Aim for zero
In any given situation you’re either a ‘plus-one’, a ‘zero’ or a ‘minus-one’.
- If you're minus-one, you’re a liability and actively cause problems.
- If you’re a zero, you’re generally competent and don’t get in the way.
- If you’re a plus-one, you’re actively adding value. However, if you walk into a situation trying to prove how great you are, you can go from a plus one to a minus one.
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