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9 Counterintuitive Practices found in highly successful professionals

1. Welcome Criticism:  We all have blind spots, but successful people acknowledge them and actively search for meaningful feedback.  Gabe Lozano , co-founder and CEO of the fast-growing sports social media platform  LockerDome , embodies this mentality. He is constantly seeking feedback, which is a big component of his success.  2. Authentically Give:  Some call it karma, but life has a way of rewarding those who authentically give without an expectation of reciprocity.  Mark Suster  recently wrote  this  describing  Brad Feld  as “the ultimate giver,” something I, too, have experienced. Brad, and his awesomely thoughtful wife  Amy , work tirelessly to help build startup communities and further causes in which they believe. They’ve even recently authored a fantastic book, “ Startup Life ,” to help entrepreneurial couples survive and thrive. 3. Specialize:  The temptation is to be all things to all people, but...