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Page 8: Perfection = Incompletion
It’s great that you set the bar high. You’re not one for ‘walking projects,’ last-minute submissions, or half-baked results. Aiming for perfection? Totally respectable! But let’s unpack a truth that will save you time, energy, and countless stress-filled nights: striving for perfection can sometimes trap you in a cycle of incompletion. When everything has to…
Page 7: Feedback Fuels Progress
Feedback is an essential tool for growth, especially in the early stages of your career. It’s how you gauge your progress, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and find opportunities for improvement. However, receiving feedback isn’t always easy—sometimes, it can feel like an attack on your abilities. The key is to shift your perspective and view…
Page 6: Underpromise, Overdeliver!
When you’re new in your career, it’s easy to get excited and want to prove yourself by jumping in headfirst. While enthusiasm is fantastic and welcomed, you need to balance it with caution. One of the most important lessons you can learn early is the power of underpromising and overdelivering. It’s a principle that can…
Page 5: You don’t know what you don’t Know
The Cost of Overconfidence One of the hardest lessons I learned early in my career was the danger of overconfidence. When you’re fresh into a new job, it’s easy to think your academic success or early achievements mean you’ve got everything figured out. I was guilty of that—assuming I knew enough to make quick decisions…
Page 4: Follow-ups Are a Lifesaver
In any team environment, passiveness can be the killer of productivity. Everyone is focused on their own tasks, meeting their deadlines, and juggling priorities. Waiting for someone to update you on an important question for your primary task can leave you stalled, especially if your query isn’t high on their list. It’s easy for a…