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Whether in a job for someone else or in your own startup, we all want progress in our careers.
Sometimes this can feel very hard to come by, and the vast majority of people give up at the first signs of friction or failure.
But there are specific steps that are almost guaranteed to produce results.
There is a lot of advice, particularly on LinkedIn, but much of it is just fodder for the masses.
For example, while persistence is important, directing that energy in the wrong direction is counterproductive.
How do you get ahead?
I will try to help you today, as I try to do in all my writing.
1. Network, Network, Network.
The single most powerful thing when it comes to careers
Building a strong network is one of the most important elements in advancing your career.