The world-renowned American steel magnate Carnegie said: "There are two kinds of people who are doomed to accomplish nothing: one kind never takes the initiative unless someone else asks them to; the other kind cannot do things well even when asked. Those who take the initiative to do what should be done without being urged, and who do not give up halfway, are bound to succeed. Such people know to demand more effort and more contribution from themselves, exceeding what others expect." When the famous professional manager Wei Zhe first entered the workplace, there was a well-known anecdote. In 1992, when Wei Zhe was still studying at Shanghai International Studies University, he worked part-time at Wanguo Securities. A translated annual report he produced won the approval of Wanguo's president, Guan Jinsheng, who insisted on meeting this young man. It was this meeting that made Wei Zhe the secretary of Guan Jinsheng, known as the "father of Chinese securities." Unlike ordinary secretaries, Wei Zhe was very proactive in his work, thinking about what the boss was thinking and worrying about what the boss was worrying about. At first, Guan Jinsheng only asked Wei Zhe to translate annual reports and clip newspapers. These were trivial matters for ordinary people, but Wei Zhe treated them as major tasks and put in great effort. Wei Zhe paid close attention to which of the many newspaper clippings the boss had read, and then guided accordingly. The boss had not asked him to do this. Later, Guan Jinsheng could not eat lunch without reading the clippings. As a secretary, Wei Zhe also had to do small tasks like serving tea and water to the boss, and he developed many techniques for these as well. For example, during meetings, he knew when to pour tea so as not to interrupt the boss's speaking momentum; when to pour water without adding tea leaves, and when to bring tea leaves in; the boss had a habit of smoking, and Wei Zhe knew when the lighter fluid was out and it was time to change the lighter. He handled all these with great discretion. After a period of observation, Guan Jinsheng realized that continuing to have Wei Zhe do copying, pouring water, and clipping newspapers would be a waste of his talent. So, at the age of 24, Wei Zhe became the deputy general manager of the Asset Management Headquarters of Shanghai Wanguo Securities Company, making him the youngest deputy general manager in the domestic securities industry at that time. Never think that just arriving and leaving work on time, without being late or leaving early, is enough to be considered diligent and responsible, and that you can comfortably collect your salary. Work requires a spirit of initiative. Employees who work automatically and spontaneously will receive more rewards from their work. A core essence of Microsoft's corporate culture is that employees should find things to do on their own. Every employee must fully exercise their initiative, possessing both a strong sense of responsibility and passion. Simply put, Microsoft's way of working is "give you an abstract task, and you must complete it concretely." Mao Yonggang, the manager of the Desktop Applications Department at Microsoft Research Asia, deeply understands this. When he was first recruited by Microsoft in 1997, he was responsible for working on Word. At that time, he only had a rough understanding; no one told him how to do it or what tools to use. He communicated with the US headquarters and the answer was that everything had to be done by himself. In this way, employees can maximize their initiative and design the most satisfying products. Finally, through his own efforts, Mao Yonggang excellently completed the task assigned by the company. However, in real life, how many people are actively striving in their positions? Frankly speaking, many young people today are mostly at a loss. In fact, "work" is a word that encompasses wisdom, enthusiasm, faith, imagination, and creativity. No one will tell you what needs to be done; it all depends on your proactive thinking. Behind automatic and spontaneous work, you need to put in much more wisdom, enthusiasm, and responsibility than others. When you clearly understand the company's development plans and your job responsibilities, you can anticipate what needs to be done and then act immediately, without waiting for the boss to instruct you. We should understand that those who leave early and return late every day are not necessarily serious workers; those who are busy every day are not necessarily those who have excellently completed their work; those who clock in and out on time every day are not necessarily those who are diligent and responsible. For them, work is merely a simple transaction. For every enterprise and every boss, what they need is definitely not employees who merely follow rules but lack enthusiasm and a sense of responsibility, and who cannot be proactive and spontaneous in their work. Once you understand this principle, please take the initiative to do what you need to do! Don't wait for your boss and superiors to arrange your work. Take charge of your own life. When you do your work with all your might, you will receive the highest rewards. -END- Content Selection Click on the title below to read directly: [Practical Guide for Route Sales Representatives (with full set of PPT download included)