A-GAME ALWAYS

If you’d rather not do something, don’t. Decline. Excuse yourself. Don’t ever think that sabotaging a thing is amusing, effective, or a good idea. Don’t ever think you’re throwing someone off by being mediocre. If they care, not only about their own reputation, but the good of the whole, they’ll  find a way to shine in spite of you.

Capable people who feign ignorance, incompetence, or cluelessness in a public setting forget that there may be others in the room who are equally, or more capable. Never think you’re indispensable. 

There also may be someone present who’s observing and listening; who’s interested; whose proposition could change or improve your circumstances. When you diminish your own ability, for whatever reason, it doesn’t reflect on anyone except you. 

Never mind doing the bare minimum because of the circumstances. Do your best ALWAYS. 

When you’re referred to as “professional”, most times it’s not because you get paid for what you do, but it’s the manner in which you do it. 

Don’t allow a bad attitude to cause you to be eclipsed by an amateur.

Bring your A-game consistently.