Remember that you owe your Success to Others
No person is an island. So why do we love to think of our victories as ours alone? Whether we achieve success after tackling adversity or just through hard work, it's far too easy to let accomplishments go to our heads and let ourselves believe they were all our own doing.
Take basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Both were world-class players with the LA Lakers, and won three consecutive championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001 and 2002. They were a fantastic duo but, unfortunately, they both let their individual success get to their heads.
O'Neal often complained about Bryant's shortcomings to the media, and Bryant refused to sign with the Lakers again until they traded O'Neal to another team.
What would you do in the same position? If you are suddenly asked for an interview by a magazine or gain hordes of followers on social media, it might be easy to think that you're better than the peers who helped you along the way.
Rather than selfishly seeking out praise for yourself, why not share the accolades with others? Usually, they'll do the same for you in return. Of course, some careers rely on the popularity of an individual, whether it's in the form of broad readership or constant media coverage. But showing humility will always benefit your career, no matter what.
From the accountants who gave you the numbers for that winning presentation to the designer who made those striking infographics, thanking those who help you along the way will strengthen your own position. Your team will enjoy working with you and will perform better, and you'll continue attracting new coworkers, too.
Remember that you owe your Success to Others
No person is an island. So why do we love to think of our victories as ours alone? Whether we achieve success after tackling adversity or just through hard work, it's far too easy to let accomplishments go to our heads and let ourselves believe they were all our own doing.
Take basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Both were world-class players with the LA Lakers, and won three consecutive championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001 and 2002. They were a fantastic duo but, unfortunately, they both let their individual success get to their heads.
O'Neal often complained about Bryant's shortcomings to the media, and Bryant refused to sign with the Lakers again until they traded O'Neal to another team.
What would you do in the same position? If you are suddenly asked for an interview by a magazine or gain hordes of followers on social media, it might be easy to think that you're better than the peers who helped you along the way.
Rather than selfishly seeking out praise for yourself, why not share the accolades with others? Usually, they'll do the same for you in return. Of course, some careers rely on the popularity of an individual, whether it's in the form of broad readership or constant media coverage. But showing humility will always benefit your career, no matter what.
From the accountants who gave you the numbers for that winning presentation to the designer who made those striking infographics, thanking those who help you along the way will strengthen your own position. Your team will enjoy working with you and will perform better, and you'll continue attracting new coworkers, too.
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