Here are ten of our favorite tips from former U.S. presidents.
Embrace Change
As humans,we really fear change.
Westruggle to change habits,reform our financial lives, andare deathly afraid of failure.
Presidents do not have the luxury of being afraid of change.
Presidents have to navigate change, so its no surprise they have plenty of advice on it.
For time and the world do not stand still.
Change is the law of life.
And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.
If a president did this, theyd find themselves in some awkward situations.
To keep himself from firing off some stupid comment, Thomas Jefferson gave himself some rules.
Weve heard the idea of waitingfive minutes before responding to criticism before, and its always worth repeating.
Simplify Your Presentations
Nobody likes a rambling presentation devoid of meaningful points.
While we know thatgood public speaking requires preparation, Woodrow Wilson reminds us that it also needs precision.
Short speeches are a sign of strength and preparation, something that Woodrow Wilson knew better than most.
Cleveland did much more than talk.
Cleveland also knew thevalue of saying no, vetoing an insane584 bills passed by Congress.
Exercise Every Day
Exercise is a very important way to keep yourbodyandmindhealthy.
Its even good forsleep.
Exercise is anecessity to stay sane in a stressful career.
A large number of presidents have made it a point to add exercise into their daily routine.
While Jefferson loved his old-world modding, few projects exemplify his ingenuity than his revolving bookstand.
Few did so as publicly as George Washington.
WashingtonsRules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversationwere a guidebook to remain open and civil to everyone.
Here are a few highlights:
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Also look not nigh when another is writing a letter.
The gestures of the body must be suited to the discourse you are upon.
Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive.
Once thats down on paper, its easier to remain consistent.
The presidents job is much more stressful than yours, so implementing this as a daily routine makes sense.
The rest of us can utilize this tip before big meetings, presentations, or deadlines.
Dwight Eisenhower too was a vocal proponent of trusting others intelligence.
