Tom Rath

Others will think, act, and talk less efficiently than you do. Pay attention. Sometimes their “detours” will lead to discoveries and delights.

At work, be sure to tell your manager your mid-term and short-term goals. This might well give your manager the confidence to give you the room you need.

Take an academic course that will expand your Analytical talents. Specifically, study people whose logic you admire.

You may remain skeptical until you see solid proof. Your skepticism ensures validity, but others may take it personally. Help others realize that your skepticism is primarily about data, not people.

The meaning and purpose of your work will often provide direction for others. Remind people why their work is important and how it makes a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.

Take the time to write down your aspirations, and refer to them often. You will feel more in control of your life.