Priority Pyramid

Everyone has a different priority at work.  Some are happy being at the bottom of the proverbial totem-pole, some want to be the boss, and others only aspire to middle management.  This can actually be plotted out on a pyramid, and believe it or not, your goals my have an effect on how you perform.

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Freshman Survival

The freshman year of college can really be a tough thing to contend with.  You’re away from home (most likely for the first time in your life for any real length of time), you’re away from your family, you are on your own for the first time, really.  Add to that the pressure of doing well in class and having something resembling a social life, and you can see how it can all overwhelm you fast.  Take these tips from OrganizeIT to heart, and your experience will be a little easier (but let’s face it, you’re still going to miss mom and dad whether you want to admit it or not).

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Grow Up! (or at least act like it)

There are two types of adults.  Those who are adult by age only, and those who are adult through actions and thought.  The first group doesn’t act like adults, they just happen to be over 18 years of age, the second group may very well be 15, 16, or 17 years old, but have the maturity and thought process that makes them a “mental” adult.  How do you differentiate the two?  Marc and Angel help us out here.

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Let It Go..

The line between work and home, on and off, productive and downtime can get really blurry really easy.  The problem is twofold.  First, your productivity will wane from the lack of focus, and your home life, and possibly health, will take a hit from lack of relaxation and taking the time to recharge.  Our friends at Lifehack.org have come to the rescue with a set of “decompression instructions” that help out a great deal.

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Comfortable Confrontation

Some people thrive on confrontation, and some shy away from it, but it can sometimes be a necessary evil, especially if you work in a “team” setting and not all the players are pulling their weight.  Confrontation doesn’t have to be something out of a WWE script, however.  There are ways to minimize the tension and make it a productive experience.

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