Guidelines for work and life

Having guidelines — or a North Star word — has always helped me make decisions and stay focused on what matters the most. Enjoyed this advice from Vikrant Batra, CMO of HP, that I scribbled on a piece of paper several years ago, and just recently found again.

1. Track what makes you feel good.

2. Treat every obstacle as an opportunity. Change your mindset as problems arise.

3. Know what is absolutely essential to you. What can you cut out?

4. Be true to yourself. Speak your mind. Boldly. Always.

5. Give people the benefit of the doubt.