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Some people work with their heads. They consider what the company needs to accomplish in the near term, what will yield the best results, what matters most to the market, who can do what today, and what groundwork is needed for future initiatives. By focusing on outcomes, they achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Shared goals matter, but regularly confirming that your goals remain aligned matters even more.

You've got to keep your mind on absurd, nonsensical things — otherwise you're either bored out of your mind or just plain crazy. What would a normal person do? Just stick to your own path and steadily work toward goals that are actually achievable.

Don't think the TV drama is nonsense — we really didn't mislead you. If you want to instantly change your life, a miracle must happen.

Persistence only matters when you know why you're doing something. What's your goal? Which direction are you headed in? And what will you ultimately gain? Only when you're clear on these things from the start does sticking with it become meaningful.