Do something you enjoy
Someone said to me early on, “Find something you enjoy doing.” When you enjoy what you do, you’re more effective. It’s that simple. When you enjoy the people you work with and what you’re doing, time just passes effortlessly — it doesn’t feel like work and you’re willing to go the extra mile. Sometimes it takes time to find a great fit, but it’s always worth it.
No matter what career stage you are in, whether you are looking for your first post-grad job or have years of experience on your resume, it’s important to never stop learning. Be curious and ask questions.
Many people find themselves paralyzed by the fear of not seeming smart or qualified enough for the job, but even the most successful professionals are constantly asking questions to help inform how they do their jobs, build their confidence, and propel them forward.
Always ask, and do what you say you’ll do
Always ask — the worst you’ll hear is “no.” This has turned into a life mantra, and I have found that “no” doesn’t happen very often. Usually, if it’s not exactly what you want, you’ll at least get something more than what you started with.
This is especially important in the context of compensation. It was drilled in my head early on that there’s a pay gap between what women earn and what men earn . From then on, I made the promise to myself I would not allow myself to be part of that statistic, and I even once refused a job because they wouldn’t negotiate with me.
Also, do what you say you’re going to do. Simple as that. Being reliable and dependable is foundational to building trust with others. Business is all about relationships, and without trust, the relationship doesn’t exist. If you model this behavior, you’ll find that you will attract people you can count on.
Always ask, and do what you say you’ll do
Always ask — the worst you’ll hear is “no.” This has turned into a life mantra, and I have found that “no” doesn’t happen very often. Usually, if it’s not exactly what you want, you’ll at least get something more than what you started with.
This is especially important in the context of compensation. It was drilled in my head early on that there’s a pay gap between what women earn and what men earn . From then on, I made the promise to myself I would not allow myself to be part of that statistic, and I even once refused a job because they wouldn’t negotiate with me.
Also, do what you say you’re going to do. Simple as that. Being reliable and dependable is foundational to building trust with others. Business is all about relationships, and without trust, the relationship doesn’t exist. If you model this behavior, you’ll find that you will attract people you can count on.
Don’t do something for the money
The best business advice I ever got was from Dany Levy, the founder of DailyCandy, who started a daily newsletter for millennial women in the early 2000s. I reached out to her as I was starting my first business, CheekyChicago.com, which was an online magazine for women.
Months before I met with Dany, she had sold her business for $125 million to Comcast. One of my first questions was: “How do I make money doing what I’m doing?” She responded, “Don’t think about the money. Build a great platform. Make it the best content it can be. If you do, you’ll grow an audience that loves you, and focus on them. The more you focus on them, the more they will grow. And that’s when the money comes in.”
I have followed that advice with everything I have ever created. I now run a branding agency, and I always have the story, the platform, the heart, the art, and the audience in mind in everything I create. That’s my guiding force. And Dany was right. The money came.
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