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Rule 99: A Pro knows when it’s time to go

Posted on February 5, 2024March 15, 2024 by Duncan Zaves

There are lots of reasons to quit. The list above is not exhaustive. Whatever the reason, a Pro knows deep down when it is time to move on. I hate saying “use your gut” but this is one of those times. Enjoy your new job Pros. You deserve it. Don’t look back.

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Rule 18: A Pro’s time is as valuable as their money

Posted on February 5, 2024March 20, 2024 by Duncan Zaves

Frank is a true Pro and a well respected contributor to his current organization. And he’s a pretty happy guy. He works close to home, gets a fair amount of vacation and a fair salary. He works 9 to 5, doesn’t stress out much, and gets to spend ample time with his family and friends….

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Rule 19: Every C-3PO needs an R2-D2

Posted on February 4, 2024March 27, 2025 by Duncan Zaves

Editors note 2/4/24This was originally written somewhere between 2008 and 2011 and aged so poorly that I had to rewrite it – if for no other reason than most of my current co-workers don’t have any fondness for the most important franchise of my youth. ===== I’m going to incorrectly assume for the sake of…

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Rule 12: A Pro doesn’t talk to Human Resources

Posted on January 20, 2024March 27, 2025 by Duncan Zaves

“Human Resources” Please reflect on that term for a moment. I’m willing to bet $1000 dollars you don’t think of yourself as a resource who happens to be human. You know, as compared to non-human resources like computers, electricity, staplers… In fact, I bet another $1000 that if I asked the next person I see…

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Rule 7: A Pro produces quality, not quantity

Posted on January 19, 2024March 27, 2025 by Duncan Zaves

Wise Pros always, and I mean always, live by this rule: If it is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well. This doesn’t mean work harder on everything. Quite the opposite – You need to limit what you do so you can do a few things impressively. You could probably ignore the rest of the…

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