Principles for Career Acceleration

It might not be your fault, that doesn’t mean it’s not your responsibility.

Do not plan your career. The world is too unpredictable.

Send a weekly email summary to your boss and peers.

There is no substitute for hard work and consistency.

Never do anything that hurts your reputation.

You don’t need a goal, you need curiosity.

Optimize for learning over salary and title.

Build skills that are rarely found together.

Do something hard to gain confidence.

Pick a company in a growing industry.

Be kind to everyone in all situations.

Think of your career as a portfolio.

Find asymmetric opportunities.

Be impeccable with your word.

Use humor and have fun.

Play long term games.

Bring positive energy.

Act like an owner.

Learn to write.

Kill risk.