How To Get Ahead In Your Own Life

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Start by asking yourself what you don’t want and work backward from there.’

Learning from experienced professionals shaves years off your learning curves.’

Don’t get bogged down in productivity apps, hacks, and tricks.’

‘With the project or type of work you’re working on, what results move the needle.’

Focus on creating a strong track record first. All sizzle and no steak is a negative signal.’

Your personal brand is a signaling tool. Use it to signal your experience, skills, knowledge, and positive traits to the right people.’

Building a world-class network isn’t about shaking hands with the most successful people in the world. It’s not about going to events. It’s not about schmoozing and not about forcing yourself to become an extrovert. It’s about knowing people who know who you need to know.’

Build relationships with people who have already built relationships with Very Busy People you want to meet.’

‘Don’t be transactional.’

‘Don’t wait until you need opportunities to pitch yourself to them.’

Source

Zak Slayback (2019). How to Get Ahead: A Proven 6-step System to Unleash Your Personal Brand and Build a World-Class Network so Opportunities Come to You