THINKING BEYOND THE BOX WITH GABRIEL (GABBY) OKONJI

GABRIEL (GABBY) OKONJI

THINGS WE DO THAT SABOTAGE OUR FUTURE SUCCESS.

In an average week, I interact with over 50 people in some business capacity. These people vary from students and professional to venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. Some I have just met. Others I have known for years. Regardless of age, stage, or profession, it constantly amazes me the little things these very different people do to sabotage their future success especially in business.


1.Quick Sale: Nothings worse than getting slimed at the cocktail party by the undercover used-car salesman. As a general rule, never ask to get before you give. Add value before you expect value in return. And for goodness sakes, Please don’t sneak-attack sell anyone but rather try to book appointment for others time to make presentation.except where the client request for such.


2. Lack of Patience: I’ve found that nothing worthwhile comes quickly or easily. Regardless of your goals, they will take focus, hard work, and plenty of time. Stop looking for the secret sauce or the quick fix. There aren't any.


3. Inconsistency:We all have our “off” moments when crap comes up, but consistently failing to show up or deliver quickly takes its toll. Chances are, you are either disorganized or a megalomaniac. Either way, it’s a deal breaker. And no, your constant string of excuses doesn’t help. Just do what you said you would when you said you would do it.


4.  Over committing: You can’t juggle an endless number of commitments. Every time you say “yes,” you’re saying “no” to something else. Eventually, things break down and blow up. Ask yourself if the commitment in question will help achieve your goals. If not, politely decline


5. Grammar: This is not something to “LOL(Laugh Out Loud) about. Misspellings, lack of capitalization, and generally poor grammar says you are uneducated, inattentive to detail, or, frankly, just don’t care. Poor grammar is like a giant fluorescent warning sign that says: “Steer clear.” Please use spell check tools, reread your note, and if it’s something IMPORTANT,” have others proof it, too.


6. Talking Crap: You said, He is so annoying the way he _____.” I heard, “I’m sure I’ll find something annoying about you and tell everyone about it.” You said, “The last company we worked with was terrible, oh, and the one before that, too. Just awful.” I heard, “I’m really difficult to deal with, will be a terrible partner, and will share my misinformed opinions with everyone I meet.” Unless there’s a material breach of ethics involved, keep your trap shut.



7.  Over-promising: Expectations matter. If you promise me a miracle, I’ll expect it. If you promise me a little, I’ll be happy with a little and delighted with a little more. Being impressive is mostly about being reasonable in your projections and hitting them consistently.

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK …….

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