Remember what school was like? Things seemed a little simpler then. Tests and exams stressed me out, but the habits I had even before I became a professional organizer helped me get through those times and on to graduate.
In school, as in my business today, you have to put in the effort and be disciplined to get the desired results. The parallels come through in several ways.
3 Disciplines I Learned in School to Apply in Business:
- No Cramming before the Exam: In business, you are constantly tested. Whether it’s meeting a client’s custom needs on short notice or getting a new campaign ready to launch, the results matter more than how much effort you put in 12 hours prior to the deadline. Give yourself adequate time to do the job well. And get your rest, because on the day you have to deliver, there will likely be a whole new set of challenges to meet.
- It’s Not Just About Knowing the Right Answer: Remember those math exam questions where you received most of your marks from showing the work, and only half a point for actually getting the right answer? In business, as well, you’ll be rewarded for taking the time and effort to understand your business processes. Examine your processes, not just your results.
- Collaborate to Innovate: In school, I loved being able to bounce ideas off of the other students in my study group. That interaction helped me understand what I was learning in new ways and kept me interested in the process of learning. In business, I regularly get together with colleagues and professional contacts to stay on top of industry trends and get new ideas.
As my teacher used to say: “if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.”
To reap the reward you want, work smarter.
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