BLUF

This article examines how each step of your career has the potential to help you gain valuable insights, and highlights the lessons that four executives wish they had learned earlier in their careers.

Summary

  1. Career journeys rarely follow a linear path.
  2. Embracing discomfort is essential for growth. 
  3. Don’t overlook the importance of self-advocacy.
  4. Network with people who aren’t like you. 
  5. See mistakes as stepping stones to success. 

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