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Good afternoon to all Malaysian. Job well done in Olympic games. Sharing an article from my coffee reading. (no the tarik here because it's Australia) 3 mindsets to become an Olympian at work Published on August 16, 2016 ShareShare 3 mindsets to become an Olympian at work 1 CK Wong CK WongFollowCK Wong Digitize Retail & Supercharge eCommerce Business I love reading into stories on how an Olympian is successful, not when they are presented the medals but more into the stories behind how they have made it. I have interviewed and worked with many candidates and team members over the years. If I am to be honest, more than half who I have seen do not equip themselves with the right mentality to work and grow their career. I hope you are as motivated as myself especially when Malaysian Olympians are making breakthroughs. If they can do it, so do I, and so do you at work! #1. Not everyone is born with natural gift Let's face it, not many are born with special talents, many Olympians made it through pure hard work, grit and determination. If you realize, every Olympians are the master of their own sport, or a specific discipline within a sport category itself. Say if you are a marketer, you can start mastering a specific discipline like Google AdWords, or you can even master copywriting to become the best in town, or in the world! Some domain requires creativity and talents, but with continuous learning and practices, you too can become an Olympian at work! #2. Deliver before asking for rewards The controversy of Pandelela Rinong and Cheong Jun Hoong over the hand sign is laughable. Even if they really meant it by counting dollars, they have every rights to do so. No pain, no gain. Relating back to work, I usually minus 50% if I can feel or hear any candidate who prioritize pay and benefits during the interview session, no matter how good or experienced he or she seems to be. The same applies to those who are already employed but have never really excelled at work. Are the Olympians being guaranteed reward and prize money before they start committing themselves and working hard during the training sessions? If you are committing to continuous improvements at work, you too can do wonders and one day, you will be rewarded without asking for it. #3. Superstar is not the only route to success How many Joseph Schooling, or Lee Chong Wei would you witness in your lifetime? How much sacrifices they have made en route to their success? You might have witnessed superstar-wannabe at work, or some who think they are better suited to become a boss (without realizing how hard it would be). The fact is, even superstars are supported by a team of coach, trainers, backroom staffs. What I am trying to say here is superstars are rare breed, if you are not one (yet), don't force it. Work hard, contribute and play an important role in the team. There are also team events in the Olympics, remember? If I can win a gold in the Olympics, I personally prefer to win a team event rather than an individual's one. Even if I have to 'share the prize money' with other team members who contribute just as hard, the glorious achievement celebrated together is much more meaningful.