Will McTighe

Your next big break isn't in your inbox.


We've normalized being available 24/7.

Responding to every notification. 
Checking email obsessively.

But here's the reality: 
The work that will change your life isn't in your notifications.

It's in the deep focus you've been avoiding.
The hard problems you haven't solved.
The creative work you keep postponing.

Real progress demands darkness:

1/ Turn everything off for 2 hours daily 
↳ No emails, no calls, no exceptions 
↳ This is where breakthrough work happens

2/ Embrace the discomfort of silence 
↳ If you're feeling anxious about missing messages, you're doing it right 
↳ Your best ideas emerge in stillness

3/ Schedule deep work like meetings 
↳ Block your calendar for focused creation 
↳ Treat it as non-negotiable

4/ Measure output, not activity 
↳ Stop confusing busy with productive 
↳ Judge your day by what you created, not what you responded to

Hard truth:
The people who achieve great things aren't very available.

They're too busy building.

Your inbox will always be full. 
Your notifications will never stop.

Your dreams?
They're waiting in the dark.
Go there.

📌 Ready to take the first step?
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P.S. What's your top tip for getting the real work done?
Let me know. 👇

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Messy Career? Read this: 👇


When we look at our LinkedIn feed,
Everyone's career looks perfect.
A straight line to success.

But there is so much that we're all hiding:
• The failed projects.
• The career U-turns.
• The “what was I thinking?“ moments.

Truth is, we're all figuring it out.
And in 2025, that's just normal.
Embracing it is even an advantage.

Why?
Because the most interesting opportunities come from unexpected places.
The skills you think are “irrelevant“ today might be your edge tomorrow.

But we still:
• Hide our failures
• Delete old job titles
• Pretend each move was “strategic“

Stop.

And remember:
• Every pivot adds to your toolkit.
• Every failure makes you stronger.
• Every “mess“ teaches you resilience.

The people winning right now aren't doing everything perfectly.

They're learning from every turn.

They're building while others doubt.

They're connecting the dots others miss.

Your messy career isn't a bug.
It's a feature.

Own it.

One of my craziest career decisions?
Posting on LinkedIn.

Want to do the same?
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Share below 👇

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Quote Credit: My Man Timothy Armoo

The fact that every top performer knows about soft skills:

Soft skills are the most desired skills for 91% of management jobs.

If you want to be a top performer, you need to work on them.

Here are 8 soft skills, why they matter and how to show them:

1/ Lifelong Learning
↳ Learn new skills and tools like AI.

Why it is important: Keeps you relevant in an evolving job market.

2/ Emotional Intelligence
↳ Acknowledge others' feelings and listen carefully.

Why it is important: Enhances your teamwork and conflict resolution.

3/ Persuasion
↳ Inspire others with your energy.

Why it is important: You need the help of others to achieve your goals.

4/ Adaptability
↳ Be open to new ideas.

Why it is important: Helps you handle changes in your environment.

5/ Dependability
↳ Meet deadlines and keep commitments.

Why it is important: Builds trust with your team.

6/ Time Management
↳ Learn how to say no and prioritize effectively.

Why it is important: Enables you to create the time to achieve your goals.

7/ Resilience
↳ Maintain a positive attitude and focus on solutions during stressful projects.

Why it is important: Life is filled with setbacks. Resilience helps you overcome them.

8/ Communication
↳ Be clear and direct.

Why it is important: Prevents misunderstandings and improves team performance.

Develop your soft skills to stand out from the pack.

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Success isn't from knowing everything.

It's from admitting you don't.

Most people are terrified of looking stupid:
• They won't ask “dumb“ questions in meetings
• They nod along pretending to understand
• They stay quiet when confused

But the most successful people have no problem looking like idiots.
For a long long time.

When they want to learn something,
they ask others or teach themselves:

Look around:

✅ Elon taught himself how to build rockets
✅ Zuckerberg learned coding alone
✅ Jobs studied calligraphy for fun

They all had one thing in common:
They became masters of self-education.

Here's how to start teaching yourself:

1/ Pick one thing at a time.
↳ Don’t spread yourself too thin - you won’t make an impact.
↳ Focus on learning one skill for 30 days.

2/ Learn by doing.
↳ Reading, consuming alone isn’t learning.
↳ Start a small project - learn what you need as you go.

3/ Learn from someone 2 steps ahead.
↳ Learn from their mistakes - reverse engineer their success.
↳ Take notes on what they do differently.

The difference between winners and the rest?

It's not degrees anymore.
It's how fast you learn and grow. ⚡

Stop asking for permission.
It’s yours to take.

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The most important thing I wish I started building sooner?
My personal brand.

📌 Here’s the playbook that got me to >370k followers
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Remember:
The most important teacher you'll ever have? It's you.

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Struggling to crack job interviews?
Nearly everyone has made this mistake at least once:

Showing up unprepared.

According to Harvard Business School, lack of preparation is one of the most common reasons people fail interviews.

When you prepare well:
↳ You feel confident.
↳ You stand out from the rest.
↳ You can ask great questions.

Prepare for these 6 questions that come up (nearly) every time:

1/ Tell me your story
2/ What are your weaknesses?
3/ Why do you want to work here?
4/ What sets you apart from other candidates?
5/ What is the hardest problem you’ve ever worked on?
6/ Tell me about a missed deadline and how you handled it.

End your interview by asking thoughtful questions like:

1/ Can you describe a typical day in this role?
2/ What are the growth opportunities in this role?
3/ What skills are you looking for that I could bring?
4/ What does success look like for this role in the next six months?

Remember: It’s not just about showing your skills and experience; it’s about leaving a mark.

P.S. What is your favorite non-obvious job interview preparation tip?

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Be the person who makes things easier.. not harder.

As my friend Chris Donnelly says, it will do wonders for your career and friendships.

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Real winners skip most 'trendy life hacks'.

They just master the basics:

I used to chase every productivity hack:

❌ Reading every book 
❌ Following every guru 
❌ Drowning in Notion templates

Until I realized the best ignore most of it.

They focus on tiny habits that compound daily.

Here's the science-backed system that works:

1️⃣ One workout 
↳ 60-min exercise block to start your day 
↳ Increases productivity by 15% at work

2️⃣ Two major priorities 
↳ Set just 2 major priorities each day. No more. 
↳ Achieve 2 key goals = top 8% of performers

3️⃣ Three Stanley 1913's Full of Water 
↳ Morning (mental clarity) 
↳ Noon (performance boost) 
↳ 3PM (afternoon energy spike)

Your Stanley = your brain's best friend 💧

4️⃣ Four genuine compliments 
↳ Give 4 specific compliments daily 
↳ Builds psychological safety + team performance

5️⃣ Five-Minute Journal 
↳ Brain dump for 5 mins each morning 
↳ Reduces stress & improves emotional regulation

6️⃣ Six deep breaths 
↳ Reset stress levels instantly 
↳ Navy SEAL tested, executive approved

7️⃣ Seven minutes of sunlight 
↳ Natural light first thing every day 
↳ Science shows: Morning light = better sleep

8️⃣ 8,000 steps daily 
↳ Track 8,000 steps, hit it consistently 
↳ Walking meetings, lunch strolls, evening walks


9️⃣ Nine hours offline 
↳ 8 hours sleep + 1 hour winddown 
↳ Screen-free recovery = better sleep!

The math is simple: 
↳ Small habits × Consistency = Exponential growth

Elite performance isn't about massive changes. 
It's about tiny improvements, multiplied daily.

P.S. Which habit will you start with?

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↳ One Stanley Tumbler 
↳ Three refills 
↳ Instant energy & focus upgrade

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The first question in every job interview:

“Tell me your story.”

The way you answer this question sets the tone for the rest of your interview.

Use my 5-step framework to craft YOUR story:

1/ Set The Stage.
2/ Outline Your Journey.
3/ Highlight Your Milestones.
4/ Connect Your Story to This Job.
5/ Share Your Aspirations.

Here are 7 tips to remember while telling your story:

1/ Under 3 Mins: Keep it brief and impactful.
2/ Make It Personal: Add reflections, lessons, etc.
3/ Connect Emotionally: Make it relatable by sharing challenges.
4/ Positive Body Language: Make eye contact, smile, use your hands.
5/ Focus On Your Actions: Discuss what YOU did and learned.
6/ Practice: Rehearse until you sound relaxed.
7/ Keep It Real & Positive: End on a high note.

Don’t just recite facts.

Use this opportunity to tell a memorable story.

P.S. What is your top tip for telling your story in interviews?

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Most people don't fail at chasing their dreams.

They just never start.

Why?

Because failure stings.

It makes us question ourselves.
It exposes our doubts.
It challenges our ego.

But here's the truth:

Every successful person you admire has failed.
Multiple times.
In public.

The only difference?
They kept going.

While others stay:
• Stuck in soul-crushing jobs
• Dreaming about “someday“ ideas
• Watching opportunities pass by

The winners simply refuse to let failure be the end.
They make it their beginning.
Just a step on a journey.

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8 things you should NEVER put on your resume.

(Remove them if you want to get hired)

After reviewing >1,000 resumes and helping hundreds land jobs,
I always see the same mistakes.

When your resume has these red flags:
🚩 Walls of text
🚩 Generic claims
🚩 Empty buzzwords

I wish more people used tools like Teal’s AI resume builder.

Because if they make these mistakes,
Their resumes are just gonna get ignored.

Here are 8 things to remove immediately:

1/ Generic soft skills

❌ “Strong communication and leadership abilities“

✅ “Led daily standup meetings for 15-person team, maintaining 98% on-time project delivery rate“

2/ Fluffy job descriptions

❌ “Responsible for overseeing various projects including daily operations, team management...“

✅ “Delivered 5 major projects ($3M total) ahead of schedule, saving 25% on budgeted costs“

3/ Achievements without results

❌ “Managed social media accounts“

✅ “Grew LinkedIn following from 2K to 15K in 4 months, driving 30% more inbound leads“

4/ Walls of Text
❌ “During my tenure at ABC Corp, I was responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal campaign performance and stakeholder satisfaction across multiple channels...“

✅ “Led 3 marketing campaigns at ABC Corp: • Q4 revenue: +65% ($2.1M) • Customer acquisition cost: -40% • Team efficiency: +25%“

5/ Meaningless buzzwords

❌ “Dynamic professional with proven success“

✅ “Increased customer retention by 40% through data-driven experience improvements“

6/ Irrelevant personal interests

❌ “Enjoy cooking and watching movies“

✅ Either remove or make it count: “Build custom PCs (demonstrates technical aptitude)“

7/ Outdated experience

❌ Multiple paragraphs about your first job 8 years ago

✅ One line showing growth: “Promoted twice in 24 months, from junior to team lead“

8/ Random skills

❌ List of 25 random tools you've barely used

✅ “Core stack: Python (7 years), AWS (built 5 cloud architectures), Figma (led 3 product redesigns)“

💡 The winning formula: Specific numbers + Real impact + Human touch = Interviews

When I was job hunting,
I wish I'd had Teal's AI-powered Resume Builder.

Teal helps you get rid of the fluff and customize it,
For every job application.

Their job application tracker also helps you stay on top of your job search,
It would have saved me dozens of rejected applications!

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10 Uncommon Habits of Top Performers
(That most totally miss)

Everyone's fighting for the same jobs.
Same degrees. Same certifications. Same skills.

The market is flooded with credentials.
But credentials don't create results.
Learning and adapting does.

Most people consume content,
Then move on.

While top performers take action immediately.

Here's what actually moves the needle:

↳ Being reliable
↳ Showing up daily
↳ Knowing how to learn
↳ Being easy to work with

Want to make real impact?

1/ Focus on one skill at a time.
↳ Don't spread yourself too thin.
↳ Give yourself 30 days to learn one - then move to the next.

2/ Learn in public.
↳ Write online about your progress.
↳ Talk about what worked and what didn't.

3/ Apply new knowledge immediately.
↳ Don't just read - do.
↳ Plug it into a real project or mock task.

Want to know the real difference?

While most people collect knowledge,
Top performers are already applying it.

They're getting results while others are still thinking about starting.
And that's exactly what you can do.

One thing every top performer is doing?
Writing online and building their brand.

📌 You can do it too.
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Action beats credentials.
Real world experience beats theory.

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16 Harsh Career Truths:


1/ Each job is an experiment. Learn, earn or move on.

2/ No one is going to hand you the answers. It's on you.

3/ To achieve greatness, you must unlearn your fear of mistakes.

4/ A bad first impression takes a long time to fix.

5/ Trust people but always verify.

6/ Your self-doubt is your biggest enemy.

7/ You can do way more than you think - be bold.

8/ Picking the right market is more important than your talent.

9/ Build your personal brand, it amplifies everything else you do.

10/ Anxiety often means it’s time to take action.

11/ Look for opportunities in areas that smart people find boring or “uncool”.

12/ Find opportunities that give you huge leverage - either networks or unique skills.

13/ You’ll make lifelong friends at work but don’t assume everyone is your friend.

14/ There’s no escaping hard work, it’s the foundation of success.

15/ Blaming others won’t solve your problems. Taking responsibility will, even if it’s not your fault.

16/ Achieving your dreams will take longer than you expect, but it’s worth the effort.

Remember:
Successful people aren’t special.

They just keep pushing, stay patient,
and jump on their opportunities.

Which one stands out most to you?

For me?
It's building your brand.

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Hot take: Great leaders don’t have to be difficult.

Being easy to work with is such an underrated leadership skill.

A happy team is a productive team.

Unhappy employees cost the North American business economy $350 Billion in lost productivity [Source: Canada Human Resources Center].

After leading teams, here’s what I’ve learned it comes down to:
↳ Being respectful.
↳ Caring about you.

Here are 12 common behaviors of easy to work with leaders:

1/ Keeps Promises
2/ Seeks Your Input
3/ Keeps Their Cool
4/ Leads by Example
5/ Doesn’t Play Favorites
6/ Is Straight Up With You
7/ Makes Quick Decisions
8/ Has A Coaching Mindset
9/ Doesn’t Waste Your Time
10/ Understands You’re Human
11/ Understands Their Own Weaknesses
12/ Always Let You Know Where You Stand

Find yourself a leader who makes your life easier.
(And then return the favor)

P.S. Which of these behaviors do you most value in leaders?

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10 Mindset Shifts That Will Grow Your Career:


Visuals By Maria Luisa Engels (give her a follow)

They cover three core themes that I wish I understood earlier:

✅ Distractions will always be there - we must learn to let fires burn
✅ No one became their idol being comfortable
✅ We don't need more advice, we need to just follow some of it

Here are the 10 lessons I try to live by:

1/ Ask for help.
↳ It actually makes people feel closer to you and helps you avoid mistakes.
↳ Don’t let pride get in the way.

2/ Don’t leave things unsaid.
↳ When you don't communicate, people fill gaps with their own fears.
↳ Saying what you mean prevents disasters.

3/ If your team fails, look in the mirror.
↳ Coach them to greatness.
↳ Owning failure will earn their respect.

4/ Success looks boring up close.
↳ “Overnight success“ takes 1000 boring days of showing up.
↳ Embrace the work, trust the process.

5/ Doing work is easy. Doing the right work is hard.
↳ Each day is a war against quick-win distractions.
↳ You win by choosing the important over the urgent.

6/ Embrace feeling like an imposter (sometimes).
↳ If you're never uncomfortable, you're not pushing hard enough.
↳ Your doubts are proof you're leveling up - embrace them.

7/ Don’t stay where you don’t belong.
↳ Each “wrong“ role teaches you what you need.
↳ If your skills aren’t valued, find a place that does.

8/ Your life changes when you do.
↳ Pick one major goal for the next 6 months.
↳ Convert big dreams into daily actions - then execute.

9/ Mistakes are just feedback.
↳ Every failure is a data point - collect them aggressively.
↳ Playing it safe is the riskiest move you can make.

10/ Learning hides among distractions.
↳ The hardest skill is knowing what to ignore.
↳ Chase mastery, not quick wins.

#8 is my favorite.

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Feeling stuck?

Read this:


We've all had those moments.

When we hesitate and doubt.

It's the fear creeping in:
→ Fear of being judged
→ Fear of missing out
→ Fear of failing

And what makes it harder is that the fears are completely valid.

We will be judged.
We will fail at times.
We will miss out on things.

And you're going to realize that it doesn't matter.
It's just part of the journey.

Every great person has felt those, 
“am I crazy to start over“ feelings:

✅ Ray Croc bought McDonald's at 56
✅ Martha Stewart wrote her first book at 41
✅ Charles Flint co-founded IBM at 61

But they did it anyway. 
And you can too.

Here are three ways to start over,
with an unfair advantage:

1/ Start building an audience online.

↳ Share what you've learned.
↳ Create content that helps your ideal customers avoid your mistakes.

2/ Learn from those 2 steps ahead

↳ Find mentors who've made the leap
↳ Study their frameworks and systems

3/ Build up a financial safety net

↳ Test your new thing while employed
↳ Cut unnecessary expenses now

Remember:
Your experience isn't a weakness.
It's your edge.

One thing I wish I started earlier was my personal brand.

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I was lying awake at 3am.
Going over it for the 10th time:

Rehearsing a difficult conversation
That I needed to have
With a close friend

I kept putting it off,
Built it up into this big thing.

And then?
I started resenting him.

That’s when it became clear:

Avoiding the conversation
doesn’t “protect” the relationship
it slowly poisons it.

The hardest parts were:

➟ Overanalyzing every little thing he said
➟ Letting resentment create distance between us

What helped me finally speak up?

Realizing the story in my head
was way worse than reality.

When I had the conversation?

It was tough.
But Honest. Simple. Respectful.

Here’s what actually worked for me:

1/ Write it out first
↳ List the points you want to say.
↳ Then cut it down to the core message.

2/ Focus on facts, not feelings
↳ What happened, not how angry you are.
↳ Use “I” language: “I noticed…”, not “You always…”

3/ Lead with curiosity
↳ Ask how they saw it.
↳ Make it a two-way conversation.

The discomfort doesn’t go away.
But you get better at handling it.

P.S. Share your best tip for difficult conversations below 👇
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Your First 90 Days Will Make or Break Your Job:
I learned this the hard way at Goldman.

I did everything wrong.
Then, I spent the next 2 years fixing it.

Why do we fail?

Simple:

❌ We don't build sponsors
❌ We miss the unwritten rules
❌ We try to be the hero too soon

But there's a better way.
Here are 7 power moves that make you irreplaceable:

1️⃣ Learn the Hidden Rules, Fast
↳ Map the informal power structure (who influences the decision makers)
↳ Study the top performers in your role and what makes them successful

2️⃣ Be a Knowledge Sponge
↳ Listen 3x more than you speak
↳ Document everything you learn (create your own onboarding guide)

3️⃣ Build Your Tribe
↳ Use informal time to build real bonds (coffee runs, lunch crews, after-work events)
↳ Find the “super connectors“ who can introduce you to anyone

4️⃣ Overdeliver Every Time
↳ Overprepare, always. Come with solutions, not just questions
↳ Show up 5 mins early and use it for small talk!

5️⃣ Collect Quick Wins
↳ Automate someone's repetitive task
↳ Document the unofficial “how things work“ guide

6️⃣ Stay Strategic
↳ Ask “what am I missing?“ before suggesting changes
↳ Save the big changes for month 3

7️⃣ Seek Real Feedback
↳ Ask “what would you do differently?“ instead of “how did I do?”
↳ Actually make change with what you hear.

Remember: Strong starts create unstoppable careers.

What's your best “first 90 days“ advice?
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Life moves faster than we think.

One random Saturday, it hits you:

You've spent years dreading Monday mornings.
Years saying “someday.“
Years playing it safe.

But here's what I've learned:

When you're in control of your time, life feels lighter.

When you're doing work you love, time feels different.

When you're building something you care about, every day has purpose.

So why do we wait?

“I'm not ready yet“
“What if it doesn't work?“
“Maybe next year is better“

But life is too precious for “someday.“

The greatest risk isn't trying something new.

It's letting your dreams collect dust.

It's settling for ordinary when extraordinary is possible.

Stop overthinking.
Start doing.

Because in 5 years, you'll wish you started today.

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Your words create your reality.
When I worked at Goldman Sachs...

My words showed how worried and nervous I was.
I was constantly fearful of making mistakes.

It made me look weak.

Don’t fall into the same trap.
Here are 12 phrases to sound more confident:

❌ I don’t get it.
✅ Can you explain again, please?

❌ I don’t know.
✅ I’ll look into that and get back to you.

❌ Sorry for the delay.
✅ Thanks for bearing with me.

❌ I’m too busy.
✅ I’ll be able to look into this on [date].

❌ That’s not my job.
✅ Let me connect you with the right person.

❌ I’ll try.
✅ I’ll handle this.

❌ Sorry, I missed [X].
✅ Thank you for spotting that.

❌ Sorry to bother you.
✅ Can we have a quick chat?

❌ You are wrong.
✅ I have a different perspective.

❌ This might sound silly, but…
✅ Here’s an idea to consider.

❌ No worries.
✅ Happy to help.

❌ I think maybe we should…
✅ I recommend…

Your words determine how you are perceived.
Own them to create an impact.

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Jobs are temporary. But skills?
They can never be taken away from you.

But most of us are too scared to start learning new ones.
Why? Because we get stuck in loops:

↳ “What if I look stupid?“
↳ “What if it doesn’t help me?“
↳ “What if I'm just wasting my time?“

We all have these thoughts sometimes.

But here's the irony:
Listening to them is the riskiest move of all.

Here's what the forward thinkers do instead:

1/ Build In Public.
→ Share your wins and lessons learned.
→ Document your problem-solving process.

2/ Create Opportunities, Don't Wait for Them.
→ Connect with people in your space.
→ Grab virtual coffees - zoom is amazing.

3/ Teach What You Know.
→ Share what you needed to know 2 years ago.
→ Help others avoid your mistakes.

4/ Make Your Work Visible.
→ Take on projects others can see.
→ Turn outcomes into content.

The harsh reality?
Your company has a backup plan for you.
Do you have a backup plan for them?

Remember: Your brand is the strongest backup plan.

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Progress happens even when its not visible.

Most people just don't wait to see it:

They quit way too soon.

Because they don’t see results.

They:
• Try something new for 10 days
• See no growth
• Call it a failure

But the best?

They know progress happens before it’s visible.

They follow The Bamboo Rule.

Once planted, the bamboo tree doesn’t show any growth for 5 years.

Nothing above the soil.

Then it shoots up to 70-90 feet in under 6 weeks.

Here’s how to grow like bamboo (and not burn out):

1/ Track what matters (not what looks good).
↳ Don’t chase likes - track your actions.
↳ Focus on what moves you forward, not just what feeds your ego.

If you're building your personal brand on LinkedIn, track:
✅ Posts published per week
✅ Comments you leave daily
✅ People you engage with in DMs
✅ Quality connection requests sent - to creators, target audience

2/ Stop judging yourself too early.
↳ Stop comparing your day 1 to someone’s day 300.
↳ Stay in the game long enough to earn compound results.

Avoid:
❌ Deleting bad posts
❌ Copying viral formats without adding your own spin
❌ Obsessing over impressions instead of improvement

3/ Don’t grow alone.
↳ Growth is hard. Support makes it easier.
↳ One accountability partner can change everything.
↳ Miro Bada helped me a ton on my journey!

Try this:
✅ Share your weekly goals
✅ Set minimum activity goals
✅ Call each other out if you miss them

The difference between winners and the rest?

When they set a goal,
They keep going - even when things get hard.

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It's easy to blame others for our problems.

Your boss.
Bad timing.
The economy.
Zero connections.

I know because I used them all.

2022: I had every excuse not to start my business
• No tech background
• Dwindling savings
• “Wrong“ timing
• Zero audience

They were all true.
And all useless.

Most of the people we admire had better excuses than us:
• Dyslexic
• Orphaned
• School dropout
• Zero connections
• Childhood trauma

Yet they refused to let these excuses become their identity.

The brutal truth?
Our problems aren't special.
But our responses to them are.

Success comes from owning our excuses.

So start today.

Here's your next 24 hours:
1. Write down your ONE goal
2. Write down your biggest “excuse“
3. Take ONE small action to overcome it

What story will you choose to write?

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Building my personal brand.

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170M new jobs. 92M jobs gone by 2030.
Many current skills will be totally outdated:

One skill will make the difference.

The #1 career regret people will have in 2030:
“I knew about AI early... but never learned to use it properly.“

Here's why this matters now:

The World Economic Forum just dropped a bombshell:
↳ 170M new jobs by 2030
↳ 92M jobs eliminated
↳ 86% of businesses transformed by AI

But here's the real kicker:
The top skills aren't what you'd expect.

Yes, AI knowledge matters.
But it's not about coding.

The real winners in 2030 will master:
1/ Strategic thinking with AI
2/ Creative problem solving
3/ Systems thinking
4/ Leadership & influence

But what people miss about AI is that you can use it to help you with ALL of these skills:

1/ Strategic thinking:
→ Ask AI to analyze your last 90 days of customer feedback.
→ Look for patterns in complaints you missed.

2/ Problem solving:
→ Before your next team meeting, have AI generate 5 different approaches to your current challenge.
→ I use this to break out of my usual thinking patterns.

3/ Leadership:
→ Practice tough conversations with AI first.
→ I send difficult conversations to Claude to sense check my judgment.

3 steps to set yourself apart:

1/ Start Small, Start Now
↳ Write down your list of tasks for today
↳ Choose 1 of them you can do with AI's help

2/ Think Bigger Than Tools
↳ Focus on solving problems
↳ Build systems, not just skills

3/ Share Your Journey Publicly
↳ Document your wins and failures 
↳ Build your authority early - your brand is just going to get more important

Most will wait until 2029 to take this seriously.
By then, the early movers will be untouchable.

📌 Get ahead by building your personal brand today.
Here are 120 post ideas to get started: https://lnkd.in/gKzZUq-b

Your future self will thank you.

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Burnout isn't a badge of honor.

I used to tell myself:

❌ “If I stop I'll fall behind“
❌ “I'll rest when this project is done“
❌ “I can catch up on sleep at the weekend“

And then I developed insomnia.

For 2 years, 6-7 days a week,
I'd wake up at 3am wide awake.

Staring at the ceiling for hours.
It felt like torture.

So I decided to take sleep as seriously as my work,
and become a professional sleep athlete.

Here are the 5 steps that fixed my sleep:

1/ The Navy SEALS 10-3-1 Technique

➡️ No caffeine 10 hours before bed
➡️ No food 3 hours before bed
➡️ No screens 1 hour before bed

Small habits. Massive results.

2/ Buy A Quality Mattress

➡️ Took the Helix Sleep Quiz to find my perfect match
➡️ Got a mattress tailored to my sleep style
➡️ Saw results in just 3 nights

Your health is an investment, not an expense.

3/ Set a bedtime alarm.

Most people only set morning alarms.
But the game-changer was setting one at night.

➡️ Set a bedtime alarm (not just morning)
➡️ DND mode at fixed time
➡️ Same sleep-wake times (even weekends)

Your morning starts the night before.

4/ 20-min walk before winding down.

I tried complicated wind down routines. 
Simple worked best:

➡️ 20-min evening walk
➡️ No phone, just presence
➡️ Let your mind wander

Walking just dissolves stress.

5/ Non-sleep deep rest routines.

Honestly, I swear by these now.
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➡️ Lie down on the couch for 20 mins
➡️ 4-7-8 breathing to calm the mind
➡️ Body scan from head to toe

Remember:
Rest like your success depends on it. 
Because it does.

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Later is a lie.

It usually means never.

We all do it:

• That side business we'll “start someday“
• That skill we'll “learn when we have time“
• That tough conversation we'll “have tomorrow“

Days turn into weeks.
Weeks turn into months.
And nothing changes.

And I get it.

It's easier to lie to ourselves by saying “I'll do it later“,
than acknowledging the truth:

That we are letting our dreams die.

But it doesn't have to be that way:

Progress beats perfection.
Action beats analysis.

Here are 3 simple ways to break free:

1/ Close your open loops.
↳ Replace “later“ with a specific time
↳ What gets scheduled gets done

2/ Win the morning battle.
↳ Do ONE thing that moves the needle
↳ Before the emails and meetings start

3/ Use the 2-minute rule.
↳ If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now
↳ Small tasks solved instantly save mental energy

Starting imperfectly today...
Beats waiting for a perfect tomorrow.

Most people put off building their LinkedIn presence.
I wasted 10 years saying “later.“

Don't make the same mistake.

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