THE INSPIRER

1.  Spend an hour a day working out. Spend another hour reading the newspaper.

2.  Be picky. This goes for when you are in a restaurant, when you are in the office, and when you are on a date.

3.  Know when to take a break and go on vacation. Make sure to also disconnect from the Internet while you are there.

4. Give feedback — mostly positive, but don’t be afraid to be critical. There’s nothing worse than having no feedback at all. People want to be managed, so tell them what to do!

5.  Practice. Practice. Yes, practice again. You should feel obsessed with your work. At that point, you’ll have put in enough hours to become an expert.

6. Be willing to relocate for better opportunities. Moving is a hassle, but throwing away physical things helps give you a fresh start if you need one.

7. Eat with people you have meaningful relationships with. Double book for lunch if you have to.

8.  Be a people connector. There’s no sense in keeping your contacts to yourself. Once you help someone out, they will do everything they can to help you out. It’s best to pay it forward.

9. Don’t be afraid to cut people out of your life, especially the small minded ones. And be sure to surround yourself with people who love you.