Early Career Advice

Career advice for young people and/or people early on in their career

Concentrate on finding a big idea that will make an impact on the people you want to influence

I’m rejecting the career ladder metaphor in favor of the career river. Here’s why: 1. The ultimate goal of the career ladder is: reach the top. The ultimate goal of the career river is: reach your ocean - a thriving, wide-open ecosystem fed by other rivers to explore. /

Bridget Thoreson twitter.com

Brian Sholis

Don’t force yourself to do anything you hate. If you get too good at this, you won’t be able to figure out when to quit.

Brian Timar • Mimetic

Stuart Evans

Make decisions easy for busy people. You will rise fast in your career if busy people like working with you. Here’s a tip: when you have a problem to solve, come prepared with a suggested next step. If you have a question, phrase it in a way they can answer yes/no. If there are multiple options, lay them out and ask them to pick one. Try to avoid

David Perell • 28 Pieces of Life Advice

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It’s important to have a strong learning signal — a fast feedback loop between effort expended and success. This way, you’ll know quickly what it takes to succeed, and whether you can be happy doing so. Look for environments where competitors see themselves as playing a game, rather than fighting for survival — this prevents rankings within the... See more

Brian Timar • Mimetic

Stuart Evans

The purpose of a job is not like your eye color or height. You have the ability to craft what a job means to you. And as the research shows, that “crafting” plays a key role in your satisfaction.

Simone Stolzoff • How to Find Clarity When You’re at a Career Crossroads

Stuart Evans

Career Advice

Scott Adams dilbertblog.typepad.com

Jordan Bester

First, Know Thyself. Then, Pick a Career Path

Michael J. Petrilli educationnext.org

Juan Orbea

Learning to be managed · Jose Antunes

joseantunes.tech

Jilber Najem