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Think ahead. Stay on target. Choose advisors carefully. Tap into experience. Become your own critic -- Believe you can. Examine yourself. Reduce job stress. Manage your own career -- First things first. Know your strengths. Protect your health. Focus on priorities. Learn from losses. Test new skills. Deserve respect -- Beyond commitment. Build your credibility. Rework mistakes. Eliminate obstacles -- What winners do--and don't do. Prepare to lead. Keep skills current. Meet commitments. Keep options open. Expect criticism. Listen for opportunity clues -- Divided we fall. Help your team do better. Take responsibility. Get the help you need. Share the spotlight. Avoid manipulative people --

Performance pays. Get up and get going. Practice, practice, practice. Nurture achievers. Deal with problem people. Be decisive. Motivate yourself -- Find a new way. Stretch your imagination. Take time to teach. Learn from mistakes. Consider other options. Measure your own effectiveness -- Attitude makes the difference. Look for good news. Carefully select a new job. Demonstrate accountability. Build your own confidence. Seek responsibility -- Define success. Keep goals in focus. Create an inside advantage. Acknowledge mistakes. Exceed expectations. Find ways to serve. Make yourself needed.

A guide to bringing out your best, capitalizing on your talents and abilities, exceeding expectations--your own and others'--, improving and making progress.