Your mom told you it’s okay to make mistakes, but that’s not always true. Sometimes success is more dependent on making fewer mistakes, rather than doing something spectacular. Mistakes can matter, and they can matter a lot.
 
Did you know that the 200th best tennis player wins about 49% of the points he plays? What percentage of points does the number one player in the world win? 53% The difference between barely scraping by and being the best in the world is making 4% fewer mistakes, at least in tennis.
 
Career mistakes can be just as costly. There’s a big difference between losing a job and being promoted.
 
For your best career experience, ensure that you avoid making these career mistakes: 

1. Failing to make your boss/manager look good. Whether you like your boss or not, they potentially have a lot of control over your future within your company or industry. Making your boss look good is positive for your future. Making him or her look bad doesn’t improve your prospects. Always consider how your words, actions, and decisions impact your boss.
   
   
2. Failing to network. It’s important to get to know the people in your company, industry, and your your community. Many jobs are never posted. They’re simply offered to people. You could be missing out on some great opportunities by keeping to yourself instead of networking. If you ever need a new job, or to advance in your career, your network can be invaluable.
   
   
3. Poor wardrobe decisions. Dress for your position or the position one level above yours. Dressing like your boss is generally a good idea. If you’re underdressed, people will assume that you’re not serious.
   
   
4. Failing to improve. Since you’re going to the same place each day and doing the same things over and over, it only makes sense that you improve over time.
   Do your best to become an expert at your job and learn everything you can and do the best job you can. Investing in professional development, coaching, training, and mentorship is a great way to stand out and elevate in your career.
   
   
5. Ignoring warning signs. Is your industry being replaced by new technology? Is it clear that your boss has it out for you? Few people are fired by complete surprise. There are usually warning signs. Make sure you pay close attention and try to mitigate the issues that arise. If you know that termination is inevitable, do your best to get out while the getting is good. It is a lot easier to move up in your industry while still employed, than after you get fired.
   
   
6. Being unreliable. To avoid this mistake, just be reliable. Turn your assignments in on time and do what you say you’re going to do. Never use excuses. Keep your word and make sure your work ethic is immaculate.
   
   
7. Gossiping. As a general rule, it’s not smart to talk about others. Negative comments often come back to haunt you at a later time. Plus, much of what you hear around the water cooler is false anyway.
   
   
8. Arriving late and leaving early. Be on time. This goes back to being reliable. Ensure that you put in the required number of hours each day. You don’t want to be known as the person that isn’t pulling their own weight.
   
   
9. Staying at a job you dislike. If you dislike your job, have enough respect for yourself to look for another one. It’s hard to do something you don’t like well. It’s also hard to hide the fact that you don’t like your job. Do yourself a favor and find a company and position that you enjoy.
   
   
10. Chasing money. We all work to earn money, but money isn’t the only consideration. Do you like the company, the industry, your boss, and your coworkers? How is the city? How are the benefits? There’s more to a job than just making money.

 
Before you try to reinvent the wheel at work, focus on being the employee that makes the fewest career mistakes. Avoiding these 10 errors will greatly aid your career and your earning power over the years.
 
In many instances, avoiding mistakes can be more powerful than doing something incredible!
 
If you are wanting to advance in your career and need a fresh perspective that will help you strategize for a brighter and more successful career future, contact us for a free career assessment! We can help you establish a solid plan of action that will streamline you to your path of career advancement and success!


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The fear of failure has killed more dreams than all other fears combined. The fear of failure is insidious because it’s largely in your imagination, which can prevent you from even trying in the first place, and this is what always guarantees failure.
 
Isn’t it interesting that very small children have no concept of failure? They couldn’t care less if they fail to do something. They just try again. There are no negative thoughts or emotions involved. They just keep on going until they reach their intended results. This is such a great trait to encompass.
 
Sadly, it doesn’t take long before children learn to fear the opinions of others. While it might not be possible to recapture the tenacity of a toddler, you can shift your mindset to allow yourself to take the necessary chances and risks for you to be able to go after your dreams and be successful in your undertakings.
 
The fear of failure doesn’t have to impact your life significantly.
 
Consider these facts: 

1. Failure is temporary - unless you quit. Failure isn’t final unless you give up. All the most successful people have experienced a lot of failure. But they ended up being successful precisely because they didn’t quit. Failure is just a temporary state that means nothing, because it’s only temporary.
   
   
2. Failure is common. You’ve failed thousands of times and managed to survive. Consider how many times you failed to walk or to talk well. Babies have constant failure.
   
   
   • Successful people fail all of the time. It’s a huge part of how human beings learn. We realize that our approach didn’t work, we adjust, and we try again.
     
     
3. Failure is educational. You can learn something from every single one of your failures. Failure makes you more knowledgeable and capable. The more you fail, the stronger you become.
   
   
4. Others are far less concerned about your failure than you think. A few people might notice your failure, but they quickly turn their attention back on themselves and their own challenges.
   
   
   • There’s nothing to worry about. Feel free to fail as much as necessary. Fail enough and you’ll quickly see that no one relevant cares.
     
     
5. Focus on how great it will be when you succeed. Instead of worrying about possible failure, consider possible success. Make yourself feel excited and positive about taking action.
   
   
   • With high enough expectations, you’ll do just about anything without worrying about failure.
     
     
6. Redirect your thoughts. Put your attention on what you’re doing. If a negative outcome isn’t going to cause any real harm, forget about the outcome. Stay focused on your actions or something positive. Thinking about failing will freeze you in your tracks.
   
   
7. Consider the cost of doing nothing. Taking action might be a little scary, but what will happen if you do nothing?
   
   
   • What will you feel about failing to take action?
   • What if you’re stuck in your current life for the next decade or more?
   • Maybe taking a risk is far more attractive than remaining where you are.
     
     

What would you do if you weren’t afraid of failing? Probably a lot more than you’re currently doing! How much has the fear of failure limited your life?
 
We’ve all allowed the fear of failure to influence our decisions. We’ve allowed this fear to stop us from trying new things or taking risks. We all have less fulfilling lives than we could because we’re too concerned with what others think.
 
Rejecting the fear of failure is one of the greatest things you can do for your future!
 
You can start today. What are you going to do today that you’ve been afraid to try?