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Your Most Important Product is You
The Story Continues...
Robert could see Judy was unhappy with her job and the negative result it had on her family. He suggested she find a job she enjoyed more. Judy realized Robert was right, and she asked herself two very important questions: What kind of work do I enjoy? What kind of work have I been good at? Judy was surprised to realize the answer was there all the time— she enjoyed cleaning and organizing their home and was great at it!
After discussing it with Robert, she began to ask her friends and neighbors if they would like some occasional “expert” house cleaning or help with organization. Several said they’d be thrilled to have her help and knew she would be great. She also asked if they knew of any other people who might like her services; of course they did! Judy’s circle of clients and prospective customers soon grew, and she quit her office job. She loved the bustle and energy of her new business and the satisfaction of a job well done.
It wasn’t long before Judy formed a licensed, bonded home cleaning
and personal organization company called, “Fast & Fabulous Cleaning Service.” Soon she had so much work she hired and trained more people to help her. Eventually Robert even quit his job and helped her manage the business. Together they now oversee their three dozen employees and make sure everything is running smoothly. Because she went with her strengths, Judy now has hundreds of happy customers, a good deal of wealth, and she’s home more with her kids in a house cleaned by experts. She also works for the best boss in the country—herself!
“The best career advice to give is... ‘Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it.’”
~ Katherine Whiteman
Your Checklist for Success
Success depends on many different aspects in your life. You’ll need to draw on various talents, abilities, and skills to do your best. Also, your productivity and success depend on each other. You must clearly identify and use the special strengths that help to make you who you are.
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