purse’ are: Seven Cures For A Lean Purse 1. Use your Skills to Pay Yourself First: “START THY PURSE TO FATTENING.” The first cure of the 7 cures for a lean purse given by Arkad to his followers is to use your skills to pay yourself first. You should start building your wealth by saving 10% of your annual income. He says that it’s i...