How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Introduction

Looking for the fast track toward succeeding in the business world? If we've learned anything from Broadway and the movies, all it takes is being shrewd, crafty and a step ahead of everyone else. Just remember, there's no such thing as succeeding overnight. It could take a couple of weeks.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

The Ladder to Success

Steps

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Step One

Start in a lower-level position at a company to get your foot in the door. The mail room is often a good place.
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Step Two

Get out of the mail room as soon as possible. Don't take a promotion here, or you could be stuck your entire career. Suggest someone else for the job; then go after a position in another department.
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Step Three

Get on the company president's good side. Making him think you went to the same college will work well. This can put you in line for a vice- presidency.
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Step Four

Get a brilliant idea. This is especially true if you became Vice President of Marketing. Otherwise, you're in big trouble.
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Step Five

Endear yourself to the chairman of the board. This is needed especially if your big idea proves a disaster. Not only could it save your hide, it can put you in line to replace him when he retires.

Sneaking in to the Top

Steps

1

Step One

Create a second identity in the company. This works if there are already too many executives to remember, let alone smaller employees. Move into an empty office and sneak into staff meetings.
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Step Two

Challenge the company's standard procedure, especially if it's not working. This may not win favor with the higher-ups, but the smaller executives should be impressed.
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Step Three

Make friends with bankers and investors. This proves valuable toward the final step.
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Step Four

Wait for the company to fall to a hostile takeover. Then using the help of your investor friends, buy out the company that's buying yours.
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