Being a successful better than average professional

10 things not to do for…

Raghvendra SabooIIITB 2000-2001Founder, Yuvera

Don’t drift. Have a Plan.Prepare-Take Risk-Rest.

Career spans 30+ years

1.

Never change job in frustration.

Your 1st job is mostly luck. 2nd onwards can be choice.

2.

Even Google has Sh*t works.

Each project within a company is different. Your manager, team & product matters.

3.

Stop being jealous for 1 Lac pa but be for 10 Lacs pa.

You will always be under-paid.

4.

Don’t be a Java “resource”.Be the “domain” guy.

Technologies change rapidly. 10th grader will know more than you.

5.

Don’t stop reading. TRY new things Daily.

Can’t escape from acads. You are a student for life.

6.

Don’t splurge. Save. Spend on experiences not things.

Money gives freedom.

7.

Don’t be a loner. Cultivate network.

Things happen faster with people connections.

8.

Don’t ignore tom-tom-ing. Be good at presenting.

Nothing sells on merit. Everything needs advertisement.

9.

Have your own business card.

Don’t be just a ABC at XYZ company.

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