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For Uncommon Solutions, You Have To Look In Uncommon Places.

I'm Often Asked How I Define "success." It's An Overused Term, But I Fundamentally View This Elusive Beast As A Combination Of Two Things - Achievement And Appreciation. One Isn't Enough: Achievement Without Appreciation Makes You Ambitious But Miserable. Appreciation Without Achievement Makes You Unambitious But Happy.

Learn To Be Difficult When It Counts. In School As In Life, Having A Reputation For Being Assertive Will Help You Receive Preferential Treatment Without Having To Beg Or Fight For It Every Time.

But If It's Tolerable Mediocrity, And You're Like, 'well, You Know It Could Be Worse. At Least I'm Getting Paid.' Then You Wind Up In A Job That Is Slowly Killing Your Soul And You're Allowing That To Happen. Comfort Can Be A Very, Very Dangerous Thing.

Personally, I Now Aim For One Month Of Overseas Relocation Or High-intensity Learning (tango, Fighting, Whatever) For Every Two Months Of Work Projects.