If you:


  • Show up consistently


  • Care 


  • Are aware that hard times are temporary and push through them


  • Try to fix the things that are frustrating you first, before bringing them to a superior


  • Encourage everyone around you 


  • Provide value outside of your W-2 employment (freelancing, teaching, volunteering)


  • Learn continuously 


  • Socialize with people who have what you want 


CONGRATULATIONS. 


It’s highly likely that you’re in the top 1% of your profession. 


You’re virtually invincible on your career path. 


Keep it up.