#2 Document Everything

Writing expands our memory by giving us a buffer to store thoughts before they fade from our memory. Writing also enables self-reflection. When you write down a long series of thoughts and then read it, you simultaneously articulate an idea and critique it.

The best attribute to bring to a team is adaptability. To become more flexible in your thinking:

• Keep learning. Jot down new information as you learn it.
• Think beyond your role. Learn a little bit about everyone’s duties, especially those higher up on...

Your critical thoughts toward yourself will try to keep you down in any way they can, including by attacking you for feeling down. 

It's important to take your side and have compassion for yourself at those difficult times. You can be curious, open, accepting, and loving toward yourself,...