The Mario Kart™ guide to building a career - Hannes Lowette - NDC Porto 2023

Discover the secrets to building a fulfilling career by learning to navigate the twists and turns like Mario Kart, with insights on setting goals, overcoming imposter syndrome, and staying authentic.

Key takeaways
  • Careers are like Mario Kart, with ups and downs, and paths to take.
  • Direction is not a goal, but a guidance for making decisions.
  • Success is a matter of perspective, and it’s okay to feel imposter syndrome.
  • Setting small steps and achieving them brings confidence and progress.
  • Companies may not fit our goals, and we must determine our own directions.
  • External factors, like environment, can affect our driving characteristics.
  • Focus, learning, and continuous growth are essential for success.
  • Talent is a factor in success, and it’s okay to acknowledge it.
  • Set smart goals, and make them time-based.
  • Compare yourself to others sparingly, as success is a matter of perspective.
  • Authenticity and self-awareness are vital for career success.
  • Branding yourself as a professional is essential.
  • Recognize and battle imposter syndrome to progress.
  • Focus on making meaningful progress, not just achieving goals.
  • Play to your strengths and find an environment that supports you.
  • Direction is like an arrow, pointing to where you want to go.
  • Recognize and learn from failures to grow.
  • Make progress sustainable by making small steps and learning.
  • The sweet spot for career development is 3-5 years.
  • Help others by recognizing and battling imposter syndrome.