As we grow a little older and become more involved in business which includes the ups and downs that sometimes occur, it's easy to get a little too serious about it all. We tend to become a little edgier with people. A little less polite at times. A little less friendly. All the while working toward being successful but the irony is that being serious is very counter-productive to success.
Richard Branson is someone I admire in business. If you know a little about him, then you know that he’s not remotely serious about his work and yet his success is enormous both financially and in general. One could argue that he has a lot to be happy for and that would be true but he’s been this way all along. If you inspect the points in your life that worked out the best. The times when everything seemed to go your way - I'm willing to bet that it was the time when you were having the most fun and were playful in spirit. Monitor your level of "seriousness" and focus on making yourself act and be less serious and you’ll see greater success. You can always be determined and professional and focused on what you're doing but keep a light heart and have fun with it - because if your not having fun, you may as well get out now. - Robert Cornish
CEO, Richter10.2 Media Group
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