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Dmitry K
Dmitry K

Posted on • Edited on • Originally published at iwooky.substack.com

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A Raw Guide to Extraordinary Corporate Success

You know, I've been thinking a lot about corporate survival lately.

How do we navigate this complex world without losing ourselves in the process? It's not easy, is it?

I decided to put my thoughts down in a next episode: A Raw Guide to Extraordinary Corporate Success. Fair warning - it's not your typical feel-good career advice.

In writing this, I wanted to challenge the conventional wisdom we've all been fed. You know the drill: work hard, keep your head down, and success will follow. But let's be honest, how often does that really work?

Instead, I've laid out some hard truths I've learned over the years:

  • Why playing by the rules often leads to mediocrity
  • The real factors behind promotions and raises (hint: it's not always about your work)
  • How to make yourself truly invaluable
  • Networking without feeling like a fake
  • A different take on financial strategy for career growth

I'll be blunt - some of this might make you uncomfortable. It certainly did for me when I first confronted these realities. But I believe facing these truths head-on is the key to not just surviving, but thriving in the corporate world.

This isn't about becoming ruthless or abandoning the values. It's about understanding the game so you can play it on your terms.

The true career advice comes here: https://iwooky.substack.com/p/guide-to-extraordinary-corporate-success

A Raw Guide to Extraordinary Corporate Success

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