Drink The Kool-Aid

Drink the Kool-Aid and take your career to new heights.

MEN'S HEALTH had an article this month that hit real close to home. It details the many disadvantages of a cynic, those who blame others for their problems in both their business and personal lives. Constantly complaining and asking questions as to why it never seems to happen for you eliminates motivation and takes time away from what you could be accomplishing to get ahead. It's time to take responsibility for what happens in your career and create the opportunities that will lead to success.

The article quotes Mathew McConaughey, "Cynics love to put their finger on disease before they put it on health. It's the easy way to go. Play the blame game." The problem is that successful people do the opposite. They drink the Kool-Aid and believe they create their own destinies.

Everyone in the business world suffers from cynicism at some point, especially those in the corporate world. I found myself sitting at work several times this week thinking cynical thoughts about my workload and those around me. Sometimes we just need a wake-up call. Think about all you're learning and the connections you're making. Think about being young with the world in your grasp. Think positive. Drink the Kool-Aid.