I get asked frequently: "How have you done it?" "How did you get to where you are today?" The questions often surprise me; however, because in my mind I'm still trying to "make it." I'm still mid-journey. When I look back on my life and career so far, I am humbled and thankful to have been given the opportunities that I've experienced. I've now found myself building a passion for passing along any knowledge or advice that has been shared with me in the past. To those that have poured into me in the past - Thank you. And for those that are just trying to figure it out (as I still am), below I've compiled some advice I've learned along the way. Be Assertive And Ask For What You Want. If there's a company you want to work for and there are no positions open, ask them about opportunities anyway. If there's a position open that you want within a company, ask them how you can land it. Reach out to company executives via email and LinkedIn and let them know why you should work with them. Explain to them the value that you'll add. That's how I have landed 90% of my past positions. Overall, be confident in yourself and in your experience. That will get you far. Never Stop Learning And Be Resourceful. Once you lose the desire to learn, you lose the opportunity to grow. Subscribe to relevant newsletters, listen to podcasts, read books, get coffee with high-level executives in your field, and do whatever it takes to absorb new information. Even if it's for 15 minutes a day, take the time to learn. You'll thank yourself later. In addition to learning, be resourceful. If you're asked to complete a task that you don't know how to execute, try first. Use Google or YouTube to find resources that can help you complete projects before asking for help. Doing this will impress your managers and help you learn in the process. Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone. Putting yourself in situations that are uncomfortable will force you to grow personally and professionally. One of the biggest examples that I use for this topic is my move to NYC. The city was new to me and unfamiliar, but I went and I'm sure glad I did. So, if you want to move to LA, NYC, Chicago, or Dallas... do it. If you want to take on a project that is over your head... do it. Ask questions, take risks, and be innovative. That will get you far. Build Relationships. You've heard the phrase, "it's all about who you know." Well, it's true. Relationships and your network will open up more doors than you can ever imagine. These connections can be built both offline and on the internet. Use LinkedIn to find people within and outside of your geographical area that you can connect with and build a relationship with. Approach networking with a value-driven mindset, meaning expect to add value to the person without anticipating to receive anything in return. People hate when they feel they're being taken advantage with, so think about how you can add to the person and who knows...you might just get something in return. What is some of the best career advice that you've learned over the years?
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