•Decide Together,Honesty ,Responsibility,Commitment ,Spiritual commitment,Time management
•Always be willing to say, “I’m sorry,” mean it. Whether it’s something small like not putting the cap on the toothpaste or something larger, the apology is more important than the incident and will be remembered far longer
•If your spouse has complained about his or her family, respect their confidences and don’t use anything said as a weapon against them in the future.
•Never, ever bring up past mistakes in an argument. It only escalates the emotional warfare and distracts both people from the topic at hand.
•Never interrupt your spouse in front of others.
•Never discuss important decisions when you’re angry. If the disagreement has reached the point of shouting or angry words, agree to table the discussion until you’ve both cooled off. Set a time and date to reopen the topic.
•Maintain your sense of humor!! If you can laugh when things get tough, you’ll be able to get through almost any crisis – remember to look for the absurd in any situation.
•Never forget to introduce your spouse to your friends whenever they are around. They may be your friends and you may be in a hurry, but she is your wife and should always be treated with respect.
Target You are not all things to all people. Decide on your niche--narrow your focus and broaden your appeal.
Be Different If your competitors are doing it, don't. Stand out from an overcrowded marketplace where so much of the advertising and products look the same.
Build a Team Don't hire an employee to fill a position. Employ a person to be part of a team to build your business.
Be Fast Time is the most precious commodity. When delivery is expected Friday, show up Thursday afternoon. Return calls and emails now.
Say Thank You A lot. Tell your customers and employees how much you appreciate them. Better yet, do it the old fashioned way: take pen to paper and write them a note.
Be Consistent Make sure your business has a consistent look and feel. A customer must get the same flavor from everyone within your organization.
Always Smile Throw out the reasons you think people buy from you like price, product quality or your warranty. They buy because they like you.
Fanatical Optimism The glass must always be half full. Attitude will always win out in the end and infect all of those around you.
Sell Soft
Don't ever hard sell. Solve problems. Satisfy wants. Do what is truly best for your customer.
Leave Your Comfort Zone
Never accept the idea that this is the way you've always done it. Never accept that a new idea or technology could never work for you.
Have a clear plan:This should include a detailed action plan that takes into consideration finances, research, education, and training. Keep in mind that a successful career change can take several months or longer to accomplish, so patience is key.
Wait for the right time.
The best time to consider a new career is when you are safely ensconced in your existing position.Be sure of your reasons.Just because you’re unhappy in your current job isn’t a strong enough reason to make a total career break. Carefully analyze whether it is your actual career you dislike or whether your employer, supervisor, or office situation is the problem.
Do your research. Be sure to examine all possibilities before attempting a career jump. Talk to people in your network; read career and job profiles; meet with a career management professional. The more information with which you arm yourself beforehand, the more successful you will be.
Decide what’s important.This is the best time for thoughtful self-reflection. Ask yourself what it is you really want to do with the rest of your life. Take an honest inventory of your likes and dislikes, and evaluate your skills, values, and personal interests. Many people who are looking to change careers do so to find a balance between their personal and professional lives, to accomplish the right mix of meaning and money. You may want to consider consulting a career coach and/or taking a career assessment test.
Examine your qualifications.Do you have the necessary experience and education to be considered a qualified candidate in your desired career field? If not, you need to find a way to bridge the credentials gap. This might mean making your goal more long-term while you go back to school or receive additional training.
Learn about the industry. Get a feel for the field that interests you. Read industry journals, attend conferences, and talk to people in the profession about what they do. Learn whether your target industry has growth potential. Trade magazines, organizations, and entrepreneurs have created a slew of Web sites that offer searchable databases where job openings in many specific industries are listed. Start looking at these sites on a regular basis.
Develop your network. Begin nurturing professional friendships early and tend them regularly. Professional organizations and job industry trade associations are a good place to start. Many of them hold networking events and job fairs.
Update your job search skills. It is especially important to polish up your job-hunting skills and techniques before you get out there and start networking. Make sure you are using your time and resources as effectively as possible.
Pay your dues. Don’t expect to begin at the same level of seniority in your new career that you held in your old one. It will take time to move up the ranks, but if you find a new career that you absolutely love, it will be worth it.
•Select a productive study location.
•Plan your time to include study, revision and social commitments - a balance of having fun, taking breaks and studying is vital.•Prepare in advance
q Use a day planner and designate specific times to accomplish specific tasks.
q Avoid “cramming”
•Analyze your old exam results
q Consider what types of questions you missed (multiple choice, short answer, matching, etc.).
q Where did the exam questions come from (textbook, lecture, study aid)?
•Decide on and adopt the study strategies that work best for you
q Keep in mind that different types of exams/classes will require you to use different study strategies
•Practice what will be required of you on the exam
q If your exam is problem based, work on problems (it does little good to just read your math book).
q If your exam is all essay, spend some time considering what topics will likely be covered and make a brief outline.
•Stay relaxed and confident
q Remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are going to do well.
q Choose a good spot to take the exam (enough room to work, away from any distractions).
q Don’t talk to other students before the exam; anxiety is contagious.
•When writing an essay exam, get right to the point:
q State your main point in the first sentence.
q Use the first paragraph to provide an overview of your essay.
q Use the rest of your essay to discuss supporting points in detail.
q Back your points up with specific information and examples from readings and lecture.
•Leave time to review your exam
q Make sure you have answered all of the questions.
q Proofread your writing for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
q Check your math answers for careless mistakes.
•Reward yourself after the exam
q Take some time to do something you like to do (read a magazine, exercise, see a movie).
q Once the exam is over, do not dwell on past mistakes or immediately start studying for your next exam.
•Understand the user’s needs, write the specs before coding and keep them up to
date. Develop the User Interface with the specs and flush out design issues.
•Break projects into modules of 1 week or shorter.
• Implement risky modules early.
• Create validation milestones, every 3 to 4 weeks.
• Provide the necessary resources.
• Get developer buy-in for features, timelines and milestones.
• Keep people accountable to their commitments.
• Resist “feature creep” during implementation and testing.
• Use automated functional testing tools and do stress testing.
• Under-promise, over-deliver and plan a pleasant surprise at the end.