Comments on: Uncle Al’s Rules: How To Become Your Company’s Most Valuable Employee http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html The Web's Most Popular Newsletter Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:44:08 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Beth http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2700 Beth Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:41:20 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2700 Although I enjoyed ETR the old formatted way better, I am still reading every email due to the valuable content that continues to be found within. Just wanted to add that I was a bit confused about what the "keep your nose clean" rule truly meant. Michael, I am certain that many of us would appreciate it if you would pen a follow-up article to elaborate on that more. Usually I can easily follow what you mean when you write, but this time I was stumped. Thanks for all your expert advice. Your books are wonderful and insightful. I am grateful also for the motivation I receive from surrounding myself with experts- successful people- who still act like normal humans instead of as if they are on pedestals above the rest of us. Although I enjoyed ETR the old formatted way better, I am still reading every email due to the valuable content that continues to be found within.

Just wanted to add that I was a bit confused about what the “keep your nose clean” rule truly meant. Michael, I am certain that many of us would appreciate it if you would pen a follow-up article to elaborate on that more. Usually I can easily follow what you mean when you write, but this time I was stumped. Thanks for all your expert advice. Your books are wonderful and insightful. I am grateful also for the motivation I receive from surrounding myself with experts- successful people- who still act like normal humans instead of as if they are on pedestals above the rest of us.

]]> By: KNV Nair http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2688 KNV Nair Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:16:45 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2688 Hi Great learning platform. Actually we know all these and more. But find it quite difficult to practice in day to day life.Like Jonathan says in his mail, keeping nose clean needs explanation. Lucky to be part of this news letter. Hi
Great learning platform. Actually we know all these and more. But find it quite difficult to practice in day to day life.Like Jonathan says in his mail, keeping nose clean needs explanation. Lucky to be part of this news letter.

]]> By: Martin Schultz http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2685 Martin Schultz Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:43:32 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2685 Uncle Al's second rule should follow logically from his first rule, but as you point out, it doesn't always. Once someone is at work, why not work. It is a lot less boring than trying to dodge work. And it brings a great deal more personal satisfaction. And it leads to more challenging and interesting work. Uncle Al’s second rule should follow logically from his first rule, but as you point out, it doesn’t always. Once someone is at work, why not work. It is a lot less boring than trying to dodge work. And it brings a great deal more personal satisfaction. And it leads to more challenging and interesting work.

]]> By: Cherise Flowers http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2684 Cherise Flowers Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:43:19 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2684 I think the website is fine. I just started reading this newsletter this year and it has made me very insightful. I dont have what I need together but when I do i'll know i was taught by the best. Thanx I think the website is fine. I just started reading this newsletter this year and it has made me very insightful. I dont have what I need together but when I do i’ll know i was taught by the best. Thanx

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2683 Jonathan Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:40:10 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2683 Aloha Michael! Read your books, and a long time subscriber and reader of ETR. Thanks for sharing your valuable insight so abundantly! On 'keeping your nose clean'; are you talking about taking care of the little details - 'cause it all counts, or taking care of the bigger, more important things - like morality, ethics, and spirtuallity, or both? I know it's all important, but I'm trying to get what exactly you're saying in your article. Thank you! Jonathan Smith Aloha Michael!
Read your books, and a long time subscriber and reader of ETR. Thanks for sharing your valuable insight so abundantly!

On ‘keeping your nose clean’; are you talking about taking care of the little details – ’cause it all counts, or taking care of the bigger, more important things – like morality, ethics, and spirtuallity, or both? I know it’s all important, but I’m trying to get what exactly you’re saying in your article.

Thank you!
Jonathan Smith

]]> By: Michele Frohn http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2682 Michele Frohn Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:53:04 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2682 Wonderful article. I am using the chocolate advice today. Regards, Michele Frohn Wonderful article. I am using the chocolate advice today.

Regards,

Michele Frohn

]]> By: Chuck Gerhard http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2681 Chuck Gerhard Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:23:04 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2681 I've been a reader since 2001, I have two of your books and given a third to a nephew. Never been disappointed. Thanks! I’ve been a reader since 2001, I have two of your books and given a third to a nephew. Never been disappointed. Thanks!

]]> By: Rustem http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2680 Rustem Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:15:10 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2680 Michael, I always like your articles. They are so clear and deep. Full of practical knowledge and in the same time interesting to read. Thanks! Michael,

I always like your articles. They are so clear and deep. Full of practical knowledge and in the same time interesting to read. Thanks!

]]> By: Beth http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2679 Beth Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:06:46 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2679 I have to agree with other comments. I do not like this new format at all. Since I have to click to another page to read things---its a chore. I rarely read the newsletter now, whereas before I very much enjoyed it in the morning. I liked the old format so much better. I love Michael Masterson and his words, but I liked this newsletter the way it was before the changes. I have to agree with other comments. I do not like this new format at all. Since I have to click to another page to read things—its a chore. I rarely read the newsletter now, whereas before I very much enjoyed it in the morning. I liked the old format so much better. I love Michael Masterson and his words, but I liked this newsletter the way it was before the changes.

]]> By: John Sullivan http://www.earlytorise.com/2009/08/24/uncle-als-rules-how-to-become-your-companys-most-valuable-employee.html/comment-page-1#comment-2678 John Sullivan Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:38:56 +0000 http://www.earlytorise.com/?p=8565#comment-2678 Michael, I can understand how you feel when someone who met you at a Boot Camp and suddingly they feel like you are their new best friend. They have something you just have (and of course) want to read, right now. While your little trick, “Great to hear from you. Happy about your success. I’m swamped too so I can’t say when, if ever, I’ll be able to read your promo, but I will put it in my ‘to read’ file today’“ may work , it could also lead to additional unwanted emails from this person. However, because you used this in your Newsletter headed “A Clever Way to Say Thanks . . . But No Thanks” that goes out to what—a half million people? You are the person that everyone admires the most. Do you suppose the person in question just may have read your blog? This person most likely feels humiliated, and in all probability will never bother you again. John Sullivan Michael,

I can understand how you feel when someone who met you at a Boot Camp and suddingly they feel like you are their new best friend. They have something you just have (and of course) want to read, right now. While your little trick, “Great to hear from you. Happy about your success. I’m swamped too so I can’t say when, if ever, I’ll be able to read your promo, but I will put it in my ‘to read’ file today’“ may work , it could also lead to additional unwanted emails from this person. However, because you used this in your Newsletter headed “A Clever Way to Say Thanks . . . But No Thanks” that goes out to what—a half million people? You are the person that everyone admires the most. Do you suppose the person in question just may have read your blog? This person most likely feels humiliated, and in all probability will never bother you again.

John Sullivan

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