- confidence is what matters. Also, never let lack of knowledge of the product get in the way - that doesn't really matter either. The key is to always offload any work on to other people and then, at the appropriate time, take all the credit for it. If it goes wrong of course you can simply blame the pI'm a great people watcher and I've been observing other people's careers for the past 25 years. OK, maybe I should have spent more time concentrating on my own career and then perhaps I would have been more successful at work myself. But, hey, I'm happy, so what the hell!

Based on this long and interesting period of observation, I feel confident in saying that the most important factor when it comes to being successful in the workplace is how much confidence you have. If you're the type of guy who wants to quietly sit in the corner working away, you'll probably never get anywhere no matter how good you are. If, on the other hand, you have tons of confidence, the amount of ability you have doesn't really matter too much - you'll probably be successful. Especially if you know who to direct that confidence at. There's no point in wasting too much time talking to other workers if they have no influence on your progression up the corporate ladder. No, your time will be much better spent only talking to influential people - the ones who will get you that ever important pay rise or promotion.

Obviously, if you have some ability as well, then so much the better, but ability is very much secondary - confidence is what matters. Also, never let lack of knowledge of the product get in the way - that doesn't really matter either. The key is to always offload any work on to other people and then, at the appropriate time, take all the credit for it. If it goes wrong of course you can simply blame the p

teresting period of observation, I feel confident in saying that the most important factor when it comes to being successful in the workplace is how much confidence you have. If you're the type of guy who wants to quietly sit in the corner working away, you'll probably never get anywhere no matter how good you are. If, on the other hand, you have tons of confidence, the amount of ability you have doesn't really matter too much - you'll probably be successful. Especially if you know who to direct that confidence at. There's no point in wasting too much time talking to other workers if they have no influence on your progression up the corporate ladder. No, your time will be much better spent only talking to influential people - the ones who will get you that ever important pay rise or promotion.

Obviously, if you have some ability as well, then so much the better, but ability is very much secondary - confidence is what matters. Also, never let lack of knowledge of the product get in the way - that doesn't really matter either. The key is to always offload any work on to other people and then, at the appropriate time, take all the credit for it. If it goes wrong of course you can simply blame the p

od you are. If, on the other hand, you have tons of confidence, the amount of ability you have doesn't really matter too much - you'll probably be successful. Especially if you know who to direct that confidence at. There's no point in wasting too much time talking to other workers if they have no influence on your progression up the corporate ladder. No, your time will be much better spent only talking to influential people - the ones who will get you that ever important pay rise or promotion.

Obviously, if you have some ability as well, then so much the better, but ability is very much secondary - confidence is what matters. Also, never let lack of knowledge of the product get in the way - that doesn't really matter either. The key is to always offload any work on to other people and then, at the appropriate time, take all the credit for it. If it goes wrong of course you can simply blame the p

nce on your progression up the corporate ladder. No, your time will be much better spent only talking to influential people - the ones who will get you that ever important pay rise or promotion.

Obviously, if you have some ability as well, then so much the better, but ability is very much secondary - confidence is what matters. Also, never let lack of knowledge of the product get in the way - that doesn't really matter either. The key is to always offload any work on to other people and then, at the appropriate time, take all the credit for it. If it goes wrong of course you can simply blame the p

- confidence is what matters. Also, never let lack of knowledge of the product get in the way - that doesn't really matter either. The key is to always offload any work on to other people and then, at the appropriate time, take all the credit for it. If it goes wrong of course you can simply blame the person you offloaded the work onto, and deny any involvement in it - perfect!

So, is it wrong to be so obsessed with success. No, not at all. If you regard your current job as being to get your next job - go for it. If on the other hand you take pride in what you do or produce at work, then that's fine as well. It takes all sorts.