1) Grow By Seeking Out Educated and Constructive Criticism Find several people whom you admire and can collaborate with in order to keep yourself evolving and being challenged. Make sure you have 3 go-to colleagues who aren’t afraid to give you honest, unvarnished feedback. The only way to truly grow is to learn from mistakes and correct things.

2) Create Your Own Definition of Success You and you alone have the power to decide what success means to you. Create your own definition, ignore what other people's interpretations are, and STICK TO YOUR GUNS! Once you're able to do that you will take leaps and bounds toward achieving the goals that you've set for yourself. It sounds simple but it will take practice (I'm still working on it). No two people have the same view of what it takes to be fulfilled. Get to work and find your inspiration. Nobody will do it for you!

3) Remember to Play! Keep one unscheduled day a month as an open work day. Play, be creative, or go on a field trip. Photo by: crushculdesac.tumblr.com

So what do you think? Give me your comments and feedback below. And, oh, by the way, don't forget to tell a friend if you like what you see! xo

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