Elana Lyn Gross
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Tag Archives: Career Profile
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Career Profile: Julia Cheek, EverlyWell
"Hold your principles. Clayton Christensen, one of my professors from business school, said: 'It’s easier to hold your principles 100% of the time than it is to hold them 98% of the time.' To me, this holds true in life and in entrepreneurship. "
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Career Profile: Daniella Pierson, The Newsette
"The harder you work, the luckier you get. My father constantly uses that motto in his own companies, and it’s a mantra that both of my hard-working parents live by. No one accidentally stumbles upon success, you have to earn it."
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Career Profile: Cynthia Rowley, Fashion Designer
"I used to think, 'If only this would happen, I’d be set.' I’ve learned through the years that everything you do is cumulative. There’s never one thing that will make or break you. The point is to edit and amplify existing successes while layering on fresh ideas."
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Career Profile: Amy Astley, Architectural Digest
"Don't take work things personally. Don't let emotions sap your energy. Ask for what you need and advocate for yourself. Make it more you."
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Career Profile: Julia Engel, Gal Meets Glam and Gal Meets Glam Collection
"Find something that you are truly passionate about that you can be better at than anyone else. Work extra hard and don’t be afraid to fail. You’ll only learn from your mistakes, which will ultimately make you better at your craft."
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Career Profile: Kimmy Scotti, 8VC
"I learned the hard way not to give anyone else the right to determine what value you're capable of adding. With the exception of a few rare people, most will try to keep you in the box that makes you the most valuable to them or that makes them feel the most comfortable. Rather than letting your fate be in the hands of other people's judgment, the only person that should be in charge of your future is you."
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Career Profile: Dana Bash, CNN
"Mistakes will happen. Learn from those inevitable mistakes, but don’t dwell on them or beat yourself up."
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Career Profile: Heidi Zak, ThirdLove
"Get very comfortable with being uncomfortable. If you’re going to be your own boss—or potentially start your own company one day—you need to get used to learning things you don’t know, taking risks, and not knowing exactly what the next day will bring. Being your own boss isn’t easy, and yes, you will work long hours, but if you follow your passion and love what you do, it won’t seem like a job."
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Career Profile: Aimee Barr, Psychotherapist
Gain self-awareness and self-acceptance and surround yourself with like-minded people. I believe we should really build on our strengths. Surrounding ourselves with the right people is crucial and a great support to being the greatest versions of ourselves.
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My Favorite Career Profile Quotes From 2017
So much good advice!
