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16 Harsh Career Truths: (Credit: Will McTighe) 1/ Each job is an experiment. Learn, earn or move on. 2/ No one is going to hand you the answers. It's on you. 3/ To achieve greatness, you must unlearn your fear of mistakes. 4/ A bad first impression takes a long time to fix. 5/ Trust people but always verify. 6/ Your self-doubt is your biggest enemy. 7/ You can do way more than you think - be bold. 8/ Picking the right market is more important than your talent. 9/ Build your personal brand, it amplifies everything else you do. 10/ Anxiety often means it’s time to take action. 11/ Look for opportunities in areas that smart people find boring or “uncool”. 12/ Find opportunities that give you huge leverage - either networks or unique skills. 13/ You’ll make lifelong friends at work but don’t assume everyone is your friend. 14/ There’s no escaping hard work, it’s the foundation of success. 15/ Blaming others won’t solve your problems. Taking responsibility will, even if it’s not your fault. 16/ Achieving your dreams will take longer than you expect, but it’s worth the effort. Remember:  Successful people aren’t special. They just keep pushing, stay patient, and jump on their opportunities. P.S. What is your top career lesson?