In business and in life, there are teaching moments worth noting. This is especially true in the beginning when you are starting something new and may feel you are not able to do anything right. It can be frustrating time for anyone starting a job or a new business but it’s normal to go through the pain. You should have some more senior people around you can coach you and you should listen to them!

You will receive useful guidance on how to address problems as well as follow through on important tasks. You will, no doubt, make some mistakes along the way which is expected and you will get feedback quickly about your mistakes - listen to it! That feedback is valuable coaching for you to listen to and understand and then act on. Make sure you understand what went wrong and then follow the coaching you are getting for improvement. This will make your progress at work a lot faster and your productivity that much better. Remember, it's not personal criticism and we all need good coaches in our lives to get to the next level.

Managers and Business people are not looking for “Perfect” people to work with but they are looking for coachable people that will listen and learn. If you become one of these people from the very start and then remain coachable throughout your working life, you will always have opportunities to advance and succeed.