Sometimes advancing in your career takes months - years - of hard work. At other times, it may seem like the perfect opportunity just presents itself. An opportunity that allows you to accelerate your career in a matter of minutes, instead of months. In reality, it’s a little bit of both. Most career advancements are dependent on moments of luck. However, what helps us ensure we are prepared for those moments of luck is the work we’ve put in to ensure that we’re prepared for the opportunity. In this lesson we’ll learn: * The importance of always thinking long term * How to map out opportunities before they happen * How to be prepared to leave our comfort zones * How to get always be ready for an on the spot job pitch
Questions
01
According to Daniel Pink, author of “To Sell is Human,” what is the purpose of a pitch?