Could the ability to master your mobile devices help your quality of life or your career? Absolutely. Ten years of working with customers across multiple industries has shown us that individuals who are the most effective—who get things done and at the same time stay connected and efficient—are those who know how to properly manage and maintain their phones, laptops, and other devices.
For instance, high performers understand the importance of having a functional device at all times. We’ve all seen careers stall because someone couldn’t access a critical file, missed an important call, or lost data due to a failing battery or a cracked screen. Maybe you’ve experienced it too. You’re in the middle of an important project, and your laptop crashes. Or your phone slips out of your pocket and hits the pavement just minutes before a key client call. Oops. Or maybe your device becomes so slow and glitchy that just opening an email feels like a gamble. It’s frustrating—but somebody has to take action and get it fixed. (Gulp.)
As it turns out, you don’t have to choose between productivity and technology. You don’t have to choose between staying connected and keeping your sanity. People who routinely take care of their mobile devices—through timely repairs, proper maintenance, and smart upgrades—are able to stay on top of their work and be ready for anything. Their colleagues, clients, and managers notice that they’re always prepared and responsive.
What about your career? Are there mobile issues you’ve been ignoring? Is your phone or laptop slowing you down? Is this affecting your performance or how others perceive your professionalism? And more importantly, could your career take a step forward if you just made sure your devices were working for you, not against you?