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"Just be yourself"
In work settings, people don't want to see your unfiltered and unchecked personality. In job interviews, people are interested in the best version of you.
What to do: In any high-stakes situation, you will be rewarded if you manage your public image and display self-control. The best approach is to read the room and work out what is expected of you. Then be emotionally intelligent enough to change your behaviour accordingly.
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"Follow your passion"
This is only useful advice if your passion aligns with the job market demand. Passions are also short-lived - you may be passionate about writing, but next year you might be passionate about animation. Narrowing down on your passion and the industries you love will limit your perspective and hamp...
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"Let your achievements speak for themselves."
In the perfect world, you would not need to promote and brand yourself. But in the real world, style will get you farther than substance. Research shows that connections, impressions, and showmanship beat talent and potential.
What to do: Your brand is mor...
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Career advice we should ignore
The most common career tips are:
- "Just be yourself"
- "Let your achievements speak for themselves"
- "Focus on your strengths"
- "Follow your passion"
Data and research suggest that it is better to ignore this kind of advice as it i...
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"Focus on your strengths"
Focusing on your strengths is much easier than keeping your weaknesses in check. But this exactly what you need to do. For example, the smartest person who lacks empathy and humility will seem arrogant and cold.
What to do: If you want to adapt to the real world a...
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- Don't overshare your whole life's story.
Actually listen to what people say. Then respond accordingly.
Remember people's names and use them.
- Be super positive & awesome to be around. Pessimists don't win many fr...
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- Set yourself up to succeed. Any new habit has to work inside your life and lifestyle.
- Think addition, not subtraction. Think what you can choose to “add in” so you can enrich your life experience.
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How to get beyond small talk
Ask open-ended questions that invite people to tell stories, rather than one-word answers.
Instead of "How was your day?" try, "What did you do today?" Other open-ended questions to try:
- "What's your story?"
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