Have A Winning Mindset

Any task, familiar or new, can be intimidating, and the right approach will make all the difference. Many believe that the primary goal of completing a task is to be paid and receive positive feedback, but this viewpoint is fundamentally flawed. The key to success is to shift your focus away from what the job can offer you and toward what you can offer to the client.

"How you do anything is how you do everything" - Martha Beck

When you give your all and work to benefit others, such as your employer, clients, users, and society at large, your reputation skyrockets. People who approach tasks with this mindset tend to treasure each assignment they take on, and the quality of their work reflects this. They give everything they have to every job, which sets them apart from those who only think about completing the work.

Benefits With This Win-Win Mentality

Approaching tasks with this mindset can have numerous benefits. For one, it can help increase job prospects. When the customer is satisfied, they are more likely to recommend you to others, which can lead to more job opportunities. Additionally, approaching tasks with the mindset of providing value can increase your overall reputation. When you consistently provide quality work, your name will circulate within your industry, and your work will speak for itself to build on your reputation.

It's important to be compensated adequately for your work, but focusing solely on the monetary value of the job can sometimes lead to subpar results. When you approach tasks with the intention of providing value, the rewards will come naturally. One may even receive bonuses for going above and beyond what was asked of you. However, the most significant reward is the goodwill that you earn. This reputation can serve as a valuable asset throughout one's career.

Passion and Motivation

The key to approaching tasks in the right way is to work according to your passion. When you love what you do, you will not feel the exertion or think about money much. Instead, you will focus on what you can provide, and that is what will keep you motivated. When you approach tasks with passion and the intention of providing value, you'll find that the rewards will follow when you structure the deal appropriately from the beginning.

Where Your Reputation Precedes You

In summary, approaching tasks with the intention of providing value can have numerous benefits, both professionally and personally. Having more job opportunities through word-of-mouth referrals will ultimately lead to greater satisfaction and payoffs in your career. By working according to your passion and giving every job your best effort, you can position yourself to build a career where your reputation precedes you and put you in greater demand for more interesting projects.

Power Of The Right Mindset

The power of having the right mindset was clearly demonstrated when Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile record in 1954.  This was a record pursued since 1886 by athletes of those days, and against all odds, when Bannister broke the record, the impossible suddenly seemed possible.  Just 46 days later, the record was broken again, and since then, many more athletes broke through this mental barrier.

Having the right mindset in the various aspects of life will no doubt, set you up for success more efficiently.  It helps to have someone you trust and respect, such as a workplace mentor or a close friend, to point out blind spots on your journey to pursue excellence. 

Alternatively, a mindset coach can provide the guidance to course-correct your path to self-leadership.  Either way, it is beneficial to examine your mindset regularly to keep oneself on track to not stray too far off from your route to success.  Have you done your personal retrospective to stay on the right track today?