One of the Hindu scriptures "Bhagavad Gita" talks about the need for people to focus on the effort of doing the right thing. Leave the results of the effort to a superior power (Bhagavad Gita is a very large and powerful message, I have paraphrased to make it relevant to this discussion). This has been one of my guiding principles. Gave me the following advantages:
- I was able to focus on the work to be done, rather than trying to think of the results - preventing short cuts or unnecessary work ("Busy Work") to achieve the results
- This focus also allowed me to excel in what I did. All of us know (Will be elaborated in another tip), that the delta work between good and great is not significant. But the results are few times greater !
- When we start thinking about results, we start building expectations. The stress of not meeting expectations or the worry on whether we will meet the expectations is what keeps the doctors busy !
- Finally, when we start trying to become the best, we are dependent on others to judge whether we are the best or not. This leaves you open to manipulation and could leave you feeling cheated. The resulting health issues could very well pay for the doctors European vacation !.
So my first tip to start building a balanced career is to really focus on the work you do. Forget short term gains. Forget "strategic" manipulations. Excel in what you do. Enjoy what you do. The results will come. In some shape or size (Better family, Lesser tension Better health, Better relationships at work etc)
Career Tip # 1 :Do your best rather than trying to be the best !
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