The Mentor
The 3 best things I’ve read each month on careers and skill development.
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The Mentor | #70 | Internship (opens the original)
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” -UnknownRecently, I’ve spoken with a number of people starting an internship, finishing one, or considering one. I love their energy and curiosity. Many ask for advice.My advice is simple: treat an internship as more than a temporary job. Treat it as the beginning of habits that can compound throughout your career.Read more than you think you should. Context is power. Learn about the organization, the industry,
The Mentor | #69 | 30% (opens the original)
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“Passion is a willingness to endure the pain for something that is greater than the pain.” — Chip DoddIn 2019, Wright Thompson published a book called The Cost of These Dreams. The title comes from a Drive-By Truckers song, with the memorable line:“Adding up the cost of these dreams.”Thanks for reading The Mentor! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and suppor
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