What advice would you give to your younger self?

Paul Siderovski
SiDCOR Chartered Accountants
Imagine if you could go back in time when you were starting out as a leader or entrepreneur.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Here are some answers from mentors of mine:
• Do less, better. Allow time to plan and complete tasks, rather than under estimating the time required.
• People are to business what location is to property. Don't have people around who treat others poorly.
• Be less afraid of making mistakes. The best lessons in life have come from big mistakes I’ve made.
• Lighten up! Don't be so hard on yourself. Don't wait until you achieve your goals or for everything to be perfect in order to be happy.
• Have courage to speak the truth and confront the reality you have created.
• People are your biggest asset or bane in your life. Be aware of what’s going on in a potential new staff member's personal life, because that's what you’ll get from their work life.
• Take calculated risks and learn to listen to your gut. Once you’ve thought it through then go
for it! Follow-up and determine what worked, what didn't and then move onto the next challenge.
• Life is filled with choices. A successful life is one which has been based on many good choices -
choices based on good and wise counsel and thoughtful process. Everyone makes the occasional
• Some old people are wise. Figure out who they are and work with them.
• Spend more time with the people you love and who love you.
• Don't worry so much. Enjoy the journey and have a laugh along the way!
For further information contact SiDCOR on 1300 743 267, email paul@sidcor.com.au or visit www.sidcor.com.au
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