The New Man Of Action

From zero to hero

Posted by Tristan Rayner in Success on March 24, 2009

Grow. Hope. Push the boundaries.

Making it to the top is the dream for many. Right now, you might be stuck ordering coffees when you’d much rather be the CEO. Or you’re printing copies, running between managers, and taking minutes for those who are too busy.

Too many are overlooked or overworked with unchallenging administrivia and never make it – but you have to start somewhere. I’m going to explore how to make it, especially for those with the talent, ambition and drive to make it to the top.

Progressing a career from the backdoor to the boardroom won’t happen by sitting there being busy and organised and waiting for someone to notice. You can be trapped in the adminisphere for what seems like ever – wanting and waiting to get out.

Change will not happen unless you are the driver.

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Tips for starting something new and keeping it going

Posted by Tristan Rayner in Success on March 14, 2009

Don't stop now...

It’s no understatement to say that trying to start something new can be difficult – let alone keeping it going.

My experiences already with The New Man Of Action exemplify the struggle in starting something and keeping it going. There are many stages in your goal, project, or just your latest idea that you’d like to start – but importantly – see through to the end.

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The New Man Of Action

Posted by Tristan Rayner in Action on February 22, 2009

It's time to take action. Source: Brent Nelson

The New Man Of Action is me – Tristan. I’m a young man looking to achieve. I have the drive and the will to make something of myself. I probably have the smarts too. I like working, I enjoy putting effort into projects, and I’d love to run my own business.

However, I lack focus. I have all sorts of ideas all the time, and lack the organisation, commitment, and time management skills to really push past the early stages It’s taken awhile to realise this too – the moment came when I was talking to my Dad about a new idea I’d had. His comment – “you’ll never follow through with that“. Maybe he was right?

That’s the problem, and it’s time to take action. No more stuffing around, never making dreams realities. Take some risks, take a change, see where it goes.

The New Man Of Action is born. It feels good to start something.

The site will explore organisation techniques, time management, motivation, commitment, willpower, and the darker sides: procrastination, lack of drive, and more. It should be a fun, interesting, and challenging ride.

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