Business Gentleman
Always Be Learning
Find a Rabbi
The truly successful in any field are always
learning. They read, take courses, listen to
people, watch speeches & go to events.
From Warren Buffett, who reads at least 2
to 3 hours a day to top Hollywood actors
who take acting lessons, you should always
keep fresh.
A ‘Rabbi’ in USA police jargon, originally
the NYPD, is a senior officer who takes a
younger officer under their wing. This is
not formal, it generally just happens. So
you need to find a Rabbi, someone who
will guide & champion you in your field of
expertise.
We are, as human beings generally
learning machines, we are built to receive
input. Now that input can be good or bad.
Sometimes sitting back on the couch and
watching a ‘House of Cards’ marathon is
good for the soul but not every night.
Some people refer to this as a Mentor, in
my opinion a mentor can be outside your
field, a Rabbi should be within your field.
So turn off the episode of ‘Big Brother’ &
pick up a book, non-fiction that is, in your
area of passion.
Be Your Own Champion
My Grandmother used to say, no one is
going to blow your own trumpet but you.
Therefore, sometimes you have to stand
up & be counted. That means volunteering
for things; showing people how good you
are at a particular task (as the old adage
goes show don’t tell).
This is not about being a braggart but
about being confident in your abilities, you
can do this quietly as well as loudly.
There are other elements, this is only a
brief guide - stay tuned for more or attend
one of The Perfect Gentleman workshops
on this topic.
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