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Embrace "Optionality" in both daily decisions and long-term career moves. The ability to slow down and deliberate isn't weakness—it's strategic wisdom that consistently produces superior outcomes.

You define the story of where you’ve been, what you’re doing now, and where you hope to go.

But people are complex—even those we might not immediately like. You can’t truly understand someone through a handful of professional encounters or brief chats in the hallway.

Focus on repeating your clear message consistently—until it sticks. The clearest voice often carries the furthest.

Don’t just collect knowledge—build skills. Especially the kind only humans can truly master.

When I talk to my kids about money, I make a clear distinction between pursuing wealth for the sake of feeling rich and pursuing financial security.

And if you do decide to quit—do it the right way. Don’t burn bridges. Stay professional.

Early in your career, it can be difficult to know when to focus on being effective versus when it’s worth standing firm on being right.

If your work no longer challenges you, your learning has plateaued, and there’s no sign of meaningful development ahead—that’s your cue.

Prioritizing learning over short-term income pays off in ways you can’t always see in the moment.

For me, one of those lessons has been simple but powerful: never stop learning.

You can’t plan your life journey. What you can do is stay curious, put yourself out there, take risks, work hard, and keep learning.