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How to Become a Top 1% Ace with Both Aptitude and Concepts

I successfully got a job with a 'full job set'.
I thought that if I just got a job, everything would be smooth sailing, but when I actually became a working adult, I found that social life was more difficult than entrance exams or studying.
I panic several times a day, and then I panic and break down, and before I can come to my senses, I break down again… … .
When do you actually get to work, whether you're trying to read the mood or watch what your superiors think?

I thought it would be okay with time.
But even after three years, social life is still difficult.
Since I am neither a newbie nor a manager, I am caught in the middle, so I have to be mindful of my superiors and take care of my juniors. The burden is not small.


Why is corporate life so challenging? It's simple.
It's because I don't know the characteristics of a company.
The type of person an organization wants and the style a company wants are different.
Will you become the "ace" people want to work with? Or will you remain a "No. 1" employee who simply holds down his job? This book contains everything you need to know about a smart corporate life, where you can demonstrate your abilities without being hurt by trivial matters.

For new employees who have yet to have many opportunities to demonstrate their work abilities or performance, first impressions can be a more important means of image communication than work abilities.
New employees, in particular, must pay attention to both the primacy effect and the contextual effect to create a good image.
Keep this in mind.
Don't go through the trouble of building up the favorability you built up at once over 60 times.
The most important thing is to constantly check your attitude and posture and make an effort to maintain the good image formed through your first impression.
This is the beginning of image making.

--- p.25, from “The 5-second rule of first impressions”

The most fatal mistake a new employee can make is being late.
This is because the preconceived notions about responsibility and sincerity have the greatest impact on commuting hours.
No matter how capable an employee is, if he or she is often late, he or she will not receive a good evaluation.
Therefore, if you are late due to unavoidable circumstances such as a delay in your commute, an accident, heavy snow, heavy rain, or oversleeping, you must call to apologize, explain the reason, and inform them of your expected arrival time.
Of course, contacting someone doesn't mean you can avoid being late.
There are many bosses who don't understand being late, regardless of the reason.
Taking all these circumstances into account, I think we should set a time to go to work.
It is also not advisable to arrive at work late and sneak into your seat to avoid getting scolded.
You should go to your boss, say hello, and add an apology.
Even in this case, an accurate explanation of the situation and an apology come first, not excuses.

--- p.63, from “Commuting is a promise with the company”

No company expects new employees to be perfect from the start.
It may cause problems and prevent you from completing your work properly on time.
However, it is not advisable to delay the deadline or only reveal the facts after the problem has become serious, under the pressure of having to finish on time and with the intention of solving it yourself.
You might think, 'Surely this won't be a problem?' but it is.


If a problem arises, it doesn't matter as long as it's something you can solve yourself.
However, since most new employees are not decision makers, it can be difficult for them to reach their own conclusions or resolve issues.
When a problem arises, it is wise to report it to your superiors immediately and seek a solution so that you do not waste time trying to solve it on your own, which could make the work worse or cause you to miss the deadline.

--- p.79, from “Manager, We Have a Problem”

People who gossip often want others to sympathize with their struggles rather than judge right from wrong.
Let's end by empathizing and comforting them emotionally.
Gossip can have positive effects, but anything in excess can become a problem, and if it's negative talk or emotion, it can have a negative aftereffect.
I hope that from the beginning of my career, my image will not be left to the discontentment of others.

--- p.94, from “The Counterattack of Carelessly Spoken Gossip”

In the case of new employees, due to their lack of experience, when reporting or explaining to their superiors, they often focus on their own thoughts rather than what the other person wants to hear.
However, just as important as the ‘ability to listen well’ is the ‘ability to speak in a way that is easily understood.’
Bosses who have a lot to do and decisions to make don't have time to listen to your hesitant explanations.
There is no need to explain the details and then state the conclusion later, when it would be better to state the conclusion first and then state the reason, even if it is only a few minutes apart.
So, say what the other person wants to hear, rather than what you want to say.

--- p.122, from “So what’s the conclusion?”

In fact, most of the time, the words and actions of a boss are not intended to be offensive.
There is something you want, but it doesn't go as planned, so you express it that way.
Also, a boss's incorrect expressions are often actually requests.
“Why do you empty your bowl so often?” is really a request, “Please be there for me when I need you.” And “Why do you do your work so perfunctory?” means “Please be more thorough.”
However, the boss is just someone who doesn't know how to ask for favors in a nice way.
So, there is no need to be greatly hurt by your boss's tone of voice or pitch.

--- p.175, from “What is the manager’s true intention?”

When a company hires an employee, one of the final considerations is, "Is this person a good fit for our company and someone I would want to work with?"
The reason why this condition, which transcends even outstanding specifications and outstanding work ability, is important is because a company is a place where many people come together to produce results.
In other words, even if someone lacks skills, if they are capable of a win-win situation, they can still work together, but if they are not able to get along with their colleagues, they will be eliminated or considered.
Aristotle once said, 'Man is a social animal.'
This means that 'office workers must become social employees.'

--- p.181, from “Who do you want to work with?”

These days, the younger generation is wary of the word 'sincerity'.
Even if someone evaluates you as being honest, you may think that you are being evaluated as inflexible or old-fashioned.
Some people consider 'honesty' to be a characteristic of older people.
Of course, in today's world, being sincere alone doesn't guarantee success.
However, according to the results of a survey on working trends by generation, sincerity was ranked first among the most important virtues for new employees regardless of generation.
This means that companies still prefer honest employees and feel trust in such people.
It is not desirable to be only sincere, but it is true that those who are not sincere have a lower chance of success.

--- p.212, from “Are Honest People Inflexible?”

Most of my seniors, including myself, have tried to learn or fill in what we can to cover up our weaknesses rather than capitalize on our strengths.
But these days, there are many people who are looking for ways to unleash their hidden talents, that is, to make the most of what they are good at or already have.
People who try to chase after others to find what they don't have know very well that no matter how hard they chase after them, it is not easy to get ahead of them.
I encourage you to find something that you can excel at, something you can work on consistently without getting tired, and something you enjoy doing.
Another important thing is not to become someone who sets excessive goals and makes unreasonable plans when doing something, and then gets tired and gives up.

--- p.223, from “Always Desire, Always Be Reckless”