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Page 12: The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese
We often hear the adage, “The early bird gets the worm,” but many don’t realize this saying has an often-overlooked counterpart: “The second mouse gets the cheese.” While being proactive and taking initiative are celebrated qualities, they can backfire without strategic thinking. Sometimes, the first mover, the “first mouse”, pays the price for acting too…
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Page 11: Mastering Deadlines: Your Shortcut to Success
Why do some tasks linger on your to-do list for weeks, or even months, while others get done in hours? The answer often lies in a simple but powerful tool: deadlines. Deadlines aren’t constraints; they’re finish lines that create focus, urgency, and momentum. Without them, even the smallest tasks can stretch indefinitely, draining your energy…
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Page 10: Flip the Script, Why Interviews Are a Two-Way Street
When you think about job interviews, you might picture yourself sitting under the spotlight, being grilled about your skills, experience, and personality. But here’s the twist—interviews are not just about the company evaluating you. They’re equally about you evaluating the company. 1. You’re Not Just a Candidate, You’re the Prize The first step to owning…
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Page 9: No One Is Senior at Birth
Let’s face it: no one starts their career as a seasoned expert. Those polished professionals you admire didn’t begin their journey with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They built it, one experience at a time, through hard work, persistence, and a willingness to grow. Seniority isn’t something handed to you; it’s something you earn,…
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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…