How I (try to) walk through life
This is in no particular order, and I am certainly still working on them. This is a live rough list, open to change.
“Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard“
Handwork will take you far, but the most powerful combination is working hard at what you are good at (plus some luck along the way).
Say yes before no, but if its not a hell yes it probably should be a no
I can be a yes person. This isn’t always a bad thing, I much prefer yes people than no people. But I want to be a yes person with boundaries. Hence, if it’s not a hell yes, it probably should be a no. I am still working on this one.
Lead with empathy and kindness
How I treat others, unless someone has given me a reason otherwise.
Never kick people on the way up, you’ll see them on the way down
This goes without saying, but for me it also means treating all with a level of respect.
We choose every day to go to work, if you dont like it or feel like you aren’t making a choice, change it
My mentor gave me this piece of advice when I was leaving the team. It’s one of the best pieces of advice I have ever recieved.
It first makes me think that there is an assumed level of privilege to having a choice about work. I am fortunate that I have flexibiity and can “choose” a job.
Then I think about how it is up to me, and only me, to find purpose in my life and career. It is not one elses responsbility.
Grace Baylis 