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How to 10X your Career Growth
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I took this picture at 9:50pm, late on Wednesday evening at the gym, 10 minutes before closing time.
It was my final set of Bulgarian Split Squats - by far my most hated exercise. I've been training hard since I was 14 years old, but no matter how often I do this exercise, the sense of dread I have each week when this time approaches never fades. It's hard, it makes me feel sick, and I'm already exhausted from work & being a dad. Every ounce of my body and mind resists it and tries to conjure up a feeble excuse as to why I should be entitled to skip it this week. Whenever I do, the regret leaves a stench of anxiety that doesn't pass until I course correct the following week. When I proceed, no matter how hard it is, I always feel great in the ensuing hours. I know that on the other side of that pain is the best version of myself not just physically, but mentally and spiritually, too. You read motivational spiel like this all the time, and it's trite, but it's the basic advice that often serves us best throughout life over time. And the parallels to every facet of life are undeniable. I remember moving to Hong Kong when I was 21 from the UK, with no friends, connections or savings. I was equally terrified as I was excited, but I knew that on the other side of that discomfort was indispensable growth. In your career, especially, the more situations you put yourself in where you'll feel uncomfortable will drive the biggest impact and change over time. I can think of nothing more conducive to personal and company growth than continuing to throw yourself head first into the fire and doing the things that elicit a deep sense of unfamiliarity. On the other side of that fear, is priceless growth and resilience. And that is what you need to win and stay competitive in this game. Take it from somebody who has been back hiring and interviewing countless candidates again this week: it is not that hard to stand out. Don't be a subservient order taker. Be proactive, take on challenges and never be afraid to fail or look stupid. That is how you evolve and compound in value. Make this part of your identity and you will have unlimited financial upside and opportunities at your fingertips. |
Adam Kitchen
Helping service-based business owners build incredibly lean, profitable entities in an era of AI 🤖 with weekly strategy drops and real-life experience in the trenches.
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