My career philosophy summed up in 40 words
They’re Penelope Trunk’s words, not mine. But I don’t think she’ll mind if I adopt them. They underscore my firm belief that the shape of your career is molded by your personal brand and the company you keep:
One of the most important changes in work life is that we do not define our career by working for one company—we change jobs too frequently. Today, we define ourselves by the integrity with which we manage our career.
Amen, sister.
Do these two sentences resonate with you? Forget 140 characters! What are the 40 words that define your career?
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Four rules, thirty-eight words:
Do what you love and success will follow.
Read everything. Talk to anyone. Listen to everyone.
Be the boss/co-worker/colleague you always wish you had.
Every day, try to change your workplace more than it changes you.
DMCj — my career attitude was forever changed when you first shared “try to change your workplace more than it changes you” with me, about two months ago. Thank you!