The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need
Transcript of The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need
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M A K E DECISIONS P O P FUNPAMBNTAL R E A S O N S .
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C U S T O M E R S O L V E I T S P R O B L E M . THEY G I V E THEIR
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THE M O S T VALUABLE P E O P L E I N A N Y J O B B R I N G OUT THE B E S T
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THEY HELP THEIR T E A M M A T E S SUCCEED.
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TALENTED P E O P L E W H O DIDN'T P E R S I S T , W H O DIDN/'T PUT I N THE
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NUMBER TWO.
THE T R O U B L E IS, M A N Y P E O P L E GET
T O W A R D S THE E N D O F THEIR LIVES A N D
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T H O S E OTHER FIVE LESSONS A R E CCUCIAL. BUT TPULV
SUCCESSFUL P E O P L E DEPLOY THEM IN THE SERVICE O F
SOMETHING LAP&eC THAN THEMSELVES.
1. There is no plan. 2. Tkinfe strengths, not v̂ eafenesses. 3. it's not about you. 4. Persistence trumps talent. 5. Ma fee excellent mistakes. 6. Leave an imprint.
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