The Power of 1%.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
-Thomas Edison

An intellectual quote by an extremely successful individual. But, as some of us may already know achieving a higher intellectual status, or even being successful for that matter, does not have to be predominately based on all blood and sweat. One could work without "sweating" 99% of the time and still be looked upon as successful, and in some considerations be even considered a genius. However, to obtain such recognition this particular individual would have to work both smart and efficiently in order to achieve their mark of success. Making the right decisions at the right time and improving one’s productivity and ambition in succeeding and learning will undoubtedly improve their efficiency and effectiveness in any capacity, whether it’s in a career or personal status.

Edison portrays 1% inspiration in his quote as being a minimal factor to becoming a genius, but in today’s business world the power of 1% can be very effective.  For example, what if we turn this quote into more of an everyday life scenario or duty we perform? Let say we take Edison’s idea of 1% inspiration and transform it into 1% improvement, meaning if we improve our individual performances in the capacity of our personal life, career, and/or everyday duties, success will not be based on all sweat, but working more in an intellectual manner. If every week we would apply 1% more effort from ourselves to one specific daily element in out lives, so much could be accomplished in such a very short time. Also, by adding 1% improvement to any of your chosen responsibility, this will cause the perspiration factor to lower, meaning you are not working harder, just smarter.

Week 1: My 1% improvement this week will be applied to organizing myself a bit more efficiently with in my work environment. Eliminating the post it tabs all over my desk at the end of the day, and returning unused files back to the cabinet will be just the beginning. I also plan on being more up to date with my work calendar, so I may properly schedule my time more effectively and efficiently.