Leave the place better than you found it. The speaker contrasts a lack-based mindset, focused on what you get, with a contribution mindset that asks what you bring. Shifting to the latter creates proactive growth and positive impact in any setting.
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One of the key lessons that she gave me was leave the place better than you found it. I'm pretty sure you got that lesson, too. And if you didn't take that on, if you go into any place, whether that's a business or someone else's home, or even your own workspace, leave the place better than then you found it. So when you come in, how is it by the time you leave, did you do something that enhanced it? Think about that. Because it puts you in a place of, well, what do I bring to this situation versus what do I get out of the situation? Right. What do I get is actually a very lack based thinking. What do I bring to this situation is really a great place to be because it puts you in yourself as someone that has something to bring.