If only I had known ...
summary
Practical, actionable career habits: adopt a three-to-five year plan and break it into tiny, repeatable steps using the visualize 0-to-10 progress exercise; prioritize skill and network building early rather than top salary to avoid a “golden cage”; follow the money to map how your work creates value; choose employers whose mission aligns with yours; volunteer to investigate production incidents and then prevent recurrence; treat communication as a core skill and guard against burnout.
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chapters (20)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:33Navigating your career
- 3:54Setting and managing goals
- 9:08Overcoming imposter syndrome
- 11:46Finding a mentor
- 13:31Finding passion and alignment
- 16:22Maintaining balance
- 17:20Recognizing and avoiding burnout
- 20:39Understanding compensation
- 22:23Investing in long-term value
- 24:37Employer relationships
- 27:11Managing life challenges
- 31:35Financial priorities
- 33:36Following the money
- 35:26Choosing your role
- 37:34Focusing on business value
- 39:06Avoiding over-engineering
- 41:16Mastering core skills
- 43:02Proactive problem solving
- 44:54Conclusion
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