Stop making the same mistakes. If I could go back and give myself one piece of career advice at 25, it would be this: Your career is a business. Run it like one.
What that means: Most people treat their career like something that happens to them. Jobs come, jobs go, promotions happen or don't. Entrepreneurs treat their career like an asset they're building. They invest in skills that compound. They build relationships that open doors.
The one investment that always pays off: Learning to sell. Not sales as in pushing products. Sales as in the ability to communicate value, negotiate deals, and close opportunities. Every role has a selling component.
The second thing: Find people who are where you want to be and learn from them. Not through courses. Through relationships. Ask for their time. Ask good questions. Follow up.
The third thing: Document your wins. What did you ship? What did you save? What did you improve? You forget your accomplishments. Keep a running list.
I put together a career essentials bundle with templates for tracking applications, documenting wins, and preparing for interviews.
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