Graham🐝 Edwards

5 years ago · 1 min. reading time · ~10 ·

Blogging
>
Graham🐝 blog
>
12 rules for work — an antidote for chaos

12 rules for work — an antidote for chaos

As I am apt to do once in a while I'll just wander a bookstore aimlessly; I'll meander through the various sections and let the countless titles wash over me. On one such sojourn there was a title that caught my eye — in part because there were dozens of books stacked waist high but also because the title was so intriguing.

12 RULES FOR LIFE — AN ANTIDOTE FOR CHAOS by Jordan B Peterson

I flipped through the book thinking to myself that I definitely have to read this; then I checked myself because I already have three books on the go. Setting the book down I walked away knowing I would be back to pick it up later. Quite frankly you can never have too many books on the go and I should just accept it.

UNTO

Shortly afterwards I couldn't help but think about what the 12 rules for work would be. The urge became so strong I had to sit down and write out the first 12 rules that came to mind. This is what I came up with in the order that they came to mind:


  • Never forget work is much bigger than what you do.
  • Although you are good at what you do, remember that doesn't mean you are good at everything.
  • The person that you forgot about will throw a wrench into what you want to accomplish.
  • When someone asks if there are any questions... ask one.
  • Work is an intellectual pursuit, not an emotional one.
  • You know your business when you know your numbers.
  •  Nothing gets done without good people.
  • You will get nothing done without objectives and expectations.
  • It is better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.
  • Measure as much as you can.
  • Raise the bar once you think you know what you are doing.
  • People don't pay for easy.


In no way is this a definitive list or even a correct one — what the list does represents is the first 12 things that came to mind for me. I'm definitely going to think about this further and deconstruct why I instinctively believe these are, at the very least, 12 very important rules.

I will get back to you.

iamgpe

PS — I would like to thank Jordan B Peterson for the inspiration.


Comments

Graham🐝 Edwards

5 years ago #3

#2
Thanks for reading Gert Scholtz

Gert Scholtz

5 years ago #2

Graham\ud83d\udc1d Edwards Twelve very real rules Graham - good post!

Graham🐝 Edwards

5 years ago #1

Looking forward to hearing what Ren\u00e9e \ud83d\udc1d Cormier thinks.

Articles from Graham🐝 Edwards

View blog
1 year ago · 1 min. reading time

One of the simplest examples of a Sacred Cow can be found when you write blogs because there’s a sma ...

1 year ago · 2 min. reading time

It probably doesn’t really matter about the circumstances that find me training for a big gravel bik ...

1 year ago · 2 min. reading time

It is said, and thankfully I’ve only experienced this figuratively, when the shelling starts, try to ...

Related professionals

You may be interested in these jobs

  • Agfa

    Electrical Technician

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Agfa Mississauga, Canada

    Agfa Inkjet Solutions is looking for an Electrical Technician to join our manufacturing production team. You will be involved in the manufacturing of inkjet printers. Responsible for assembling components using a variety of hand tools, manufacturing aides, systems and processes t ...

  • Mountain Warehouse

    Sales Associate

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 6 days ago


    Mountain Warehouse Toronto, Canada Part time

    Description · *50% employee discount* employee referral incentive *leading outdoor retailer · About the role · Our Sales Associates are the key people in our stores; the first point contact with our customers. You'll be an important part of the store team This role requires a ...

  • Masco Corporation

    Senior IT Business Analyst

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Masco Corporation Mississauga, Canada Full time

    We are hiring a Senior IT Business Analyst · Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, the Senior IT Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering and understanding business requirements of stakeholders and working together with those stakeholders to analyze and identify ...