Career Advice From an Oldish Not-Quite Geezer - Prof. Robert J. Sternberg
by BnPI-Consultancy (OD)
1. Put your family first
1.1. They need you now
2. Make your health a close second
2.1. Do not wait the time to pass
3. Save as much money as you can
3.1. Chances won't be always the same
4. If you’re in the wrong place, get out
4.1. Sometimes situtations will not change
5. Stay away from jerks
5.1. Save your energy then
6. If you’re not having fun, something’s wrong
6.1. A sign that makes you feel you are on the right path
7. Be true to yourself
7.1. Be and become what you are. Maintain your self-integrity
8. Don’t tie up too much of your self-esteem in someone else’s evaluation of your work
8.1. Feedback is important but not the end of the world
9. Take stock periodically
9.1. Take risks
9.2. Loook forward and back frequently
9.3. Ask yourself what do YOU want from your career
10. Have a hobby. See the world. Or both
10.1. Find ways to escape from your work
11. Help others
11.1. At the end you 'll take the most pride in how you helped others, not in how you advanced your self
12. Take some risks
12.1. Grow from it
12.2. become wiser