Contents

Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith

Part I: Starting Prep and Groundwork

Chapter 1

The Working World:

No More Trophies for Participation

Chapter 2

Don’t Be the DOPE:

The Successful Young Professional’s Mindset

Part II: Laying the Foundation

Chapter 3

Check Your Ego at the Door: Dulling the Sense of Entitlement

Chapter 4

Your Career Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Developing Patience

Chapter 5

Staying Agile in a Constantly Changing Corporate World:

Flexibility

Chapter 6

How to Be Successful in Any Position from Day One:

Be a Fast Learner

Chapter 7

It’s Not About You: STARs Make It About the Team

Chapter 8

I Hope We Fail:

The Importance of Resilience and Follow-Through

Chapter 9

Finding the Lesson in Every Experience:

The Power of Having Perspective ...

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