#2. Self-Doubt
The biggest dream-killer.
Fix: Keep a success journal, challenge negative thoughts with evidence, and remember—everyone’s learning!
#3. Playing it safe
Growth happens outside your comfort zone.
Fix: Take on stretch projects and work with new teams.
#4. Letting skills expire
Stay still, and you’ll be left behind.
Fix: Take courses (plenty of them online, and cheap, too!), attend workshops, and track industry trends.
#5. Burning out
Exhaustion kills performance.
Fix: Prioritise sleep, stress management, and exercise—even in crunch time.
#6. Burning bridges
Your exit impacts your future.
Fix: Leave every job professionally, and apologize if needed.
#7. Wandering without goals
Fix: Set clear short- and long-term objectives, then reverse-engineer your plan.
#8. Staying invisible
Hard work alone won’t get you noticed.
Fix: Speak up, update your boss on wins, and build key relationships.
#9. Ignoring your network
Fix: Reach out to two new contacts a month and reconnect with past colleagues.
#10. Never negotiating
You’re leaving money and opportunities behind!
Fix: Practice negotiating and learn to ask for what you deserve.
#11. Weak prsonal branding
Your reputation = your career currency.
Fix: Post insights and join industry discussions on LinkedIn.
#12. No backup plan
Quitting impulsively can leave you stranded.
Fix: Secure a new job, savings, or a solid plan first.
#13. Blind loyalty
Staying just because it’s comfortable?
Fix: Regularly assess if you’re valued and challenged. If not, explore new options.
#14. Not starting your own business
Scared of failure? That’s part of the journey.
Fix: It’s not how many times you fail—it’s how many times you get back up.
The ultimate career hack: “Swallow the Frog”
Want to be indispensable? Here’s how:
✅ Observe your boss
✅ Identify what they hate doing
✅ Learn to do it
✅ Take it off their plate
Do this, and watch your career take off.
