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Nothing irritates people more when people say they are going to do things, say they are going to be present, and then lack the follow through.<\/p>\n<p>As a recruiter, employer, colleague, friend, relative, and acquaintance, I urge everyone to challenge themselves to make less commitments this year, and instead deliver and do instead; even a maybe is better or I&#8217;ll try is better than a yes that turns into a no-show, a lack of effort or followthrough, or an apology.<\/p>\n<p>This year, I&#8217;ve noticed the top performers among my students, clients, interns, and friends and family are the ones who do about 10 times more than they talk; they leave the talking for while they are doing or for after they have done.<\/p>\n<p>Be a doer, not a talker!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best and most productive people on the planet are the ones who under promise and over deliver. 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