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“Every day is a knife fight. I have to figure out what I’m going to take on next, and it’s going to be hard.” - An entrepreneur
In larger society, it’s not always popular to talk about how much work it takes to get anywhere in your career. People working 12-14 hour days aren’t uncommon, and despite courses that promise other paths, this will often be the common state for years on the way up.
What gets you through the hard times? Hunger.
That hunger you carry is a powerful force, but a few things you’ll notice:
It’s not common.
People, even in your workplace, usually won’t have it like you.
It will be your best friend and worst enemy.
When you are someone who is hungry, the world looks different. You are hunting for opportunity all the time, you are seeing the spots where things can be better, and you will stop at nothing to reach some mythical goalpost that will invariably shift.
Hunger is a consumptive drive that can be used to your advantage, but it’s also one you must learn to manage. Here are the things to consider so it propels you everywhere you want to go.
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