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How to Win the First Sixth Months of a New Job

Dave LabowitzCareer

You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” If you keep it in mind during the first six months of a new job it will help set you up for long-term success in your career at the company. Why six months if we’re talking about first impressions? Because as long as people …

A picture of a yellow sign with black letter. The top section of the sign says "wisdom". The bottom section of the sign says "perfectionism", with a red slash through it. The wisdom portion of the sign is in great shape with new paint. The perfectionism portion of the sign has peeling paint and looks bad.

One Simple Trick to Conquer Perfectionism

Dave LabowitzPersonal Growth

When I was a kid, my mother was never satisfied with anything I did. After getting the usual sharp criticism, often due to issues like bringing home a 98% on a test rather than a 100%, I used to defend myself by pointing out that she expected me to be perfect and that I never would be. Her response, without …