By DAVID TEPERA | Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Are you in need of a pay raise? Is there a specific job opening or a possible promotion within your company? Are there other people in your position applying for the same promotion and you need an edge?
If everyone is equal in production and work ethic, who would you hire? The person who dresses sloppy and is way overweight, or the person who possess physical fitness? Think about it. Who would you want representing your company?
Sloppy dress and out of shape bodies reflect lack of discipline and non-leadership skills. A physically fit person reflects strength, confidence and leadership. It might not be fair, but it’s reality.
Where do you stand amongst your coworkers? Are you the person you would hire?
Maybe, it’s time to make a change and do something about it. The one aspect in your life that you can change is you.
Start by getting into better shape and stop making excuses, pointing fingers and complaining. Once you’re on the right path of improvement, the world will open up. I promise, lifting weights and doing cardio will build confidence and determination.
People want to be associated with winners and positive people. No one wants to socialize with whiny people, negative attitudes and complainers, except for other negative people. Notice, people who complain the most hang out with each other. Which crowd are you in?
Kick people with bad attitude to the curb, and only surround yourself with winners. Winners learn from each other, share great ideas and put them into action. That’s why they are on top of their game and keep getting pay raises and promotions.
Get to work 15 minutes earlier than your supervisor, and stay 15 minutes after they leave. Volunteer for a small project to show dedication and worthiness. Your company will be impressed and give you more responsibility.
I guarantee, your increased paycheck will come, and so will the promotions.
Become that person you would hire, and have the incredible life you deserve.