Early Career Advice

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

Make sure your job has clear price signals for success and failure. Be suspicious of roles that compensate you with status or non-financial rewards.