How to Be Reliable: 15 Maxims on Becoming a Reliable Man. As we head into our last week of this “Heading Out on Your Own” series, I’d like to pause from our “harder,” more practical skills to talk about a character trait, that, like self-reliance, is both an important building block in your life’s foundation, and, unfortunately, too often in short supply amongst young men.
Being reliable. The word reliable has its origins in relier, Old French for “fasten” or “attach;” the reliable man was an immovable pillar of strength on which you could hang your hat, someone you could lean and depend on, a man you could trust. Compare that image with its opposite: the flake. Floating, drifting, fragile. [UPDATE] I was requested to compile all of the real-life cheats into an easy to read list. : AskReddit.
Memorization. Motivation. Art of Conversation. The 3 Career Mentors Everyone Should Have. When it comes to work, everyone needs advice.
Whether you’re not sure how to tackle an assignment or want to talk through an interesting job offer that came out of left field, there’s nothing better than having a few mentors to help you out along the way. But, unless your company offers a formal mentorship program, it’s not always easy to find people like that. Who should you to turn to? Negotiating Success: What to Learn from Marissa Mayer's Compensation Package.