Part II: Underestimate Your Obstacles

Most people give up too easily. The next principle of the HUNT, Underestimate your obstacles, is about being someone who rarely gives up. It's about being someone who takes a "no" answer with a grain of salt. People in this camp make a practice out of facing every obstacle with the belief that there will always be a solution—no matter what. Whether it's a new job, a bonus, a promotion, or the details of a new project, whenever you hear "no," remember that the world is full of false deadlines and trivial obstacles.

Just as a small business owner has to face hundreds of obstacles to get a business off the ground, we have to face obstacles as we get our careers off the ground. You're not alone in facing the ...

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