What the hare and the tortoise can teach you about your career

I know its after Easter so probably a bit late to be sharing rabbit metaphors, but this cartoon really grabbed my attention (although it probably gives you great insight into my sense of humour!). So here’s the lessons from both the hare and the tortoise:

Lessons from the Hare

1. Speed is good. Failure to take action is the key pitfall I see people fall into time and time again.
2. Energy is better. The hare bounces around like, well, a mad rabbit, but his energy is boundless. Knowing what gives you energy and ensuring you have routines in place to maintain your energy is critical for success.
3. On the downside…speed without a plan is just a roundabout. The Rabbit jumped into the dare with the tortoise without thinking it through. Watchout for this trap.

Lessons from the Tortoise

1. Know your strengths. The strength of the tortoise was his proximity to home and used it to his advantage. Do you?
2. Success and purpose are on the inside. If you want a sense of meaning and purpose in your career then follow the tortoise and look inside yourself. This life lesson is still exercised by too few people.
3. On the downside, nobody likes a smartarse, so exercise your EQ.