Anyone more senior in your career, looking back, is there anything you would have done differently in your career earlier on?

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I'm older now, but I wish I had pursued mentorship when I was younger. I had to figure things out on my own because I was too proud to ask for help, and I learned a lot of things the hard way.

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Quit doubting myself so much.

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I wish I had been a bit more humble and nimble. I started as a junior much later than others, and I knew how much this industry can tear you down, so I told myself to always be confident and not doubt myself. Looking back, I wish I had listened more and understood that being easy to work with is such an underrated skill.

Unless you plan to be an agency person for life, go in house by the time you hit VP. Much easier to be promoted into a CCO role than make the move later.

I might have stuck around at a couple of places rather than chase titles.

Why do you say that? What do you think you missed out on by not sticking around?

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