work ethics

I hope i never forget the work ethics I learnt at Reuters.
I constantly remind myself of it.

Don't pretend to be what you are not.
Don't fake what you do not have.
Don't shy away from challenges.
Don't work with fear.
Show brimming enthusiasm at all times.
See the greater good of what you do.
Get along with the bosses. It really helps.
Do your best. At all times.
Even, no, especially for the tiniest, most insignificant task.
Don't deceive yourself.
Play as hard as you work.
Reward yourself.
Show initiative, everytime, everyday, every chance you have.
Don't be just a normal employee - be brilliant.
Aim to impress. But remain modest.
Let your achievement speak for itself.
Instil an attitude of excellence in all you do.
Don't accept second best, or play second fiddle.
Consistence is underrated.
Network, network, network.
Ask for what you want. Be heard. Make yourself understood.
Stand up for yourself.
Don't stop improving yourself. Learn Greek, learn Hebrew, learn HTML, or whatever. Be as useful as you can get.
The more you fear a task/project/person, the more it's gonna get you.
Nip it in the bud before it does you over.
Treasure intelligent people around you - you learn more from talking to them and seeing them work than any book or school or manual will ever teach you.