Comments on: Hustle Has a Price Tag http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/ David Mullen on PR, Integrated Communications and Social Media Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:58:50 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Where can small businesses find desire to be great? | Understanding Marketing http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-4006 Where can small businesses find desire to be great? | Understanding Marketing Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:41:59 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-4006 [...] Mullen, a seasoned business communicator, wrote an excellent and inspiring blog post on the art of “hustle.” Simply put, we all have choices in many things we do, [...] [...] Mullen, a seasoned business communicator, wrote an excellent and inspiring blog post on the art of “hustle.” Simply put, we all have choices in many things we do, [...]

]]> By: David http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-4005 David Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:29:13 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-4005 Couldn't agree more with your words on recovering quickly from a problem rather than dwelling on it. That alone gives someone a bit of edge on overcoming said challenge. Couldn’t agree more with your words on recovering quickly from a problem rather than dwelling on it. That alone gives someone a bit of edge on overcoming said challenge.

]]> By: David http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-4004 David Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:27:33 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-4004 Being surrounded by great folks makes a huge difference in your own performance. I'm pretty lucky to be in that situation right now and it makes my job a lot more interesting - and fun. Being surrounded by great folks makes a huge difference in your own performance. I’m pretty lucky to be in that situation right now and it makes my job a lot more interesting – and fun.

]]> By: David http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-4003 David Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:26:39 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-4003 Love the Edison quote, Tom. Thanks for sharing it! Love the Edison quote, Tom. Thanks for sharing it!

]]> By: John Sternal http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-4002 John Sternal Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:10:18 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-4002 Love this post. Not only does "hustle" make a difference, but so does "desire." The Internet has opened up doors my parents never had at my age. I can be the business person they probably couldn't. But it's not a given as I still have to work my tail of for it. Thanks for some inspiration - I might just blog about this for my audience. John @sternalpr Love this post. Not only does “hustle” make a difference, but so does “desire.” The Internet has opened up doors my parents never had at my age. I can be the business person they probably couldn’t. But it’s not a given as I still have to work my tail of for it. Thanks for some inspiration – I might just blog about this for my audience.

John
@sternalpr

]]> By: Nikki Stephan http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-3999 Nikki Stephan Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:06:39 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-3999 I agree with Nick. Surrounding yourself with people who also understand the importance of hustle keeps you on your toes. I believe hustle also translates to going above and beyond and not settling for doing solely what's expected of you. I make an effort to spend time outside of the office reading blogs/books and attending events to learn more and connect with creative and talented people. These efforts help advance my career and are beneficial to both my agency and clients. Hustle can be exhausting, but like you said, it's also rewarding! I agree with Nick. Surrounding yourself with people who also understand the importance of hustle keeps you on your toes. I believe hustle also translates to going above and beyond and not settling for doing solely what’s expected of you. I make an effort to spend time outside of the office reading blogs/books and attending events to learn more and connect with creative and talented people. These efforts help advance my career and are beneficial to both my agency and clients. Hustle can be exhausting, but like you said, it’s also rewarding!

]]> By: Dave Folkens http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-3996 Dave Folkens Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:47:33 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-3996 Great point David, There are tons of smart people in every industry and everyone faces challenges but being able to move forward is essential. Nobody is perfect or can avoid setbacks entirely; however, the best pros I've seen are the ones who can recover quickly from a problem rather than dwelling on the added challenges. You have a choice to make when you face tough times. You can take a deep breath, sigh and quit....or take that same deep breath, think about your next move, and go do it. I think surrounding yourself with other positive people who are willing to take a step forward is essential. Also, provide yourself a little time to think, organize, and make sure you're at your best when you need to be. -Dave @dfolkens Great point David,
There are tons of smart people in every industry and everyone faces challenges but being able to move forward is essential. Nobody is perfect or can avoid setbacks entirely; however, the best pros I’ve seen are the ones who can recover quickly from a problem rather than dwelling on the added challenges.

You have a choice to make when you face tough times. You can take a deep breath, sigh and quit….or take that same deep breath, think about your next move, and go do it.

I think surrounding yourself with other positive people who are willing to take a step forward is essential. Also, provide yourself a little time to think, organize, and make sure you’re at your best when you need to be.

-Dave
@dfolkens

]]> By: Dan Levine http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-3995 Dan Levine Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:34:27 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-3995 David, excellent conversation starter. Details matter and doing the little things absolutely makes a difference ... and sets us apart from the pack. As Tom O'Keefe wrote above, you can see it very clearly in sports. But the same is true for business. Do what you do better than the other person and you're going to succeed. It takes time, energy, persistence and tons of intrinsic motivation (or extrinsic too, I suppose), but those who excel do it by going the extra mile. Great post, David. Dan @schoolmarketer David, excellent conversation starter. Details matter and doing the little things absolutely makes a difference … and sets us apart from the pack. As Tom O’Keefe wrote above, you can see it very clearly in sports. But the same is true for business. Do what you do better than the other person and you’re going to succeed. It takes time, energy, persistence and tons of intrinsic motivation (or extrinsic too, I suppose), but those who excel do it by going the extra mile. Great post, David.

Dan
@schoolmarketer

]]> By: Nick Lucido http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-3994 Nick Lucido Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:29:34 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-3994 For me, being around the right people and working on something that challenges me keeps me hustling. I work with great people who know to call me out when I'm not hustling, so it's nice to have that motivating kick-in-the-butt once in a while. With my work, I'm always looking one step ahead, and it keeps me on the edge of my seat. I live for the hustle. For me, being around the right people and working on something that challenges me keeps me hustling. I work with great people who know to call me out when I’m not hustling, so it’s nice to have that motivating kick-in-the-butt once in a while. With my work, I’m always looking one step ahead, and it keeps me on the edge of my seat. I live for the hustle.

]]> By: Tom O'Keefe http://www.davidwmullen.com/2009/10/22/hustle-has-a-price-tag/#comment-3993 Tom O'Keefe Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:26:41 +0000 http://www.davidwmullen.com/?p=1867#comment-3993 I commented on this over on Brazen Careerist. Here's what I said: I really like this, David. Since my days in youth sports where hustle and grit set me apart from those more skilled, I've been a firm believer in the benefits hustle. Thomas Edison once said, "Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits." I think Edison is spot on, here. Especially now, students still in college must be willing to go the extra mile while they "wait" to graduate and get a job. They need to make sacrifices that others are unwilling to make. Thanks for a good post, Tom @TomOKeefe1 I commented on this over on Brazen Careerist. Here’s what I said:

I really like this, David.

Since my days in youth sports where hustle and grit set me apart from those more skilled, I’ve been a firm believer in the benefits hustle.

Thomas Edison once said, “Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.”

I think Edison is spot on, here. Especially now, students still in college must be willing to go the extra mile while they “wait” to graduate and get a job. They need to make sacrifices that others are unwilling to make.

Thanks for a good post,

Tom
@TomOKeefe1

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