This month marks 6 years since I entered the "real world" and started my professional career.
I've learned a lot along the way.
Here are 6 lessons from 6 years.
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I've learned a lot along the way.
Here are 6 lessons from 6 years.
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1/ Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Isaac Newton
You will only go as far as you can see.
Seek out mentors who will champion your career and empower you to see further.
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Isaac Newton
You will only go as far as you can see.
Seek out mentors who will champion your career and empower you to see further.
2/ Prioritize & Build Relationships
Everything comes down to people.
Build an army that is deep and wide. Cultivate deep relationships, but also learn to appreciate the power of loose ties.
Always surround yourself with the best. You are a product of your environment.
Everything comes down to people.
Build an army that is deep and wide. Cultivate deep relationships, but also learn to appreciate the power of loose ties.
Always surround yourself with the best. You are a product of your environment.
3/ Play the Long Game
Far too many people obsess over mastering their current job at the expense of long-term skill development.
Master what is necessary, but never lose sight of where you want to end up and the skills you will need when you get there.
Far too many people obsess over mastering their current job at the expense of long-term skill development.
Master what is necessary, but never lose sight of where you want to end up and the skills you will need when you get there.
4/ Don't Wait, Ask
A little push goes a long way.
Don't sit back and wait for good things to come to you. Sometimes, your boss or manager doesn't know you want that new opportunity, responsibility, or promotion.
Go ask for it!
A little push goes a long way.
Don't sit back and wait for good things to come to you. Sometimes, your boss or manager doesn't know you want that new opportunity, responsibility, or promotion.
Go ask for it!
5/ Pay It Forward
No matter how far you go, realize that you didn't make it on your own.
So pay it forward!
Champion the careers of your team members. Take the time to help someone seeking your advice. It is the best way to repay those who helped you along the way.
No matter how far you go, realize that you didn't make it on your own.
So pay it forward!
Champion the careers of your team members. Take the time to help someone seeking your advice. It is the best way to repay those who helped you along the way.
6/ Have Some Fun!
Perhaps most importantly, have some damn fun along the way!
Don't take everything so seriously. Life is too short to stress over the little stuff. Enjoy yourself.
Because when all of this is said and done, you'll never wish you had less fun. I promise.
Perhaps most importantly, have some damn fun along the way!
Don't take everything so seriously. Life is too short to stress over the little stuff. Enjoy yourself.
Because when all of this is said and done, you'll never wish you had less fun. I promise.
So that's it. 6 lessons from 6 years. I hope they are helpful as you continue your journey.
It has been an incredible ride, but as always, I look forward to whatever the future has in store.
Thank you to those who have supported me along the way. I love you all.
It has been an incredible ride, but as always, I look forward to whatever the future has in store.
Thank you to those who have supported me along the way. I love you all.
