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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…
Page 3: Understand your Frenemies
Navigating relationships in the workplace introduces new complexities that you likely didn’t face in university or during friendly internships. Back then, your success was often tied to shared academic goals, and friendships came naturally. But the professional world brings different dynamics—competition, personal agendas, and the presence of “frenemies.” Adapting to new dynamics While workplace friendships…
Page 2: A Little Self-Promotion Never Hurts
In the workplace, hard work doesn’t always speak for itself. No matter how skilled or talented you are, staying quiet about your achievements could mean missed opportunities for growth. So, how do you promote yourself without sounding arrogant? That’s where the art of balanced self-promotion comes in. Why Self-Promotion Feels Awkward (and Why It Shouldn’t):Let’s…