Brutally Honest Career Advice I Wish I Knew Earlier
Mar 28, 2024
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In this podcast, Noah Kagan offers brutally honest career advice he wishes he knew earlier, covering topics like networking, content creation, work-life balance, and the power of compounding. He shares insights on the value of uncertainty, persistence, and continuous learning in navigating the business world. The episode also emphasizes seeking honest feedback, specific mentorship, self-improvement, and embracing diverse experiences for career growth and success.
Embrace uncertainty in youth for risk-taking opportunities.
Networking and content creation are vital for career advancement.
Persistence, self-improvement, and balance drive long-term success in careers.
Deep dives
Career Advice: Embrace Uncertainty and Take High-Risk Actions Early On
Starting with uncertainty in college and trying various entrepreneurial ventures like flipping laptops on Craigslist, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being open to taking high-risk actions when young, as there is less to lose and ample time to experiment with different opportunities.
Networking and Documentation: Key Elements for Career Growth
Highlighting the significance of building networks early on, the episode stresses the impact of becoming a hub in one's industry. Additionally, documenting one's learning online is emphasized as a way to improve writing skills, enhance communication, and attract opportunities.
Persistence Pays Off: The Power of Positive Self-Talk and Cold Emailing
Encouraging persistence and positive self-talk, the episode illustrates how cold emailing and consistent efforts in content creation or business endeavors can lead to fruitful outcomes. Learning from failures like being fired and valuing self-improvement are essential aspects of career growth.
Learning from Diverse Experiences and Building Stability
The importance of seeking diverse experiences through industry immersion and geographical exploration is discussed. Establishing stability through stable housing and finding optimism and inspiration in one's surroundings are highlighted as pivotal for personal and professional growth.
Patience, Career Balance, and Investing in Self-Improvement
Advocating for patience and balance in career pursuits, the episode underlines the value of long-term investments in self-improvement. Building a career foundation with prudent financial decisions and surrounding oneself with optimistic individuals are key takeaways for career success.
Noah hops into his Miata shaped time machine to offer his younger self the Business Almanac Playbook, which has all the advice he’d ever need if he was to start over.
In this episode you’ll hear 21 pieces of invaluable career advice. From the importance of being okay with uncertainty to the power of compounding & persistence, Noah shares practical insights from his professional highs and lows to help you navigate your own business journey today.
In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
Why being the hub, connecting people can have a positive return 15 years later.
How content creation is an opportunity magnet and most people give up too soon.
What does a healthy work / life balance look like for a successful entrepreneur?
Enjoy these 3 things plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. If you enjoyed this and want to hear more advice for young startups, go back and listen to our episode with Leif Rasmussen where he asks me questions about how to succeed as a young entrepreneur. That’s episode 291 in this feed.
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