Luck is a big one. I agree wholeheartedly. I also think a lot of things are easier seen from a distance (like grabbing that opportunity). But luckily, history repeats itself and opportunities will keep on knocking.
I'll add 3 of my own, with your permission- focus on who your boss is and ensure they're good people (similar to what you said but with a different focal point). Solve for big problems- when given a chance to work for 2 companies always pick the one that solves for something major, ideally mission critical. (Can the DM for buying your product sleep at night without a solution?). Understand your organization and develop a holistic view- it's a system and you'll do better if you involve yourself in more nooks and crannies. Really good summary you offered above. Oh, and I did live in Paris :)
I didn't know Vienna. Such a great song - Oded of 10 years ago would definitely benefit from a listen.
I also didn't know Sheryl Sandberg's speech - personally I would change 7 title to "get on the rocket ship" but it will collide with 3 I guess. But I guess both of us are talking from our current position.
Luck is a big one. I agree wholeheartedly. I also think a lot of things are easier seen from a distance (like grabbing that opportunity). But luckily, history repeats itself and opportunities will keep on knocking.
I'll add 3 of my own, with your permission- focus on who your boss is and ensure they're good people (similar to what you said but with a different focal point). Solve for big problems- when given a chance to work for 2 companies always pick the one that solves for something major, ideally mission critical. (Can the DM for buying your product sleep at night without a solution?). Understand your organization and develop a holistic view- it's a system and you'll do better if you involve yourself in more nooks and crannies. Really good summary you offered above. Oh, and I did live in Paris :)
I didn't know Vienna. Such a great song - Oded of 10 years ago would definitely benefit from a listen.
I also didn't know Sheryl Sandberg's speech - personally I would change 7 title to "get on the rocket ship" but it will collide with 3 I guess. But I guess both of us are talking from our current position.
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