Your career ladder is actually an escalator
The seminal change in the business from then to now is that a young person should view the career pyramid differently rather than traditionally. Put the point at the bottom where you are now (at the start of your career) and conceive your future as an expanding opportunity horizon where you can move laterally across the spectrum in search of an eve
... See moreTimothy Ferriss • Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
Things I wish I had known earlier in my career:
1) Viewing the world with a strategic lens (aka knowing why I am doing what I am doing in the bigger picture) - some questions to ask yourself to get that understanding: a) What does my business sell? b) Why do people buy this product/service category? c) Why do they specifically buy my business’ pr
... See moreHow can smart, ambitious people stay working in an area where they have no long term ambitions? I think a good analogy for the mistake they are making can be found in computer science.
Chris Dixon • Climbing the Wrong Hill | Cdixon Blog
Forward career moves often align with typical notions of career progression, such as promotions or advancements within the same field or organization. While these moves can be rewarding and showcase your success, they may not always offer the best way to progress in your career.