8. 🧠Think long, act short
Know the 12-month goal, but define what needs to happen by Friday. Long-term thinkers who can operate in the short-term chaos are rare and invaluable.
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Work success isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters in a way that earns trust, builds momentum, and makes you someone people want to work with. Here are 10 lessons I’ve learned (often the hard way) that have made me more effective, respected, and useful at work.
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