Success isn’t linear. What I wish I knew at 29.

Mar 17, 2025

Michelle Huang, Head of Special Projects at TikTok and former Blackstone and Loro Piana employee, opens up about her journey through personal and professional setbacks. She discusses the pressure to keep up with peers and how envy and anxiety can cloud judgment. Michelle reflects on her past challenges, including heartbreak and career disappointments, and reveals how these 'failures' became unexpected blessings. The conversation encourages embracing low expectations as a path to happiness and highlights the power of diverse connections in shaping one's career.

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ADVICE

Patience and Non-Linearity

Be patient and focus on your own path, as life isn't linear.
Good things happen to different people at different times, so avoid comparing yourself to others.

ANECDOTE

Breakup and HBS Rejection

At 26, Michelle Huang faced a breakup and rejection from Harvard Business School.
These events, though initially devastating, taught her resilience and the importance of embracing change.

INSIGHT

Long-Term Mentality

Focus on the long term, even if it means short-term sacrifices.
Ultimately, good things happen to good people.

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