To become an Achiever rather than a Doer …you must ask yourself not only “What difference will this make?” but also “Why does that difference matter?”
WANDA THIBODEAUX, TAKINGDICTATION.COM @WANDATHIBODEAUX
Takeaways of Note:
Doing a bunch of stuff is not the same as accomplishing meaningful, intentional, and disruptive goals …to be happy and avoid burnout, be extremely careful that you strive to do the latter.
10 oft-observed traits of “Doers”:
- Like to talk about what they’ve done.
- Try to find more windows of time to tackle additional problems.
- Have a short-term view overall.
- Attempt many activities within existing channels, systems, or rule sets.
- Describe solutions or projects according to quantity or measurement.
- Often micromanage or insist on doing work themselves.
- Often work on many unrelated items or dabble in many independent areas (Jack-of-All-Trades).
- Pause to regroup for the next task.
- Know many people only superficially due to hectic schedules.
- Believe strongly in follow-through for the sake of completion.
10 oft-observed traits of “Achievers”
- Let what they’ve done speak for itself.
- Let finding a solution to an existing problem determine how much time is free for more.
- Have a long-term view overall.
- Attempt targeted activities according to their own channels, systems, or rule sets.
- Describe solutions or projects according to quality or influence.
- Easily delegate, trusting the expertise of others.
- Create a highly interconnected matrix that builds on previous work and experience (wise expert).
- Pause to consider how to improve or whether the previous task was worthwhile.
- Know a more limited number of people deeply, due to long-term collaboration.
- Believe strongly in constantly evaluating whether ROIs are sufficient, and pivoting when they aren’t.
Bonus Nugget
To become an achiever rather than a doer, for everything in front of you, you must ask yourself not only “What difference will this make?” but also “Why does that difference matter?” You must quiet your ego and consider others as much as yourself, and you must prioritize legacy over paycheck and immediate gratification…It is the significance of the job, not the number of jobs, that ultimately wins admiration