The fastest way to grow your careerBuild trust and respect from your bossThe playbook:<ul><li>Identify big pain points for the team</li><li>Permisionlessly learn to solve it</li><li>Take it off their plate</li></ul>This is proof you can take projects end-to-end.<a href="https://elevatedpath.beehiiv.com/subscribe">The Art of Habits</a> (Its Free)

1. Become a Self-Starter

The knock against Generalists: they aren't TRULY great at1 thingCounterpoint: Generalists who stack skills are brutally effective.Stacking 3 related skills accelerates your greatnessIn the right role, "effective" generalists thriveExample:<ul><li>Copywriting </li><li>Offer creation</li><li>Graphic design</li><li>Monetization</li><li>Systems</li><li>Web design</li></ul>

4. Become an "Effective" Generalist

Storytelling is a learned skill.You can train yourself to become better<ul><li>Read great works</li><li>Record your own calls and review the tape</li><li>Work with a coach to improve your confidence</li></ul>Never fear pitching ideas again

3. Become a Great Storyteller

Actively build relationships with your coworkers.Ask them questions about their life.During 1:1'sOver SlackBuild up key points you can check in with:<ul><li>How's their new dog?</li><li>How was their trip?</li></ul>Small things compound

5. Intentional Memorization

Executives get 1000+messages/day.Learn to communicate your project:<ul><li>Here was the goal</li><li>Here was my approach</li><li>Here is my traction</li><li>Here is my synthesis</li></ul>1-sentence eachMinimize follow-up questions﻿

2. Perfect the 4-Sentence Update

Traditional company onboarding is broken<ul><li>Slow</li><li>Uninformative</li></ul>Instead:<ol><li> Lead your own process (ie. come up with ideas/ research)</li><li>Outreach with intent (ie. connect w/ key figures)</li><li> Assume you'lead meetings (10x your prep)</li></ol>

8. Rapidly Onboard Yourself

biggest work unlock:Understanding 3 hours of intense work > 12 hours of shallow work.shiny object syndrome is a constant challengeLearn to define your one big target and deliver daily, and you will outperform your peers.

7. Prioritize Singular Focus

Critical feedback is a giftBut it's easy to get emotional, and we're not taught how to deal with our emotionsInstead:<ul><li>Ask for the truth</li><li>Control your reactions</li><li>Listen, process, then respond</li></ul>Target North Star: A productive conversation

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