With the latest Harry Potter book and movie being released this week, I feel a need to reflect on why we are all so drawn to the idea of magic. While J. K Rowling does show that even magic doesn't eliminate the angst of being a teenager, I am reminded of a common career fantasy perpetrated by many career writers. Wouldn't it be nice if there was one magic bullet that would solve all our career problems.
Many a business or self help book has rocketed to the top of the best seller list advocating how one magic bullet will fix whatever the problem is that is holding you back in your career or that is derailing your business. Perhaps I am even guilty of this as well since I am always talking about the power of the U Perspective. But while authors can extol the value of their tools and concepts, the best of which can be very powerful, they are just that tools. Do not confuse a business tool with a magic wand. And you need more than one. Do you know any carpenters who approach a job with only one tool in his or her tool chest.
There is no one thing other than luck that can guarantee success. Hard work, brains, EQ, creativity, understanding the U perspective of the people you are dealing with, a willingness to take risk, and a little help from your friends are all are necessary to be successful. Unfortunately there is no one magic bullet. Success requires a combination of talent and hard work and all the tools you can put into your toolbox. That is one thing we should all strive for in our careers is new challenges and lifelong learning.
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