If you put your mind to it, you can do anything. How many times did you hear this from your mother, father, or favorite aunt or uncle? If you’re like most people, you’ve heard this expression many times — when you were growing up.

(As an aside, how many times have you heard the same thing from your manager? The best ones say it all the time – and back up their words with support.)

This expression is absolutely true, but it is only half of the story. Medical doctors don’t “wish” for their knowledge – they go to school for many, many years. Olympic athletes spend years training to be faster, higher, and stronger. And you didn’t earn your expertise by putting your mind to it – you worked for it, day by day by day. The best leaders have long recognized the other half of the mindset equation: You will only achieve your goals if you know what they are.

Like the traveler who doesn’t have a destination, if you don’t have professional goals, then any road will do. Spending your time wisely will earn you experience that has value – whether you are looking for more responsibility where you are, or hoping to make a change.

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