10 hard-hitting realities about your career

10 hard-hitting realities about your career:

1. Your unique value isn’t disposable.
2. Protect your boundaries fiercely.
3. Misaligned values will bite you.
4. Networking is about who knows you.
5. No one will advocate for you like you will.
6. Success isn’t linear; create space to reset.
7. Your career will evolve; embrace the change.
8. Burnout is real—manage your energy, not just time.
9. Skills become obsolete; continuously learn.
10. Work-life balance is a myth; strive for work-life harmony instead.

I learned these lessons while I was in the corporate world for 16 years. Most of them in the last few years.

I hope they resonate with you to navigate your career.