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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.
- 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.