INTRODUCTION

Most people don’t have a career, they have a job. They don’t think about what they do as their life’s work. Instead they see their job as the means by which they pay their bills and finance their real interests. There is nothing wrong with this. Not everyone wants to devote the time and energy required to build a career.

For those that do want to build a career, this chapter contains a wealth of wisdom that will both inspire and guide you throughout your career. The section is structured as follows. Quotations:

  • 11 to 15 are all about you and what you bring or need to bring to the table.
  • 16 to 18 outline three strategies you must adopt if you are going to be a successful manager.
  • 19 and 20 are about deciding how much time you ...

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