Just Show Up
I believe this is one of the most important things to do for your career & life... and AI agrees
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Switching Things Up
2023 is here, and it is in full swing. It is crazy how it feels like the year just started and now we are already two weeks in. That is why it is the best time for you to flip that mental switch and start showing up.
No, I do not mean literally arriving somewhere, I mean generally in life, it is time to bring it emotionally and mentally. Bring everything you have to the table with everything you do. Step on the gas, do the work, and just show up.
This article is here to be your 2023 New Year resolution kick in the butt we all need right about now. Time to get motivated!
Let’s Get After It
In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. We are constantly working towards the next big goal, always pushing ourselves to be more productive and successful.
However, in all this hustle, it is easy to overlook one of the most important career tip out there: show up.
When we talk about "showing up," we do not just mean physically being present in the office. Sure, that is part of it, but showing up goes beyond that.
It means being engaged and actively participating in meetings, offering to help on projects, and being a team player. It means being reliable and dependable, and following through on commitments. It means putting in the effort and the work to be a valuable member of the team.
Showing up is not always glamorous and exciting. It often means putting in the time and energy to work on the small, unglamorous tasks that are necessary for the team to function.
But it is these small, unglamorous tasks that are often the backbone of any successful project or business. And it is often the people who consistently show up and do the work who are the most valued by their colleagues and managers, as well as see the most success in their career.
Professional Development
Another important aspect of showing up is being present and engaged in your personal and professional development.
Taking the time to work on your skills, manage your network, and take mentorship opportunities will give you a huge advantage in your career, and it will open doors for growth and advancement opportunities.
Showing up may not seem like the most glamorous, exciting, or even unique career tip, but it is one of the most important.
So, if you are looking to take your career to the next level, remember that the key to success is often as simple as just showing up.
To Recap
In short, showing up is not only about being physically present but it also means being engaged, participating, and contributing, being reliable and dependable, putting in the effort and taking the initiative to improve your skills.
Ultimately it is about being the backbone of any successful project and a valuable member of the team.
Helped by AI
Want to know another reason why it is important to start putting your best foot forward? The answer is AI advancements. You have all probably read a lot about a program called, “ChatGPT”.
This program allows you to essentially type any combination of words into a search bar and it will spit out a full breakdown of the topic you are searching. It can include tone, it can be made to sound like someone else’s writing, and the whole thing is completely correct. Anything from math problems to coding, and even fully written articles like the one you just read.
Yes, I still sprinkled in information and my own writing style within the article, but a lot of this article was written by an AI generated prompt I searched for.
Pretty cool, right? Definitely!
Scary, though as well. This should make you feel a few things:
Showing your importance and making yourself indispensable within your career has never been more important than it is now in the age of technological advancements.
Understanding this technology could become very important
Now, this is a whole other topic for another time, but I thought it would be a great experiment to show you that even AI agrees, it is time to start showing up more than you ever have before. Success comes to those who work for it. Go get it.
Let’s have a great 2023!
Cheers!
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