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Be generous and expert, trustworthy and clear, open-minded and adaptable, persistent and present. 

 

 

Generous means to help others long before – and after
– you need their help.

Expert means to be very competent in one or more
areas that others value. It also means that whenever you take on a new task, do
your best.

Trustworthy means to take ownership of your words and
actions, and recognize that you live in a world in which they will increasingly
be recorded, remembered, analyzed, and replayed.

Clear means to know what you want and to be able to
communicate it effectively.

Open-minded means no matter how expert or successful
you become, never stop listening and learning.

Adaptable means to keep your options open, so that
when the world surprises you, it won’t be that surprising.

Persistent means to keep trying, even when times are
tough and you are tempted to quit.

Present means that although you should learn from the
past and be prepared for the future, you should pay close attention to the
present moment as it unfolds – otherwise, you will miss a great deal.

 

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