Myth 7: The Way to Get Ahead Is to Determine Your Weaknesses and Then work Hard to Correct Theta Successful salespeople do not emphasize the weak points of their products; rather, they emphasize the strong points. The same should be true in career development and planning. Individuals who achieve their career objectives do so by stressing those things they do uncommonly well. The secret is to first capitalize on one's strengths and then try to improve deficiencies in other areas.
8. Always Do Your Best, Regardless of the Task This myth stems from the puritan work ethic. The problem is that believers ignore the fact that different tasks have different