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Waiting for things to be handed to you
Be pro-active. Take the initiative to be creative because you have the ability to pave the way for immense growth for both the company and yourself.
Whenever possible take the time to stop and observe what is going on at your startup, list the things you've noticed, and present this list to your leader and ask which items you can go after.
This helps them see that you have initiative without stepping on anyone's toes.
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Specializing instead of generalizing
One of the best things you can do for your career is to generalize your skills.
On one hand, you are learning about marketing while on the other you are taking on sales initiatives. This is of course dependent on your knowledge of things but being able to generalize can teach you a little a...
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Letting a small budget hold you back
When you're starting out it feels difficult to start something with a budget but chances are there are more than enough tools out there that are within your budget range.
Most likely than not these are enough to nudge you to follow through on your big ideas.
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Being inflexible
Flexibility not only on projects but also on how you handle things is important.
Take things in with stride and reflect on the skills you've learned.
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Not over-communicating
It is important to let people know what you are working on.
At a startup, the people we are working with are usually wearing many different hats all at once and the possibility of having many hands in one project is possible.
Over-communicating is a learned skill and it may take a whi...
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Being wary of feedback
Feedbacks at startups hit different and it may often catch you off-guard.
It is important to be proactive with creativity but also with feedbacks, may these be positive or negative.
When feedbacks are given, reflect on it, and work on it. Don't limit yourself because you always have t...
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Not setting boundaries
At a startup, there will be opportunities after opportunities and you will be eager to prove yourself. While nothing is wrong with this, it is important to make sure that you will not overwork yourself in order to get a pat on the back.
Never compromise your sanity and learn how to take th...
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Not using your voice or incorrectly using it
Everyone has their own communication style and it is important that we know how to talk to the other person without sounding aggressive or like a know-it-all.
Look for ways to communicate where the other person would be most receptive and where your desired impact will be effectively seen.
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Limiting yourself to your job description
Your job description is only a general guide of what the company needed at the time when they were hiring. Take this as the opportunity to learn that comes rarely.
Begin listening, observing, and asking questions. This will help you get some hands-on experience in building a foundation in v...
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Giving in to imposter syndrome
Having low confidence in yourself and in your line of work is an inevitable feeling to experience but you are hired because you are worthy of a spot on a rocket ship.
Don't sulk on the negative self-talk because all of us will need to get comfortable with the feeling of uncertainty and not ...
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The Action Method
Time commitment to get started: Medium
Type: Abstract
Perfect for people who: Need to turn creative brainstorming into an actionable to-do list.
What it does: Tidies up the messier aspects of creative work.
Find the to-do list app that work for you
The best one for you depends entirely on your working style and personal preferences.
You can use a physical notebook around everywhere you go, but it's easier to use a to-do list app or tool that syncs across all your devices. That way, you can access your to-do items wheneve...
Things to Consider Before You Start
1. You do not need to buy anything. You can practice mindfulness anywhere that is comfortable for you.
2. The goal is not to quiet your mind. Your brain is the most active thing in your body, it can not be quiet.
3. Your mind will wander. It is natural for our brains to wander and t...
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