What’s the best piece of career advice someone has given you that actually made a difference? I’d love to hear what it was and how it helped you in your role or career progression.

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"Don't say no for them." I have a lot of anxiety about getting rejected, so I tend to reject myself before anybody else has a chance to. I had somebody tell me once to not reject myself for other people and make them actually do it. That single piece of advice, that simple sentence, has been one of the defining moments of my career.

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"Leave before you think you're ready." For someone who's always struggled with imposter syndrome, this was great advice for me. I've gotten a number of roles I told myself I was underqualified for, all because I didn't talk myself out of applying. The job hopping salary gains are a huge plus too.

You're very welcome. It seems kind of obvious in hindsight, but it sure wasn't to me when I was first starting out.

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