Who are you doing it for?

It Only Took Jerry Seinfeld a Few Words to Drop the Best Career Advice You'll Hear Today

Always remember: It's not about you.


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If you're doing it for them, you'll be fine. 
If you're doing it for you, that could be problematic at a certain point--
because they'll know it. 
They'll feel it.  
And they won't like it.
Pondering Seinfeld's words, I believe they hold value far beyond the entertainment industry. And we could sum up the key point in just nine words:
It is not about you. It's all about them.

The power of focusing on others

Think about your favorite boss, your closest colleagues, the best salesperson you ever met. What quality did they have in common?
I bet it's their ability to put others' interests ahead of their own.

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