There's a trap that even the smartest people fall into.
False choices.
Here are some common scenarios in your career:
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Are great founders visionaries or dreamers?
They're both.
But even visionaries don't start on Day 1 with a moonshot.
Great founders are grounded in what customers will pay for right now.
They're practical and idealistic.
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Should you focus on learning or earning?
The best opportunities offer both.
Every career plan should have you doing at least one.
You're in the wrong job if you're doing neither.
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Should you be persistent or flexible?
Another false choice.
Be flexibly persistent.
Lead with your values and mission. But be flexible enough to adapt.
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What's more important: the individual or the team?
Both.
Your career success depends on your personal skills AND your network's ability to magnify them.
Think of it as "I-to-the-We." An individual's power is raised exponentially with the help of a team.
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When presented with two compelling options, consider whether it's a choice at all.
Sometimes, the answer is both.
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