Your Sorting Hat: On growing your net worth, buying your why and a skill for 2025
Career Tuesday
Careers, Life and Questions (Nov 05, 2024)
Wish you a Happy Career Tuesday!
3 Career Ideas
I.
"'Your network is your net worth!' - Tim Sanders
Grow your relationships every day. Else it will be too late when you need them.
The best connections are built by your genuine interest and initiative to engage continuously. Start today, and your career will thank you tomorrow."
II.
"Feedback at work is a gift not a verdict.
Seek it, embrace it, and use it to fuel your growth.
The most successful aren't those who avoid criticism but those who learn from it."
III.
"Think beyond your role, your job description.
Understand the bigger picture to become a more valuable team player.
When you learn how your work impacts the organization, you also unlock new opportunities."
2 Life Quotes from Books
I.
Simon Sinek, inspirational speaker, in his book - Start with Why:
"People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.
Understanding your 'why' can lead to deeper connections and greater influence."
Source: Book: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
II.
Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, in her book - Lean In:
"Done is better than perfect.
When we strive for perfection, we often miss out on the opportunities to learn and grow from our mistakes."
Source: Book: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
1 Question
What new skill can you start learning today that will make a difference in your career a year from now?
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Devashish Chakravarty
Author of YourSortingHat
Columnist for Careers at The Economic Times