Michael Hyatt says he hears this frequently asked question, especially from people in their 20s. They want to know “the secret path to the top.”
But if I really, really had to boil it down to one thing, I would say this: responsiveness.
So many people I meet are unresponsive. They don’t return their phone calls promptly. They don’t answer their emails quickly. They don’t complete their assignments on time. They promise to do something and never follow through. They have to be reminded, prodded, and nagged. This behavior creates work for everyone else and eats into their own productivity. Sadly, they seem oblivious to it.
Thanks for your observation, Michael. Again, you nailed the point. Many teachers can now use your comments with our students (as well as a reminder for our own behavior!).