Contents
Part I: Starting Prep and Groundwork
The Working World:
No More Trophies for Participation
Don’t Be the DOPE:
The Successful Young Professional’s Mindset
Part II: Laying the Foundation
Check Your Ego at the Door: Dulling the Sense of Entitlement
Your Career Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Developing Patience
Staying Agile in a Constantly Changing Corporate World:
Flexibility
How to Be Successful in Any Position from Day One:
Be a Fast Learner
It’s Not About You: STARs Make It About the Team
I Hope We Fail:
The Importance of Resilience and Follow-Through
Finding the Lesson in Every Experience:
The Power of Having Perspective ...
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