Chapter 36 Chapter 35: How do super elites act (2)

However, this is where the story really begins.David's partner at the international media company Jeffrey Garten (Jeffrey Garten), who later became the undersecretary of commerce in Clinton's first term.He hired David as an assistant in charge of international trade affairs.It seems like a fat job, owning a big office and managing a large group of subordinates.However, after only two weeks, David walked into Jeffrey's office and asked to resign, saying that he could no longer stand such a bureaucratic working environment.Everything here is slow and unbearable, and David is still impatient and wants to get everything done quickly.After hearing David's words, Geoffrey asked him to go out for a walk together, and told him a joke during the walk:

Once upon a time there was a man named Goldberg who wanted to get rich.He went to church to pray every day, asking God to let him win the lottery.Day after day, year after year, Goldberg never won a prize.Finally, at the end of his wits, he prayed to God: "You have let me down!" Suddenly, God's deep and powerful voice broke the silence around him.God said: "Goldberg, help me, if you want to win the lottery, you must buy at least one lottery ticket first!" David actually knew what Jeffrey reminded him a long time ago-if he can't devote himself wholeheartedly, let alone "winning the lottery" in the government.No one gives away the tools of success into their hands.So David returned to his post, giving full play to his natural talents and doing things with all his heart, instead of waiting for others to come up with a plan.He quickly realized that there were countless gaps waiting to be filled around him, and that he had huge resources at his disposal.A few years later, David turned around and left the Ministry of Commerce to become the general manager of Kissinger Associates, Inc. (Kissinger Associates, Inc.).He started as a newcomer who dreamed of meeting Kissinger, and now he has become Kissinger's working partner.

David watched such stories unfolding around him, including in his own life, and in the lives of the social elites he studied when he wrote the book.Successful people do it on their own, there are no tricks, secrets or magic potions.Each of the individuals David studied had a unique story of struggle, as unique as a fingerprint.But there is one thing in common, that is, they all pay attention to trends, and at the same time know how to make full use of their talents to build personal influence.They are not willing to let history change them, instead, they want to try to change history. If you want to be a leader, you should take the initiative to take on the role of leader.Let yourself do it: look around, look for gaps in the organization, fight for the position you want, find ways to use your skills and experience, take the first step beyond your past achievements.There are always opportunities waiting to be discovered and utilized around you. Don't wait for others to invite you, don't turn a blind eye to the opportunities around you, and learn to take the initiative.Of course, taking the initiative requires effort, drive, and drive—but these are the valuable assets of leaders that set us apart from mediocrity waiting for someone else to promote us.

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