3 "Be"s!

By Ali Vahed

Throughout my career, I’ve learned that true growth comes down to three simple principles:

1. Be Professional
Treat every day like it’s your first day on the job. Bring your best, stay curious, and take pride in your work. Whether you're running your own business or part of a team, act like an owner. Like a professional athlete, consistency and commitment matter more than titles.

2. Be in the Game
Never stop learning. Stay sharp by reading, observing, and absorbing how others think, work, and adapt. Learn from peers, competitors, and even from mistakes. Curiosity is your edge, so keep it honed.

3. Be Patient
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Tough times will come. Endurance, calm, and resilience will carry you through. Being patient doesn't mean being slow! In the classic tale of the rabbit and the turtle, sometimes it's best to be a bit of both: a “rab-tle”! 


**: Quote by Chinese philosopher Laozi

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 2, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Hey Ali, congrats on your new blog. I've been following your other blog for years and will follow this one as well. Keep the good work!

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    1. Ali VahedMarch 3, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      Thanks Ali.It is an honor for me to have readers like you.
      Cheers

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  2. -March 3, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Dear Ali
    It's really nice to see you and your valued posts here and I am really happy to find opportunity to learn more from you and learn Software Engineering with the taste of Australian culture.
    by the way thank you for providing us the motivation for writing in English and may be practice English. As a follower, I will establish my English weblog very soon.

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    1. Ali VahedMarch 3, 2013 at 6:05 PM

      Thanks, and hope to read your new weblog very soon.
      Cheers

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  3. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    So happy for you to start your own blog. it really needs great commitment that you have it as I know you :) I will follow you here as your previous blog. I believe that you are going to be extremely successful :)

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:16 PM

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  5. UnknownJuly 10, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Hi,
    Ali great information .i like the detailing partts.

    Regards
    abbey

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