The importance of showing up and following directions

     There is a saying that the key to success is showing up and following directions. This sounds so simple, but you would be surprised how many people aren't successful because they don't do these two simple things. Of course, to be successful it also helps to be smart, have good ideas, get along with people, work hard, and have a little luck.   But none of these things will make you successful unless you show up and follow directions.  Maybe you have observed this in your own experience.  The worker who doesn't show up for work and doesn't call in. The worker who always messes up orders because he/she doesn't follow the directions about how to prepare orders. This is also true in school. Usually, the students who do the best in class are the ones who attend class every day and follow the instructions for assignments. So we see the importance of process, understanding the process, and following the process all around us.  And being there.