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Reserving the right to get smarter
Mar 1, 2022
Explore the transformative journey from a 'know-it-all' to a 'learn-it-all' mindset. Discover why lifelong learning can propel both careers and organizations forward. Hear how personal decisions can prioritize learning over money, and learn to value mistakes as intellectual assets. The hosts share innovative ways to normalize errors in work environments and highlight the importance of continuous learning, even from successes. Plus, enjoy a lighthearted metaphor about baking for simple yet impactful improvements.
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Choose Learning Over Immediate Pay
- Make career decisions based on how much you will learn rather than short-term pay.
- Prioritize roles that accelerate your trajectory even if they require temporary pay cuts.
Pay Cuts For Learning: Jamie’s Choices
- Jamie left Chrysler and emptied his bank account to join DT Energy for greater learning opportunities.
- He later left a board for another board role that paid less but promised different learning.
Learning Is Future Currency
- Learning compounds by improving your future ability to provide value and solve new problems.
- Roles that require learning create leverage for promotions and sustained contribution.
