Dear Myself,
You just graduated and you are ready to start your career in the IT field. I cannot spoiler anything, but I assure you it will be an interesting ride. I'm writing you this letter because I want to give you some advice that will help you be a better professional. Nothing you won't learn by yourself in the next few years, but it is something that I wish someone had told me when I started my career. They are not ordered by any means and are all equally important.
- Run a marathon, not a sprint
- Be humble, not stupid
- Compare with yourself, not others
- Respect people, not titles
- Choose the challenge, not comfort
- Jump on the whiteboard, not on the keyboard
- Deliver value, not code
- Choose life, not work
- "The only characteristic that runs consistent in our top performers is that they have a coach." - First boss
- "Each year you work represents just 2% of your career, so slow down and think." - Dad
- "The people who are happy at work simply focus more on the positive aspects of their job more than the negatives." - Director of HR (first company)
- "It will take you 7 jobs before you find the work you love." - Dad
- "If you make your calls, the rest takes care of itself." - Conor Neill
- "Your job is to meet as many people as you can." - First Mentor
- "Forgive people. Your life will be better for it." - Wife
- "Nothing compounds faster than kindness." - Mom