For f*ck sake. Be optimistic. Be extreme. Be relentless. The world is waiting for you to raise the bar and finally go all in. Execute. Inspire. Show us what’s possible.
Nobody talks enough about how draining it is to always be "getting through something." One problem ends and another one begins almost immediately. You finally gather yourself emotionally, then life throws something else at you before you even recover from the last thing. Some people have been carrying stress for so long that they no longer remember what it feels like to live without constantly worrying about the next problem. After a while, you stop asking for a break because you genuinely start believing this is just what adulthood is supposed to feel like
How to check if a recruiter on LinkedIn is legitimate or a scammer:
1. Open their profile
2. Look for the verification badge next to their name
4. If they’re linked with a company email or have a LinkedIn Recruiter license - this usually indicates they are a legit recruiter!
True, I stopped blaming myself for everything I did in the past, because back then I was only acting based on what I understood at the time. I can’t punish the older version of me forever for not knowing better.
Corporate life will teach you that knowing the job is only half the battle.
The real skill is staying calm in meetings, reading the room, managing ego, receiving vague feedback, and not replying emails with your real thoughts.