Do you cringe when it comes to networking? It’s so important to grow your network but it can be intimidating at times. It doesn’t have to be! Networking doesn’t have to be uncomfortable with attending an event with business cards in hand and an elevator speech prepared.
If you have a big dream or bucket list goal and I hope you do, it’s not about if you will face self-doubt, it’s about when. Give yourself some grace knowing that the most accomplished people have faced it too. Here are three things to help you achieve your big dreams despite the odds that may be against you.
Do you know where your gap is? The gap between where you currently are and where you want to be? In other words, the gap between the chair you are in, vs. the chair you want to be in. Knowing where your gap is can only happen if you know where you want to be. What is the ultimate front-row seat for your work? What’s the title? What’s the level of influence? What does it look like?
Did you know that optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people? According to a study I read recently, optimistic people are 16% less likely to die a pre-mature death than pessimistic people! Given that fun statistic, today’s Front-Row Friday gives you five easy ways to be more optimistic.